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Page 65 - Mamata Banerjee

24 years since forming TMC, Mamata only grew stronger among rebellions

TMC chief Mamta Banerjee quashed an internal rebellion with the party's national working committee, stating that she was sole commander and none including Abhishek Banerjee could challenge her control

24 years since forming TMC, Mamata only grew stronger among rebellions
Updated On : 16 Feb 2022 | 3:15 PM IST

Mamata marginalised TMC leaders close to Abhishek in new panel: Malviya

Describing TMC chairperson Mamata Banerjee as "paranoid", BJP IT cell chief Amit Malviya alleged that she dissolved all party posts to marginalise those closer to her nephew Abhishek Banerjee

Mamata marginalised TMC leaders close to Abhishek in new panel: Malviya
Updated On : 13 Feb 2022 | 9:20 PM IST

Mamata forms 20-member working committee of TMC to stem discord

The announcement is seen as a bid to assert Banerjee's control over the party, and stem dissension between a section of TMC's old guards and the next generation leaders

Mamata forms 20-member working committee of TMC to stem discord
Updated On : 12 Feb 2022 | 7:45 PM IST

Mamata convenes meeting of TMC top brass amid growing internal strife

The sources also said that Banerjee, who is yet to form a new working committee of the party, is likely to discuss strategies for the upcoming civic polls on February 28

Mamata convenes meeting of TMC top brass amid growing internal strife
Updated On : 11 Feb 2022 | 7:47 PM IST

Karan Adani meets Mamata Banerjee, discusses possible investment

Industrialist Gautam Adani's son Karan Adani Thursday met West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee at state secretariat and discussed possible investments in the state, top government official said

Karan Adani meets Mamata Banerjee, discusses possible investment
Updated On : 10 Feb 2022 | 8:47 PM IST

SC grants anticipatory bail to Mamata's poll agent Supiyan in murder case

A bench of Justices L Nageswara Rao and Abhay S Oka, however, imposed several conditions while granting the relief to Supiyan

SC grants anticipatory bail to Mamata's poll agent Supiyan in murder case
Updated On : 09 Feb 2022 | 7:45 PM IST

BJP leader Suvendu wants to return to Mamata's party: TMC spokesperson

In response, Adhikari who had quit the TMC and joined the BJP in December 2020 ahead of the assembly election said he does not reply to remarks of persons who were accused in graft cases

BJP leader Suvendu wants to return to Mamata's party: TMC spokesperson
Updated On : 09 Feb 2022 | 7:01 PM IST

Arunachal avalanche: Mamata expresses grief over death of 7 Army personnel

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee Tuesday expressed grief over the death of seven Army personnel, who were struck by an avalanche in the high-altitude areas of Kameng sector in Arunachal Pradesh and extended her condolence to their family members and friends. "Deeply saddened to know about the unfortunate demise of our seven brave jawans in the line of duty in the snowstorm in Arunachal Pradesh. Our jawans are selflessly striving for our safety & security. My salute to the jawans. My deep condolences to their family & colleagues," Banerjee tweeted. Seven Army personnel who were struck by an avalanche in the high-altitude areas of Kameng sector in Arunachal Pradesh on Sunday have been confirmed dead, the Indian Army said on Tuesday. They were part of a patrol team and their bodies have been retrieved from the avalanche site, it said. The area had been witnessing inclement weather with heavy snowfall for the past few days.

Arunachal avalanche: Mamata expresses grief over death of 7 Army personnel
Updated On : 08 Feb 2022 | 9:55 PM IST

UP will see one-on-one fight between BJP, SP with Akhilesh winning: Mamata

Mamata Banerjee, who defeated the BJP in the West Bengal assembly polls last year, said, 'If Yogi Ji comes to power, he will eat you up politically as well as economically'

UP will see one-on-one fight between BJP, SP with Akhilesh winning: Mamata
Updated On : 08 Feb 2022 | 4:35 PM IST

Won't acquire land by force for second airport, Mamata tells Scindia

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee contended that her government would never acquire land by force as she hit out at Civil Aviation Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia

Won't acquire land by force for second airport, Mamata tells Scindia
Updated On : 07 Feb 2022 | 9:49 PM IST

UP Assembly polls: Smriti slams Akhilesh for seeking Mamata's support

Irani claimed Yadav was seeking support from Banerjee despite her insulting the traditions, culture and food habits of the people of Uttar Pradesh

UP Assembly polls: Smriti slams Akhilesh for seeking Mamata's support
Updated On : 07 Feb 2022 | 8:37 PM IST

Unrest over TMC's civic poll list: Party in damage control mode

The issue also brought to the fore rumors of strains in the relationship between TMC and the Prashant Kishor-led political consultancy I-PAC

Unrest over TMC's civic poll list: Party in damage control mode
Updated On : 07 Feb 2022 | 8:02 PM IST

Mamata to embark on two-day visit to UP today, will seek support for SP

The Trinamool Congress is seeking to increase its footprint nationally ahead of the 2024 Lok Sabha polls

Mamata to embark on two-day visit to UP today, will seek support for SP
Updated On : 07 Feb 2022 | 10:06 AM IST

As Bengal's debt piles up, state govt applies brakes on spending

The Chief Minister had suggested several measures that will not only cut down the unnecessary expenses but also increase the state revenues

As Bengal's debt piles up, state govt applies brakes on spending
Updated On : 06 Feb 2022 | 9:22 AM IST

Dhankhar pans Mamata for publicly asking senior cop whether Guv interferes

'What a worrisome scenario! CM Mamata Banerjee in full media glare pulls up Purba Midnapore SP by asking 'did the governor call you' is serious issue needing focussed reflection,' Dhankhar said

Dhankhar pans Mamata for publicly asking senior cop whether Guv interferes
Updated On : 04 Feb 2022 | 3:17 PM IST

TMC to contest in Uttar Pradesh in 2024 Lok Sabha polls: Mamata Banerjee

She called for a untied fight against the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) by all regional parties in the 2024 elections

TMC to contest in Uttar Pradesh in 2024 Lok Sabha polls: Mamata Banerjee
Updated On : 02 Feb 2022 | 9:07 PM IST

Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee directed to appear before Mumbai court

A Mumbai court on Wednesday directed West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee to appear before it on March 2 in connection with a case lodged against her by a Bharatiya Janata Party functionary.

Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee directed to appear before Mumbai court
Updated On : 02 Feb 2022 | 6:33 PM IST

Mamata Banerjee re-elected TMC chief unopposed, warns against infighting

The TMC, she underscored, is synonymous with 'struggle', which it has done since its inception in 1998

Mamata Banerjee re-elected TMC chief unopposed, warns against infighting
Updated On : 02 Feb 2022 | 3:44 PM IST

Trinamool holds organisational polls, Mamata to be elected Chairperson

The party has invited all the other political parties but the BJP, to see the election process

Trinamool holds organisational polls, Mamata to be elected Chairperson
Updated On : 02 Feb 2022 | 1:07 PM IST

Budget 2022: Lost in big words signifying nothing, says Mamata

'Budget has zero for common people who are getting crushed by unemployment and inflation. The govt is lost in big words signifying nothing - A Pegasus Spin Budget,' Banerjee tweeted

Budget 2022: Lost in big words signifying nothing, says Mamata
Updated On : 01 Feb 2022 | 5:18 PM IST