West Bengal Statements
West Bengal - Latest statements from the press
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“ Chatterjee has returned to the party. In a democratic country every person has the right to join any party of his choice. Even though he was away from active politics for a few years in between,…
Abhishek Banerjee,
Former Kolkata mayor Sovan Chatterjee returns to TMC after 7 years
“ For the first time in the country, the Higher Secondary Examination was held under the semester system. I express my gratitude to all those involved in properly organising this massive event. To those…
Chief Minister,
Third-semester exam results of plus-two level declared in Bengal,…
“ Especially girl children at night time...they should not be allowed to come outside. They have to protect themselves also...
Mamata Banerjee,
Chargesheet submitted in gang-rape of medical college student in West…
“ The situation is the same everywhere across West Bengal. The state has become a haven for goons. The state has no control and goons now think that it is their government. The TMC has broken the spine…
Samik Bhattacharya,
34-year-old man arrested for teenager’s sexual assault in Kolkata…
“ The state administration tried its best to hush up the matter,
Amit Malviya,
West Bengal: Protests in South 24 Parganas after idol of deity Kali…
“ Mamata Baneree's police took away Maa Kali in a prison van! Shame, shame - there's no place to hide this disgrace,
Amit Malviya,
‘Disgrace’: TMC Vs BJP In Bengal After Kali Idol Taken Away In Police…
“ The [fresh] incident has shown once again how unsafe doctors are inside state-run hospitals,
Sukanta Majumdar,
Bengal junior doctor attacked, threatened with sexual assault
“ They have taken one of my statements and deliberately twisted it to give it a different meaning. When I used the term ‘Bohiragoto’, I was clearly referring to a particular political party, a party…
Chief Minister,
CM Mamata clarifies on outsiders remark, says referred to a party, not…
“ I have also asked DM [District Magistrate, Darjeeling] to look for land for a convention centre at Siliguri, and next to it, I will construct a big Mahakal temple. It will have the highest tower. For…
Chief Minister,
Mamata announces construction of Mahakal temple in Siliguri
“ She is afraid. She has doubts that she may lose from Bhowanipore. That’s why she is saying all these. High-rises are coming up all over the city and in other cities too. We haven’t heard of any…
Rahul Sinha,
Outsiders deliberately brought in to fill up Bhowanipore seat: WB CM…
“ Instead of helping, you deliver grand speeches funded by the BJP, you do photoshoots for a day and then disappear. On the other hand, we will rebuild the houses and the bridges, clear the roads after…
Chief Minister,
Some people indulging in politics over North Bengal flood relief, says…
“ Even if a relative of the accused is connected to the TMC, it doesn’t implicate the party. Police here are not bothered about political affiliations.
Kunal Ghosh,
Durgapur Medical Student Gang Rape: 5 Arrested, BJP Alleges ‘Evidence…