Mamata Banerjee
Chief Minister of West Bengal 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 often refers to herself as Didi.
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'Don't play games with religion': CM Mamata reacts to ongoing anti-Waqf unrest in BengalWest Bengal chief minister Mamata Banerjee addressed the ongoing violence in the state, emphasizing the right to protest while urging citizens to maintain peace and avoid taking the law into their own..IndiaTimes - Published | |
Murshidabad violence: Over 150 arrested, internet suspended; CM Mamata Banerjee calls meetingFollowing unrest in Murshidabad, West Bengal, triggered by the amended Waqf law, authorities have arrested over 150 individuals and deployed BSF forces to restore peace. The Calcutta HC mandated the..IndiaTimes - Published | |
Waqf law won't be implemented in Bengal: CM Mamata BanerjeeIndiaTimes - Published | |
BJP lashes out at West Bengal government over violence against Waqf act: 'Targeted anti-Hindu violence...'BJP on Saturday launched a strong attack on West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee over violence in Bengal during protests against the Waqf Amendment Act and alleged that the police were not taking..DNA - Published | |
Did West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee protect, encourage anti-Hindu violence? This is what BJP saidBJP on Saturday launched a strong attack on West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee over violence in Bengal during protests against the Waqf Amendment Act and alleged that the police were not taking..DNA - Published | |
'What is riot about?': West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee refuses to implement Waqf in state amid violent protestsWest Bengal chief minister Mamata Banerjee declared that her state would not implement the Waqf (Amendment) Act, 2025, following violent protests in areas like Jangipur and Murshidabad. She appealed..IndiaTimes - Published | |
'No condemnation of bloodshed': BJP targets West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee over Murshidabad violenceFollowing violent unrest in Jalangi, Murshidabad, BJP leaders have launched sharp attacks on West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee, accusing her of inaction after a BDO office was vandalized during protests..IndiaTimes - Published | |
'Hindus forced to flee West Bengal': Giriraj Singh slams Mamata Banerjee over Murshidabad violenceUnion Minister Giriraj Singh has strongly criticized the West Bengal government, holding Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee responsible for the Murshidabad violence and alleging that Hindus are being..IndiaTimes - Published | |
'Time for lotus to bloom in Bengal': JP Nadda accuses Mamata of blocking Ayushman Bharat schemeUnion Health Minister J.P. Nadda criticized West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee for obstructing the Ayushman Bharat scheme, predicting a BJP victory in the state. Speaking in Odisha, Nadda cited Delhi and..IndiaTimes - Published | |
'Didi will protect you and your property': Mamata Banerjee says Waqf Act will not be implemented in BengalWest Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee has called for unity among minority communities amidst growing unrest over the Waqf Act, 2025, assuring protection of their rights and property. She accused..IndiaTimes - Published | Kalyan Banerjee, woman MP and Kirti Azad: Trinamool infighting out in open as BJP shares leaked videos, chats of 'spat'For Mamata Banerjee, who is gearing up for the assembly elections next year, public display of infighting within her party Trinamool Congress is the last thing she would want. More so, when the school..IndiaTimes - Published |
'Serious injustice': Rahul Gandhi urges President Murmu to step in amid Bengal teachers job rowRahul Gandhi has urged President Murmu to intervene in the West Bengal teacher recruitment controversy, following the cancellation of over 25,000 appointments due to irregularities. He highlighted the..IndiaTimes - Published | SC quashes Calcutta HC's order for CBI probe into creation of supernumerary teacher postsThe Supreme Court partially overturned a Calcutta high court order for a CBI probe into West Bengal's creation of supernumerary school staff posts, but upheld the CBI investigation into the appointment..IndiaTimes - Published |
Didi: Ready to go to jail to ensure eligible teachers don't lose jobsWest Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee pledged to regularize the jobs of eligible teaching and non-teaching staff affected by the Supreme Court's verdict on the SSC recruitment scam, even risking jail. She..IndiaTimes - Published | 'Dirty game being played': Mamata tries to woo sacked Bengal teachers as BJP piles pressure over school jobs caseWest Bengal's political arena is ablaze once more as BJP and TMC clash over the school jobs case, impacting 25,753 teachers. The Calcutta High Court's annulment of appointments due to fraud has..IndiaTimes - Published |
Bengal governor CV Ananda Bose opposes Didi's 17 VC picks, gives documents to SCWest Bengal Governor CV Ananda Bose submitted his objections to CM Mamata Banerjee’s recommendations for vice-chancellors of 17 universities to the Supreme Court in a sealed cover. The Governor's..IndiaTimes - Published | WB job scam: 'Judge under cash cloud is merely shifted, but teachers... ,' says Mamata BanerjeeBengal CM Mamata Banerjee criticized the Supreme Court's decision to cancel over 25,000 teaching jobs due to recruitment fraud, suggesting transfers instead. She accused the BJP and CPM of..IndiaTimes - Published |
'When BJP-led regime is ousted, will bring amendment to nullify Waqf Bill': Mamata BanerjeeWest Bengal chief minister Mamata Banerjee has rejected the Waqf Amendment Bill passed by the Lok Sabha, expressing determination to nullify it once the BJP is ousted. During a presser, she accused the..IndiaTimes - Published | 'Jumla party’s only agenda is to divide country': Mamata Banerjee slams BJP over Waqf Amendment BillWest Bengal chief minister Mamata Banerjee criticized the Centre over the Waqf Amendment Bill, calling it a move to divide the country. Union minister Kiren Rijiju tabled the bill, which the opposition..IndiaTimes - Published |
'Kaun sa dharm ganda hai?': BJP slams Mamata Banerjee over alleged 'provocative speech' on EidWest Bengal BJP leader Suvendu Adhikari accused Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee of delivering a provocative speech during Eid-ul-Fitr celebrations at Red Road. He claimed Banerjee made controversial..IndiaTimes - Published | 'Sacrificing her life would be inadequate': BJP reacts to Mamata Banerjee over 'we are secular' remarkBJP criticized West Bengal chief minister Mamata Banerjee for her comments on religious harmony, alleging she failed to maintain law and order. Banerjee's remarks were made after Eid clashes in Malda..IndiaTimes - Published |
'Mamata Banerjee is a traitor': Suvendu Adhikari demands action over Bengal CM's UK remarksWest Bengal's opposition leader Suvendu Adhikari has accused CM Mamata Banerjee of treason over her remarks during a UK visit where she appeared to downplay India's economic growth. Adhikari urged EAM..IndiaTimes - Published | Protesters create ruckus at Mamata Banerjee's keynote talk at OxfordWest Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee's speech at Oxford was disrupted by two groups of protesters, causing chaos. Security had to intervene as protesters accused her of various allegations, with the incident..IndiaTimes - Published |
'Treasonous, embarrassment for every bengali': Suvendu Adhikari urges Jaishankar to ban Mamata Banerjee’s future foreign visits over remarks in UKWest Bengal opposition leader Suvendu Adhikari urges the external affairs minister to prevent future official foreign visits by CM Mamata Banerjee, accusing her of undermining India during a UK visit...IndiaTimes - Published | 'Are you truly an Indian'?: Mamata Banerjee refutes prediction of India becoming world's largest economy, draws flak from BJPWest Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee, during her official visit to the United Kingdom, disagreed with a prediction that India would become the world's largest economy by 2060, drawing flak from..DNA - Published |
Watch: Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee heckled by protesting students while speaking at Oxford UniversityWest Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee spoke at Oxford University on women's empowerment in Bengal, but was interrupted by students protesting post-poll violence and a controversial case. She emphasized the..IndiaTimes - Published | 'Bengal govt showing mercy to Bangladeshi infiltrators, Rohingyas': Amit Shah hits out at Mamata Banerjee in Lok SabhaUnion Home Minister Amit Shah accused the West Bengal government of obstructing border security measures by not providing land for fencing and aiding illegal immigrants. He emphasized the need for..IndiaTimes - Published |
TMC MP says there should be sharing of Teesta river water with BangladeshTrinamool Congress MP Ritabrata Banerjee emphasized in Rajya Sabha the need for the West Bengal government's consultation before finalizing the Teesta water-sharing deal with Bangladesh and renewing..IndiaTimes - Published | Watch: West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee jogs in saree on streets of LondonIndiaTimes - Published |
'Passion for football runs through my veins': Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee receives signed jersey from Lionel MessiWest Bengal chief minister Mamata Banerjee received a jersey signed by football legend Lionel Messi. Celebrating the gift, she highlighted Bengal's deep-rooted passion for football and mentioned..IndiaTimes - Published | After remarks on Muslim MLAs, Suvendu Adhikari now raises pitch against Mamata govt over Ram Navami celebrationsWest Bengal BJP leader Suvendu Adhikari criticizes the Trinamool government, claiming that Hindus will resist any attempt to stop Ram Navami celebrations and accusing Mamata Banerjee of appeasing a..IndiaTimes - Published |
Suvendu Adhikari's 'Muslim MLAs to be thrown out' claim: Why the Left-Congress may be the real loserSuvendu Adhikari's anti-Muslim rhetoric has stirred West Bengal politics, drawing criticism from Mamata Banerjee and opposition leaders. This strategy aims to consolidate Hindu votes and counter..IndiaTimes - Published | BJP slams Didi for Santiniketan ‘Holi ban’, TMC denies any such prohibitionThe BJP criticized the TMC-led West Bengal government for allegedly banning Holi celebrations at Santiniketan, accusing CM Mamata Banerjee of appeasement politics. They urged Hindus to celebrate..IndiaTimes - Published |
'How can you think of throwing out Muslim MLAs?: Mamata Banerjee slams Suvendu Adhikari over remarks in assemblyWest Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee criticized BJP leader Suvendu Adhikari for his communal remarks about Muslim MLAs in the assembly. Banerjee accused the BJP of trying to divert attention from economic..IndiaTimes - Published | BJP MLA Tapasi Mondal joins TMCBJP MLA Tapasi Mondal switched to TMC, citing her dissatisfaction with BJP's divisive politics and lack of central leadership responses. This move reduces BJP's effective strength in the Bengal..IndiaTimes - Published |
Your fight not a good example, bury hatchet, Calcutta HC tells Mamata, governorCalcutta HC has suggested that Bengal governor CV Ananda Bose and CM Mamata Banerjee discuss their differences informally to prevent their legal conflict from setting a poor example for the public. The..IndiaTimes - Published | 'Expert in making fakes voters': Congress' Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury turns the table on Mamata over 'election manipulation' claimCongress leader Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury accused the West Bengal government of creating fake voters to rig elections. In response, Mamata Banerjee alleged that BJP manipulated voter lists, but the chief..IndiaTimes - Published |
TMC's new 'khela' doctrine and an oath of loyalty to defeat BJPMamata Banerjee rallies TMC workers to counter BJP's alleged electoral roll manipulation in the upcoming West Bengal assembly election. Highlighting planned political strategies, she emphasizes voter..IndiaTimes - Published | Mamata Banerjee says Maharashtra, Delhi won't happen in Bengal, 'We will take them head-on'; BJP countersIndiaTimes - Published |
'Will continue to expose traitors': Abhishek Banerjee to join BJP? TMC leader clarifiesTrinamool Congress (TMC) leader Abhishek Banerjee has denied any intention of joining the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), affirming his loyalty to TMC and Mamata Banerjee. He pledged to continue exposing..IndiaTimes - Published | 'Mamata Banerjee's Islamic caliphate': BJP's Amit Malviya slams West Bengal CM over Kolkata holidaysBJP IT cell head Amit Malviya sharply criticised West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee over changes in the holiday schedule announced by Kolkata Municipal Corporation. He accused the TMC government of..IndiaTimes - Published |
'What she is saying is wrong': BJP's Mithun Chakraborty refutes Mamata Banerjee's remarks on Maha KumbhBJP leader Mithun Chakraborty disputes Mamata Banerjee's claim regarding the Maha Kumbh's occurrence and attendee numbers, emphasizing the event's significance. Banerjee clarifies her comments, urging..IndiaTimes - Published | 'Statement was distorted': Mamata Banerjee on her 'Mrityu Kumbh' remarkIndiaTimes - Published |
Post-RGK, West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee hikes doctors’ stipends by up to Rs25,000CM Mamata Banerjee announced pay hikes for junior and senior doctors at state-run hospitals and increased the private-practice distance cap. She urged doctors to ensure a minimum of eight working hours..IndiaTimes - Published | 'Jungle Raj people troubled with Maha Kumbh': PM Modi's dig at Lalu YadavPrime Minister Narendra Modi criticized the RJD and other opposition parties for their remarks on the Maha Kumbh in Prayagraj. He accused them of attacking the Hindu faith and weakening the country...IndiaTimes - Published |
'Those with slave mentality keep attacking our faith': PM Modi's big attack on opposition over Maha Kumbh criticismPrime Minister Narendra Modi criticized opposition leaders for their recent remarks on the Maha Kumbh, accusing them of attacking Hindu faith and culture. He emphasized the grandeur and unifying nature..IndiaTimes - Published | 'All deaths can’t be linked to Maha Kumbh': Yogi Adityanath hits back at Mamata BanerjeeIndiaTimes - Published |
