West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Saturday said that there was no protocol lapse during the recent visit of Droupadi Murmu to Siliguri for the 9th International Adivasi Santal Conference, adding that the event was organised by a private body.
"Today, the TMC Govt of West Bengal has insulted not only the President of India, but also the tribal communities of our great nation. As a tribal myself, this insult to Hon'ble President Smt Droupadi Murmu ji strikes deep in my heart, reminding us once again of the profound apathy and ne
The Bharatiya Janata Party's (BJP) 'Parivartan Yatra' continues to witness strong public participation across multiple divisions of West Bengal, as citizens rally against corruption, misgovernance, and the failures of the Trinamool Congress government, according to a press release.
"If we get state government support for railway projects, we will complete all the projects. The Bengal government does not provide any support. Only 27% of the land has been acquired. I can give many examples where the West Bengal government has not provided support," Vaishnaw said.
Speaking on the occasion, the President said that it is a matter of pride for the Santal community that our ancestor, Tilka Majhi, raised the banner of revolt against exploitation nearly 240 years ago. Nearly 60 years after his revolt, the brave brothers Sido-Kanhu and Chand-Bhairav, alon
"This is shameful and unprecedented. Everyone who believes in democracy and the empowerment of tribal communities is disheartened. The pain and anguish expressed by Rashtrapati Ji, who herself hails from a tribal community, has caused immense sadness in the minds of the people of India,"
President Droupadi Murmu on Saturday voiced disappointment over the arrangements for the 9th International Santal Conference, questioning the choice of venue and expressing sadness that many members of the Santal community were unable to attend the event. She also remarked on the absence
West Bengal Governor CV Ananda Bose on Saturday tendered his resignation to President Droupadi Murmu. In the Indian political system, the Governor of a state is appointed by the President and, therefore, must submit their resignation directly to the President.
Speaking to reporters, VCK president Thol Thirumavalavan reacted to the sudden transfer of Tamil Nadu Governor RN Ravi to West Bengal, suggesting that the administrative transition may pose new challenges for the state.
Adressing an event in Kolkata, the Chief Minister flagged the hike in LPG cylinder prices and raised concerns over new booking guidelines requiring consumers to book gas 21 days in advance.
"Gulam Rabbani's name is under adjudication, Dr Shashi Panja's name is under adjudication, Kajol Shaikh's name is under adjudication, Byron's name is under adjudication. If 60 lakh people's names are under adjudication, is it fair? If 60 lakh people's names are under adjudication, then wh