The Latest Breaking News from Mamata Banerjee

Mamata Banerjee attack complaint has ‘no substance or truth’: Kolkata Police Commissioner Nand

Kolkata Police Commissioner Ajay Kumar Nand stated that the allegations against Mamata Banerjee are unfounded and false. A civic volunteer was arrested after attempting to approach the former chief minister near her residence. This incident occurred just before Banerjee was set to inaugurate a Durga Puja event at Milan Sangha.…

The Economic Times · Oct 14

Your Didi is with you, today and forever: Mamata Banerjee slams Centre over arrest of CJP leaders

Mamata Banerjee condemned the arrest of Cockroach Janata Party leaders by Delhi Police for alleged trespassing. She expressed solidarity with the youth, assuring them of her support against government oppression. Banerjee highlighted the need to protect democratic rights and accused the government of silencing dissent. Opposition leaders from various parties…

The Economic Times · Oct 14

Mamata Banerjee allegedly targeted with knife, TMC files complaint

Trinamool Congress MP Dola Sen filed a police complaint after a knife attack attempt on Mamata Banerjee. The complaint describes an intruder breaching security and attacking Banerjee while being intoxicated. Tannishtha Saha, identified as a Civic Volunteer, reportedly attempted to harm the former Chief Minister. TMC National Spokesperson Nilanjan Das…

The Economic Times · Oct 13

Mamata Banerjee alleges Delhi Police 'kidnapped' her, holds protest at Dwarka North Police Station

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee alleged that Delhi Police detained her and five Trinamool Congress MPs and drove them around in a prison van for two hours amid protests in the capital. She began a dharna at Dwarka North Police Station, vowed to stay in Delhi and join the…

The Economic Times · Oct 10

What are you so scared of?: TMC targets PM Modi after Mamata Banerjee, MPs detained during protest

Trinamool Congress leaders held a peaceful protest in Delhi against the government's actions regarding election management. Members, including Mamata Banerjee, were detained by police during this demonstration. Demonstrators were reportedly not allowed to raise slogans or display posters during the event. Security was heightened across Delhi, with multiple protesters being…

The Economic Times · Oct 10

Rahul Gandhi says President Murmu sought proof of ‘election chori’ after INDIA bloc submits memorandum against CEC Gyanesh Kumar

INDIA bloc leaders, including Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge and Rahul Gandhi, met President Droupadi Murmu regarding electoral concerns. They demanded the resignation of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar over alleged vote theft. The President requested evidence to support their claims about electoral irregularities. Following the meeting, Kharge indicated the opposition…

The Economic Times · Oct 9

Bengal bypoll counting begins in Nandigram, Rejinagar in first electoral test for BJP government

Vote counting began at 8 am for the Nandigram and Rejinagar Assembly bypolls in West Bengal. The BJP aims to assess its performance after winning significant seats in the recent elections. Both constituencies recorded a high voter turnout with polling described as largely peaceful despite opposition allegations. Chief Minister Suvendu…

The Economic Times · Oct 9

Bengal bypolls: Nandigram, Rejinagar results to indicate political mood after BJP's rise to power

The results of Nandigram and Rejinagar Assembly bypolls will help assess political sentiments after the BJP's recent government formation. While allegations of voter intimidation raised concerns, the Election Commission deemed polling to be generally peaceful.

The Economic Times · Oct 8

May join CJP's Jantar Mantar protest on Oct 10, will decide later: Mamata Banerjee

Mamata Banerjee has signaled her intent to join a protest at Jantar Mantar on October 10, voicing strong criticisms against the BJP and the Election Commission for alleged electoral misconduct in West Bengal. She expressed her support for Congress leaders Rahul Gandhi and Priyanka Gandhi Vadra, highlighting their treatment during…

The Economic Times · Oct 8

Bengal bypolls: 79 pc turnout in Nandigram, Rejinagar amid violence, intimidation claims

In the West Bengal Assembly bypolls, a robust turnout of nearly 79 percent was recorded, despite disturbing reports of violence and intimidation. Opposition parties alleged that their agents faced eviction from voting booths, heightening tensions. The arrest of AJUP chief Humayun Kabir during a confrontation sparked further unrest. While the…

The Economic Times · Oct 6