Mamata Banerjee: West Bengal will offer shelter to violence-affected Bangladeshis

NEW DELHI:  In a significant humanitarian gesture, West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee announced that the state government, led by the Trinamool Congress (TMC), would…

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Government lifts ban on govt employees participating in RSS activities, sparks political debate

The decision reverses orders issued in 1966, 1970, and 1980, which had prohibited such participation. The office memorandum of the decision was issued with the approval of competent authority.

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Mamata, Akhilesh criticize BJP, offer refuge to Bangladeshis at Martyrs’ Day rally

“I want to thank Akhilesh ji, you have accepted my invitation. I want the relationship of Bengal to be better with the entire country. I want to say the ‘Khel’ that you showed in UP, they (BJP) should have resigned from their post but they are shameless. They have tried every agency and every means possible but they have still lost…In North Bengal, our results have not been good but I hope in the coming days we will be winning there,” Mamata said at the rally.

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Ashish Sharma wins Hamirpur assembly bypoll for BJP

The bypoll saw three candidates vying for the seat: Ashish Sharma (BJP), Dr Pushpinder Verma (INC), and Nand Lal Sharma (IND). Sharma’s victory marks a significant political shift in the region, previously characterized by his strong independent presence.

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Krishnanagar people protected me like Krishna: Mahua Moitra in fiery LS speech

“Seven months ago, on December 8, this House was transformed into Kurusabha, presided over by a blind Dhritrashtra, where Dushshashan darbaris made every attempt to disrobe Draupadi. The ethics committee, that voted to recommend my expulsion on November 9, they voted 6-4, had 10 members and one chairperson. Of the five Loksabha members from the BJP, four have not returned to the House, and the Chairperson, a BJP member has also not returned to the House… Much like Lord Krishna protected Draupadi, the people of Krishnanagar have protected me… I gained freedom from fear. I will see the end of you.”

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