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West Bengal Governor hospitalised with chest ailment: Raj Bhavan
Doctors are currently monitoring CV Ananda Bose's condition and will further decide on the next course of treatment after carrying out necessary tests
21 April,2025 02:00 PM IST | Kolkata | mid-day online correspondent
Jagdambika Pal responds to SC query, defends non-Muslim inclusion in Waqf boards
BJP MP Jagdambika Pal defends the inclusion of non-Muslims in Waqf boards, citing past Supreme Court rulings that classify the Waqf Board as a statutory body, not a religious one. Pal also criticises violence in West Bengal and calls for President's rule
17 April,2025 12:07 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
Mamata hits back at Yogi Adityanath over Waqf violence remark
Addressing a gathering of Imams and religious leaders at the Netaji Indoor Stadium, the Trinamool Congress (TMC) supremo accused Adityanath of trying to divert attention from issues in his state and criticised his handling of law and order, particularly during religious events
16 April,2025 07:19 PM IST | Kolkata | PTI
Mamata claims Murshidabad riots pre-planned, fuelled by BJP, BSF
The TMC supremo claimed that despite the volatile situation in neighbouring Bangladesh, the Centre rushed through the Waqf (Amendment) Act and allowed illegal cross-border infiltration, both of which, she alleged, contributed to the unrest in Bengal
16 April,2025 05:18 PM IST | Kolkata | mid-day online correspondent
Days of Mamata Banerjee-led govt numbered: BJP
The BJP slammed Mamata Banerjee for alleged inaction over targeted attacks on Hindus in West Bengal, accusing her government of ignoring violence and allowing rioters unchecked freedom, especially in Murshidabad
16 April,2025 01:49 PM IST | New Delhi | mid-day online correspondent
CM Yogi Adityanath slams Mamata-led govt over Murshidabad violence
I thank the judiciary there for deploying central forces to ensure the safety of the minority Hindus in the area. The Congress is silent on the riots in Murshidabad. The Samajwadi Party is also quiet, said CM Yogi
15 April,2025 02:49 PM IST | Uttar Pradesh | ANI
Waqf Act will not be implemented in West Bengal: Mamata Banerjee
Remember, we did not make the law over which many are agitated. The law was made by the central government. So the answer you want should be sought from the central government, Mamata Banerjee said in a post on X
12 April,2025 05:24 PM IST | Kolkata | PTI
BJP leaders claim Mamata Banerjee is fuelling Hindu-Muslim divide in West Bengal
At a rally in Malda, BJP leaders accused West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee of provoking communal discord and suppressing Hindu sentiments during Ram Navami. The saffron party has announced protests across the state in response
11 April,2025 11:39 AM IST | West Bengal | mid-day online correspondent
No divide and rule in Bengal, says Mamata Banerjee amid Waqf Act protests
Following violent protests in Murshidabad over the Waqf (Amendment) Act, West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee assured minority communities that she will protect their rights, properties, and ensure peace in the state
09 April,2025 05:02 PM IST | Kolkata
Waqf Act; Mamata urges Muslims not to be provoked
"I want to tell the people from the minority community that I know that you are pained by the Waqf Amendment Act but have faith that there will be no divide and rule in Bengal. You should give the message of live and let live, said WB CM Mamata Banerjee while speaking at the Navkar Mahamantra Divas program
09 April,2025 04:52 PM IST | West Bengal | mid-day online correspondent