West Bengal Statements

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“ There had been a riot, it is sad. None of us want this. Two wards have been affected [in Dhulian Municipality]. Some outsiders offered help and some locals did this. We will reveal the plot behind…
Chief Minister,
Will reveal the plot behind Murshidabad riots, says Mamata Banerjee
“ I will visit the area in the first week of May. I will assess everything and sort out the rest of the matters then. You can have that much faith in me. You can be assured,
Chief Minister,
Will reveal the plot behind Murshidabad riots, says Mamata Banerjee
“ The government is looking into this. We cannot comment.
Kunal Ghosh,
Bengal school teachers start fresh agitation, demand release of OMR…
“ RSS and BJP are the ones who are instigating communal violence in West Bengal. People of the state should be extremely careful not to get trapped in their provocations. BJP and its allies have…
Chief Minister,
Mamata Banerjee Accuses RSS, BJP Of “Instigating Violence In Bengal”
“ The Indian National Congress stands in solidarity with the Hindu community in Bangladesh and with all those who believe in secularism, justice, and human rights,
Jairam Ramesh,
Hindu community leader abducted, killed in Bangladesh
“ The state government and the commission shall file an affidavit in or before May 31, enclosing the ad copy as well as the schedule so as to ensure the completion of the recruitment process by December…
Chief Justice of India,
Ganguly Invited To Join Teachers Protest Over SSC Scam. He Says…
“ Normalcy has returned and the need of the hour is to build confidence among people. This is being done by the State administration. If that hadn’t been the case, I too could have gone. Why am I not…
Chief Minister,
Mamata appeals to Governor to not visit Murshidabad; Bose says he…
“ We reject the remarks made by the Bangladesh side with regard to the incidents in West Bengal.
Randhir Jaiswal,
West Bengal communal violence: India rejects Bangladesh official’s…
“ The state government will rebuild the houses of the victims. The administration is trying to restore the confidence of the people. I would request the governor not to visit the riot-hit district now,
Mamata Banerjee,
West Bengal Governor Ignores Mamata’s Request To Not Visit…
“ I would request the Governor to wait for some more days before going to Murshidabad. I could have gone there. But I refrained since my visit there will encourage others to go. A team from the West…
Chief Minister,
Governor Rejects Mamata Banerjee’s Request To Not Visit Riot-Hit…
“ This is a huge relief for the time being. We were in confusion about how the teachers will be paid their salaries after the last SC order. We were looking for backup solutions. Now our appeal has been…
Chief Minister,
Mamata welcomes Supreme Court order allowing teachers to hold their…
“ The Governor will be going to Murshidabad tomorrow,
Mamata Banerjee,
Bengal Governor, Mamata Banerjee To Visit Murshidabad Days After 3…