Page 8 - Latest Updates on Mamata Banerjee
Murshidabad violence orchestrated by 'outsiders': Mamata Banerjee
At least three people, including a father and son, died and over 280 have been arrested in connection with the violence earlier this month
 "Murshidabad violence orchestrated by 'outsiders': Mamata Banerjee")
'Mamata only worried about her seat': Vijayvargiya on Murshidabad violence
The violence began on April 11 in the Muslim-majority Murshidabad district during a protest against the Waqf (Amendment) Act
 "'Mamata only worried about her seat': Vijayvargiya on Murshidabad violence")
West Bengal CM turns to 'universal religion' to blunt communal polarisation
Tensions have remained high following the eruption of violence in Murshidabad over the Waqf (Amendment) Act, 2025
 "West Bengal CM turns to 'universal religion' to blunt communal polarisation")
Mamata accuses BJP-RSS of 'divisive politics' after Murshidabad violence
Banerjee alleged that certain groups were using the backdrop of an unfortunate incident" to promote a divisive agenda
 "Mamata accuses BJP-RSS of 'divisive politics' after Murshidabad violence")
Murshidabad riots: Governor Bose defies CM, says peace will be imposed
West Bengal Governor CV Ananda Bose to visit violence-hit Murshidabad despite CM's plea to defer; vows to 'impose peace at any cost'; HC orders central forces to stay amid Waqf Act protest clashes
 "Murshidabad riots: Governor Bose defies CM, says peace will be imposed")
'Students should not suffer': SC allows 'untainted' Bengal teachers to stay
SC has allowed untainted West Bengal teachers to continue teaching until a new recruitment process is completed, but excludes non-teaching staff and imposes strict timeline for new hiring
 "'Students should not suffer': SC allows 'untainted' Bengal teachers to stay")
Don't allow Waqf Act, keep check on your home minister: Mamata to PM Modi
West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee has urged PM Modi to scrap the Waqf Act, rein in his home minister, and protect India's democratic values and religious harmony
 "Don't allow Waqf Act, keep check on your home minister: Mamata to PM Modi")
Murshidabad riots pre-planned; BJP, central agencies involved: Mamata
Banerjee urged Prime Minister Narendra Modi not to implement the atrocious Waqf Amendment Act and requested him to keep the Union Home Ministry, headed by Amit Shah, under control
Kiren Rijiju blames Mamata Banerjee's Waqf Act defiance for Bengal violence
Defending the Waqf Act, Union Minister for Minority Affairs Kiren Rijiju said the changes in the law are not against any community
 "Kiren Rijiju blames Mamata Banerjee's Waqf Act defiance for Bengal violence")
Situation peaceful, under control in violence-hit Murshidabad, say police
Prohibitory orders under section 163 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS) remain in force in the violence-hit pockets where the roads wore a deserted look and shops downed their shutters
 "Situation peaceful, under control in violence-hit Murshidabad, say police")
TMC's Kunal Ghosh alleges Murshidabad violence linked to some conspiracy
There's an allegation that with BSF's help, a conspiracy is underway to malign Bengal and create unrest, which the BJP and Opposition can exploit for political gains, said TMC's Kunal Ghosh
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'Waqf won't be implemented in Bengal': Mamata amid clashes in Murshidabad
West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee appealed for calm during her visit to Murshidabad
Waqf (Amendment) Act will not be implemented in West Bengal: Mamata
Several vehicles, including police vans, were set on fire, stones were hurled at security forces, and roads were blocked as violence rocked Malda, Murshidabad, South 24 Parganas and Hooghly districts
Mehbooba Mufti thanks CMs of Bengal, Tamil Nadu, Karnataka for Waqf stance
Mufti, ex-CM of Jammu and Kashmir, wrote identical letters to the West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee, Tamil Nadu's M K Stalin and Karnataka's Siddaramaiah
 "Mehbooba Mufti thanks CMs of Bengal, Tamil Nadu, Karnataka for Waqf stance")
Mamata trying to create Bangladesh by threatening Hindus: Sukanta Majumdar
When asked about the situation in violence-hit districts, including Murshidabad, Majumdar alleged that the situation was "grave" and the houses were being "looted"
 "Mamata trying to create Bangladesh by threatening Hindus: Sukanta Majumdar")
Over 110 held in Murshidabad over Waqf Act violence, says Bengal Police
Several vehicles, including police vans, were set on fire, stones were hurled at security forces, and roads were blocked as violence rocked Malda, Murshidabad, South 24 Parganas and Hooghly districts
 "Over 110 held in Murshidabad over Waqf Act violence, says Bengal Police")
Suvendu Adhikari demands central forces deployment amid violence in Bengal
Adhikari noted that the state administration has sought BSF deployment in Murshidabad to control the situation
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Violent protests against Waqf Act in Bengal leave 10 policemen injured
Violence erupted in Suti, Murshidabad as protesters defied curbs, blocked roads, hurled stones at police, and set fire to police vans and public buses during processions
 "Violent protests against Waqf Act in Bengal leave 10 policemen injured")
Teachers who lost jobs begin march in Bengal, demand release of OMR sheets
Carrying placards demanding reinstatement, the protesters were joined by members of various civil society organisations in a show of solidarity
 "Teachers who lost jobs begin march in Bengal, demand release of OMR sheets")
Guv has no authority to summon officers to discuss Bills: Bengal minister
The Raj Bhavan said Wednesday that the governor had forwarded 11 Bills - 10 concerning state universities and the Aparajita Bill - to the President for consideration between 2024 and 2025
 "Guv has no authority to summon officers to discuss Bills: Bengal minister")