Mamata Banerjee
Chief Minister of West Bengal, India since 2011
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Mamata Banerjee is an Indian politician who is serving as the eighth and current chief minister of the Indian state of West Bengal since 20 May 2011, the first woman to hold the office. Having served multiple times as a Union Cabinet Minister, Mamata Banerjee became the Chief Minister of West Bengal for the first time in 2011. She founded the All India Trinamool Congress in 1998 after separating from the Indian National Congress, and became its second chairperson later in 2001. She is often referred to as Didi.
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On poll eve, Didi & BJP fight it out over Ram Navami clashesPre-election violence in West Bengal sparks blame games between Mamata Banerjee and BJP. Accusations of staged violence, weapon carrying, and demands for NIA probe intensify the political tension ahead..IndiaTimes - Published | |
BJP instigated violence during Ram Navami celebrations in Bengal: Mamata BanerjeeIndiaTimes - Published | |
Mamata's call for peace draws BJP's fireBJP accuses Mamata Banerjee of unfairly targeting Hindu festivals like Ram Navami for peace appeals, questioning the lack of prosperity messages and equal treatment for all communities' festivals.IndiaTimes - Published | |
TMC releases Lok Sabha poll manifesto: Key promises made by Mamata BanerjeeIndiaTimes - Published | |
Will repeal NRC, CAA if INDIA bloc voted to power: Mamata BanerjeeAlleging that the BJP has made the entire country a "detention camp", West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Wednesday said the CAA and NRC will be scrapped if opposition bloc INDIA forms..IndiaTimes - Published | |
PM Modi appeals for 'special' Ram Navami, Didi sees BJP riot plotRam Navami gains spotlight in Bengal's election campaigns with contrasting views from PM Modi and Mamata Banerjee. Trinamool designates it a holiday, PM mentions Ayodhya's idol installation, accuses..IndiaTimes - Published | |
West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee threatens hunger strike after EC sacks DIGThe Election Commission removed Murshidabad's deputy inspector-general of police following two violent incidents, citing a lack of supervision. This action led to strong reactions from West Bengal..IndiaTimes - Published | |
Mamata dares I-T officials to check chopper of BJP leadersWest Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee challenged Income Tax officials on Monday to inspect the helicopter used by BJP leaders for their election campaign. This comes after a controversy arose over..IndiaTimes - Published | |
Congress will get more seats in 2024 election than previous one, Chidambaram predictsCongress leader P Chidambaram predicts that the party's seat will increase in the upcoming general election. INDIA bloc's wins in Tamil Nadu, Kerala shared by two fronts discussed. Performance in..IndiaTimes - Published | |
'Ready to shed blood...': West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee says she won't accept CAA, NRC, UCC at Eid gatheringLaunching a scathing attack on the BJP government over the misuse of central agencies, the TMC supremo said, "If there is a blast, they (BJP) send NIA to arrest everyone. By arresting everyone, your..DNA - Published Also reported by •IndiaTimes | |
Will not accept CAA, NRC, Uniform Civil Code: West Bengal CM Mamata BanerjeeWest Bengal chief minister Mamata Banerjee reiterated her opposition to the CAA, NRC, and the Uniform Civil Code during Eid prayers in Kolkata on Thursday. The TMC supremo also attacked the BJP..IndiaTimes - Published | |
TMC dares Amit Shah on CAA, infiltrationTrinamool challenges Amit Shah on CAA process, emphasizing the need for a non-Indian declaration. Mamata Banerjee's concerns about lost benefits and the importance of civic documents are highlighted,..IndiaTimes - Published | |
Mamata Banerjee shielding Bhupatinagar, Sandeshkhali culprits: Amit ShahAmit Shah criticized Mamata Banerjee for protecting criminals, interfering with NIA investigations, and misleading on CAA at a rally in Bhupatinagar and Sandeshkhali, emphasizing justice for victims..IndiaTimes - Published | Delhi police detain TMC leaders who held dharna outside Election Commission officeTMC leaders detained during dharna outside ECI, demand transfer of agency chiefs for fair play. Allegations of NIA misuse by BJP. Mamata Banerjee accuses investigators of assault. BJP-NIA nexus..IndiaTimes - Published |
'Modi ki guarantee' implies putting all opposition leaders behind bars after June 4: West Bengal CM Mamata BanerjeeMamata Banerjee challenges PM Modi's corruption crackdown pledge post Lok Sabha results, citing NIA incident in Bhupatinagar, questioning democracy and BJP leaders' imprisonment threat. She emphasizes..IndiaTimes - Published | Mamata ups the ante over 'NIA attack', fires salvo at BJP netaMamata Banerjee accuses Suvendu Adhikari of involvement in NIA attack. Criticizes BJP's reliance on central agencies for elections. Trinamool alleges Jitendra Tiwari violated model code of conduct by..IndiaTimes - Published |
'Lord Ram doesn't...': CM Mamata Banerjee warns BJP will cause riot before LS election 2024Mamata Banerjee, the chief minister of West Bengal, issued a warning to people of Bengal on Sunday, warning them that the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) would incite riots in the state.DNA - Published | 'TMC wants its corrupt leaders to get free license to commit crimes': PM Modi in JalpaiguriPrime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday launched a scathing attack on Trinamool Congress, accusing the party of attacking the central agencies when they come to investigate corruption cases. PM Modi..IndiaTimes - Published |
NIA attacked locals, entered women's homes at night: Mamata BanerjeeWere women expected to "wear bangles and stay at home" when their honour and dignity were threatened as outsiders entered their homes and villages in the dead of night, Bengal Chief Minister Mamata..IndiaTimes - Published | 'Why went at midnight'?: Mamata questions NIA's 'probe timing' after attack on agencyWest Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee has raised concerns over the timing of the NIA's probe into the Medinipur blast case. The NIA team, en route to Kolkata, was attacked in Bhupatinagar...IndiaTimes - Published |
PM Modi: Sandeshkhali culprits will pay, TMC failed womenPM Modi vows to punish Sandeshkhali culprits with lifetime imprisonment and criticizes Trinamool government for neglecting women's harassment complaints. He highlights corruption allegations, defends..IndiaTimes - Published | Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee calls CAA a trap, says people could lose rightsWest Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee cautioned residents against registering under CAA, citing potential loss of rights and access to welfare programs. She criticized CAA implementation, highlighted voting..IndiaTimes - Published |
Battleground Cooch Behar: PM Modi, Mamata Banerjee go all out to woo voters, target each otherIndiaTimes - Published | Lok Sabha polls: Mamata Banerjee says 'probe agencies working for BJP', seeks level-playing fieldWest Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee, during a public rally in Cooch Behar ahead of the Lok Sabha polls, criticised the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), accusing them of influencing central probe..IndiaTimes - Published |
Mamata Banerjee serves tea at local stall, interacts with school childrenWest Bengal chief minister Mamata Banerjee engaged in various activities during a campaign in Jalpaiguri ahead of the 2024 Lok Sabha elections. She plucked tea leaves alongside tea planters,..IndiaTimes - Published | FIR against BJP leader Dilip Ghose over controversial 'father remark' aimed at Mamata BanerjeeIndiaTimes - Published |
EC notice to BJP's Ghosh, Congress' Shrinate for 'insulting' womenThe Election Commission issued notices to Congress' Supriya Shrinate and BJP's Dilip Ghosh for breaching the model code of conduct. Shrinate targeted Kangana Ranaut, while Ghosh commented on Mamata..IndiaTimes - Published | EC issues notice to Supriya Shrinate and Dilip Ghosh for 'offensive' remarksEC issued notices to Supriya Shrinate and Dilip Ghosh for offensive posts against Kangana Ranaut and Mamata Banerjee, respectively. After the massive backlash from social media users against her posts,..IndiaTimes - Published |
BJP MP Dilip Ghosh issues apology after uproar on controversial 'daughter' remark at Mamata BanerjeeOn Wednesday, BJP MP Dilip Ghosh issued an apology in response to his recent remarks about West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee. Ghosh's apology came after the BJP sought clarification about a..IndiaTimes - Published | Excise policy case: Arvind Kejriwal withdraws petition from SC against ED's arrest; here are key developmentsRahul Gandhi supports Kejriwal's family. Mamata Banerjee condemns the arrest and plans to meet the Election Commission. Delhi Metro's ITO station shut, leading to a traffic advisory by Delhi Traffic..IndiaTimes - Published |
Who's shunted West Bengal top cop Rajeev Kumar, considered 'close' to CM Mamata?The Election Commission (EC) has taken swift action by removing West Bengal DGP Rajeev Kumar and six state chief secretaries to ensure a fair electoral process for the upcoming Lok Sabha polls. This..IndiaTimes - Published | 'BJP's popularity declining...' TMC MP Shatrughan Sinha downplays BJP's 'Ab ki baar 400 paar' sloganShatrughan Sinha criticizes BJP for desperation over 'Ab ki baar 400 paar.' He warns of BJP's declining popularity due to corruption allegations. Sinha predicts a political shift akin to 2004..IndiaTimes - Published |
Bengal CM Mamta Banerjee discharged, to be under 'close monitoring' after getting stitchesChief Minister of West Bengal reported to our hospital today around 7.30 pm with a history of a fall within the vicinity of her home due to some push from behind.DNA - Published | West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee sustains major injury, says TMCWest Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee sustains major injury, her party TMC said.DNA - Published |
Mamata Banerjee cuts ties with her brother, says, 'he can do...'Banerjee said, 'Before every election, he creates a problem. I don't like greedy people. I don't believe in dynasty politics that I will give him ticket in elections. I have decided to disown him and..DNA - Published | West Bengal: Mamata Banerjee to lead roadshow against CAA implementation in Siliguri todayMamata Banerjee, who has been vocal against its implementation, on Tuesday claimed that the rules notified were "unconstitutional and discriminatory".DNA - Published |
CAA Rules Notification: Congress slams centre for timing of announcement, Mamata Banerjee says 'will oppose act if...'In her reaction to the government's announcement, West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee said it is BJP's "publicity for elections" and if the rules "deprive" people of their rights, she will fight..DNA - Published | 'Bengal is safest for women': Mamata Banerjee accuses BJP of spreading fake information about SandeshkhaliMamata Banerjee has alleged that the BJP is disseminating false information regarding Sandeshkhali, where women have leveled accusations of sexual abuse against TMC leaders.DNA - Published |
'Tu, Main, aur Corruption': PM Modi coins new acronym for TMC, slams West Bengal CM Mamata BanerjeeSpeaking at a rally in Krishnanagar in Nadia district, PM Modi outlined an ambitious target for the BJP to win all the 42 Lok Sabha seats in the state, emphasising the essential correlation between..DNA - Published | TMC to contest all 42 Lok Sabha seats in West Bengal: Derek O'BrienThe Congress and the Mamata Banerjee-led TMC, which are part of the opposition bloc INDIA, are said to have revived their talks to unitedly take on the BJP-led NDA in the Lok Sabha polls, due in..DNA - Published |
'Prove charge or...': BJP leader Suvendu Adhikari dares Bengal police over 'Khalistani' jibe allegationsWest Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee also lashed out at the BJP saying that the party thinks that every person wearing a turban is a "Khalistani".DNA - Published | Mamata Banerjee 'mute spectator' to violence against women in West Bengal: BJPIndiaTimes - Published |
West Bengal governor visits Sandeshkhali, leaves for Delhi; skips Banga Bhavan, to stay in central govt guesthouseBengal governor CV Ananda Bose assured women in Sandeshkhali he would protect their honour. CM Mamata Banerjee said those who caused trouble had been arrested. Three villagers and a suspended Trinamool..IndiaTimes - Published | Those behind Sandeshkhali violence have been arrested: Mamata BanerjeeWest Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Monday broke her silence on Sandeshkhali violence and said those responsible have been put behind the bars. Banerjee's remark came on a day when Governor..IndiaTimes - Published |
'Mamata known for genocide of Hindus': Smriti Irani over Sandeshkhali issueIn a no-holds-barred attack on West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee over the Sandeshkhali issue, Union Minister Smriti Irani alleged on Monday that the TMC chief is known for the 'genocide' of Hindus. "The..IndiaTimes - Published | Efforts on to malign us with false corruption charges: MamataWest Bengal chief minister Mamata Banerjee accuses the Trinamool Congress government of being targeted with false corruption charges in an attempt to discredit their efforts towards the state's..IndiaTimes - Published |
'Now, they won't get even a single seat': Mamata Banerjee accuses Congress of teaming up with CPM to help BJP in West Bengal"The Congress does not have even one MLA in the state assembly. We had given a proposal to the Congress party of two seats in Malda, but, they didn't agree on that. Now, they won't get even a single..IndiaTimes - Published | BJP cites CAG report, alleges 'mother of all scams' by Bengal govtThe BJP on Wednesday cited a CAG report to allege that "mother of all scams" to the tune of about Rs 2 lakh crore had taken place in Trinamool Congress-ruled West Bengal.In a press conference, BJP West..IndiaTimes - Published |
Rahul Gandhi's car vandalized in West Bengal's MaldaThe attack on Rahul's car comes amid strain in ties between the Congress and Mamata Banerjee's ruling TMC in Bengal over failed seat-sharing efforts for the Lok Sabha polls. Both parties have openly..IndiaTimes - Published | Congress says talks with Trinamool 'on hold', Mamata Banerjee reiterates vow to fight aloneThe comments from the West Bengal CM come even as Congress sources indicated that they were still attempting to get Mamata on board as a potential ally and that seat-sharing talks in Bengal were only..DNA - Published |
