West Bengal Statements
West Bengal - Latest statements from the press
Indian state
“ Our scheme is universal [does not exclude beneficiaries] and theirs [BJP] is controversial,
Chief Minister,
TMC govt. hikes monthly aid for women, unveils scheme for unemployed
“ The SIR is a process of deletion and not inclusion,
Chief Minister,
Every single genuine person must remain on electoral roll, CJI tells…
“ People sitting behind us are all SIR victims. I could have brought lakhs of people here…They are not giving an opportunity to SIR victims to defend themselves,.webp)
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Kalyan Banerjee,
After flashpoint meet with EC, Mamata flags Bengal’s SIR concerns:…
“ Despite the Commission’s attempt to properly recognise the contribution of states to India’s economic growth, it is regrettable that Tamil Nadu, which has the second largest economy in the country and…
MK Stalin,
Finance Commission’s tax devolution formula sparks mixed reactions…
“ The budget has focused on Bengal's infrastructure development, which will boost the State's economy,
Rahul Sinha,
Union Budget turns election spotlight on West Bengal with freight…
“ In Bengal, they are losing. That is why the BJP is trying to teach the people a lesson. But democracy works the other way round,
Mamata Banerjee,
Union Budget turns election spotlight on West Bengal with freight…
“ I will speak tomorrow, using the platform provided by Parliament,
Rahul Gandhi,
‘Anti-women, anti-farmer, anti-education’: Mamata on Union Budget 2026
“ We were waiting for the All India Institute of Ayurveda. We wanted this in Kerala… But we didn't hear Kerala's name,
Shashi Tharoor,
‘Anti-women, anti-farmer, anti-education’: Mamata on Union Budget 2026
“ While the documents need to be studied in detail, it is clear after 90 mins that Budget 2026/27 falls woefully short of the hype that was generated about it. It was totally lacklustre. The speech was…
Jairam Ramesh,
‘Anti-women, anti-farmer, anti-education’: Mamata on Union Budget 2026
“ We had police permission till 12 midnight. She came more than an hour late. We know she is a big star. But had we continued the soiree beyond 12 midnight, the police would have forcibly stopped the…
Lal Bahadur Shastri,
Actor Mimi Chakraborty alleges harassment during stage performance,…
“ Permission for the event was valid only until midnight, and the programme was stopped, keeping in mind the upcoming board examinations of students in the area. Ms. Chakraborty was neither insulted nor…
Lal Bahadur Shastri,
Actor Mimi Chakraborty alleges harassment during stage performance,…