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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Ambedkar row: Mamata says Amit Shah's remarks display of BJP's 'anti-Dalit' mindset; TMC moves privilege motionWest Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee criticized Union Home Minister Amit Shah's remarks on Dr. B.R. Ambedkar as "casteist" and "anti-Dalit." Banerjee accused the BJP of attempting to diminish..IndiaTimes - Published | |
Every rapist deserves nothing less than capital punishment, says Bengal CM Mamata BanerjeeIndiaTimes - Published | |
As whispers grow louder for Didi's INDIA leadership, Himanta Biswa Sarma's 'dead' alliance warningPolitical tensions rise as Assam's Chief Minister questions Mamata Banerjee's interest in leading the opposition alliance. Banerjee receives support from various leaders, including Lalu Prasad and..IndiaTimes - Published | |
'Grateful': Didi thanks netas for backing her bid to helm INDIAWest Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee expressed thanks to the INDIA bloc for their support while inspecting a Jagannath temple complex in Digha. She wished the coalition well and announced the..IndiaTimes - Published | |
'Grateful': Mamata Banerjee's first reaction on INDIA bloc leaders backing her for leadership role in allianceWest Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Wednesday expressed gratitude to the leaders who have backed her for a leadership role in the INDIA bloc, amid growing discussions about a change in the..DNA - Published | |
'Grateful to all leaders': Mamata Banerjee on support for INDIA bloc leadershipIndiaTimes - Published | |
Opposition leaders back West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee as INDIA bloc head, TMC MP says alliance is...The Rajya Sabha MP also said Banerjee's ability to defeat the BJP electorally has spurred many leaders to express a desire to see her in a larger leadership role.DNA - Published | |
After Pawar, Lalu backs Didi to lead INDIA blocRJD leader Lalu Prasad Yadav has publicly endorsed Mamata Banerjee to lead the INDIA opposition bloc, echoing similar sentiments from Sharad Pawar. Congress downplayed the matter, with Rahul Gandhi..IndiaTimes - Published | |
Will it be Congress-mukt INDIA? Mamata Banerjee's leadership pitch divides opposition blocIndiaTimes - Published | |
'Congress opposition will not....': RJD chief Lalu Prasad Yadav backs West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee to lead INDIA BlocWest Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee had, on December 6, expressed dissatisfaction with the functioning of the INDIA bloc, signalling her intent to take charge of the alliance if given the opportunity.DNA - Published | |
Let Centre take call on Bangladesh, our view will align with it: Mamata BanerjeeWest Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee downplayed threats from Bangladeshi figures to occupy Indian states, attributing them to illness. She urged calm and responsible behavior amidst communal..IndiaTimes - Published | |
'Will we have lollipop?': Mamata Banerjee hits out at Bangladeshi politicians over 'legitimate right' on Indian territories remarkWest Bengal chief minister Mamata Banerjee urged calm amidst provocative remarks from Bangladeshi politicians claiming rights over Indian territories. She emphasized unity and condemned attacks on..IndiaTimes - Published | |
Mamata bid to project self as INDIA chief 'mere posturing': CongressWest Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee's offer to lead the INDIA alliance has been met with silence from the Congress party. Congress sources suggest Banerjee's statement is viewed as political..IndiaTimes - Published | Mamata Banerjee says ready to lead INDIA bloc. Is opposition open to rejig?Following setbacks in Haryana and Maharashtra state elections, cracks have appeared in the INDIA opposition bloc. West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee expressed willingness to lead the alliance, even from..IndiaTimes - Published |
'Alliance succumbed under weight of Rahul': BJP reacts to Mamata’s offer to lead INDIA blocBJP's Tarun Chugh criticizes the INDIA bloc, citing internal power struggles and the burden of Rahul Gandhi's leadership. Mamata Banerjee expresses willingness to lead the alliance if needed,..IndiaTimes - Published | 'Want her to be major partner, will soon talk to her': Shiv Sena(UBT) after Mamata offers to lead INDIA blocMamata Banerjee's willingness to lead the INDIA bloc sparked mixed reactions. While Shiv Sena (UBT) expressed support, Congress questioned her national standing. BJP highlighted the internal discord,..IndiaTimes - Published |
Rift in INDIA bloc? 'If they can’t run the show, what can I do?' asks Mamata BanerjeeWest Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee expressed willingness to lead the INDIA opposition bloc if called upon, amidst internal disagreements. TMC MPs advocated for her leadership, citing her..IndiaTimes - Published | ‘Leaderless’ Bangladesh in mafia’s grip, says Mamata BanerjeeIndiaTimes - Published |
Mamata Banerjee hails death sentence in Joynagar rape-murder case, calls it ‘unprecedented’IndiaTimes - Published | 'What a joke!': Congress snubs TMC for suggesting Mamata as INDIA bloc faceCongress MP Manickam Tagore dismisses the idea of Mamata Banerjee leading the INDIA bloc, calling it a 'joke,' despite TMC leaders advocating for her, based on her track record against BJP and Narendra..IndiaTimes - Published |
'Help interim government restore normalcy': Mamata Banerjee calls for UN peacekeeping forces in BangladeshTrinamool Congress wants to address the situation in Bangladesh in Parliament and urges the Modi government to clarify its actions regarding the ongoing violence there. Chief minister Mamata Banerjee..IndiaTimes - Published | Mamata Banerjee calls for UN peacekeeping in Bangladesh, seeks PM Modi's interventionWest Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee has urged the Centre to address the situation in Bangladesh by seeking UN intervention. She proposed deploying peacekeeping forces and offering shelter to persecuted..IndiaTimes - Published |
Will back Centre on Bangladesh, says Mamata BanerjeeWest Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee condemns any violence linked to religion and expresses her sorrow over attacks on minorities in Bangladesh. She urges the Centre to resolve the issue through dialogue..IndiaTimes - Published | 'We are with Centre on this': Mamata Banerjee on Iskcon priest's arrest in BangladeshMamata Banerjee condemned the arrest of ISKCON priest Chinmoy Krishna Das. Das was arrested in Bangladesh. India expressed concern over the treatment of minorities. ISKCON called for peaceful..IndiaTimes - Published |
'Rights of Muslims will be snatched': West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee calls Waqf bill 'anti-secular'West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee criticized the Waqf (Amendment) Bill as "anti-secular" and detrimental to Muslim rights during the West Bengal Assembly session. She condemned the lack of..IndiaTimes - Published | Hemant Soren swearing-in as Jharkhand CM: Which leaders are attending the ceremony?Hemant Soren is set to be sworn in as Jharkhand's Chief Minister for the fourth time, following a decisive victory for the JMM-led alliance in the recent Assembly elections. Prominent leaders from the..IndiaTimes - Published |
'TMC wants Parliament to run': Mamata Banerjee's party opposes INDIA bloc strategyIndiaTimes - Published | Mamata Banerjee elevates veterans in TMC, entrusts Abhishek with key national roleTMC chief Mamata Banerjee reshuffled party leadership, forming disciplinary committees and elevating veteran leaders to the working committee. Abhishek Banerjee's role expanded to address national..IndiaTimes - Published |
Mamata Banerjee writes second letter to PM Modi on devastating 'man-made' flood in South BengalIn her letter dated September 21, CM Banerjee voiced her disagreement with the central government's handling of the situation.DNA - Published | Didi picks Left-TMC's 'go-to man' as Kolkata Police bossManoj Kumar Verma, a 1998-batch IPS officer known for handling crises, has taken over as Kolkata Police commissioner from Vineet Goyal. This move follows CM Mamata Banerjee's discussions with junior..IndiaTimes - Published |
‘Will remove you from court’: SC warns lawyer, dismisses plea for Mamata Banerjee's removal over Kolkata doc's rape-murderThe Supreme Court dismissed a petition seeking West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee's resignation after a medical student's rape and murder. Chief Justice Chandrachud stated that the court isn't for..IndiaTimes - Published | Kolkata rape-murder case: CM Mamata Banerjee agrees to doctors' demands, announces removal of...West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee after meeting with the protesting junior doctors announced that she has agreed to most of doctors' demandsDNA - Published |
CM Mamata Banerjee warns of potential flood-like situation in 7 West Bengal districts, accuses DVC of releasing..The rains disrupted normal life in Kolkata as waterlogging was reported from various areas. Vehicular movement was slow on several arterial roads, police said. The deep depression is likely to weaken..DNA - Published | After meeting doctors, Mamata Banerjee shunts Kolkata top cop, 2 senior health officersFollowing five weeks of protests sparked by the RG Kar hospital rape-murder, Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee has agreed to remove four top officials after a two-hour meeting with junior doctors. The..IndiaTimes - Published |
RG Kar rape-murder case: Kolkata police commissioner, two health officials removed after CM Mamata Banerjee's meeting with doctorsWest Bengal chief minister Mamata Banerjee announced the removal of Kolkata police commissioner and two health department officials following discussions with protesting junior doctors over the RG Kar..IndiaTimes - Published | Kolkata rape-murder case: Meeting between junior doctors, CM Mamata Banerjee underway at...Earlier in the day, the state government "for the fifth and the final time" invited the protesting doctors for talks to end the impasse, two days after the dialogue failed to take off over disagreement..DNA - Published |
Kolkata doctor rape, murder case: Protesting doctors accept Mamata Banerjee's 'final' talks invite on these 3 conditionsEarlier in the evening, responding to the mail by Pant this morning inviting them for talks, the agitating doctors said they are willing to attend the meeting and place their demands before the chief..DNA - Published | 'Fifth & final time': Mamata invites protesting doctors again for talks to end RG Kar impasseThe West Bengal government, under chief minister Mamata Banerjee, has once again invited protesting junior doctors for a meeting at her residence to discuss their demands for better security and..IndiaTimes - Published |
Kolkata rape-murder case: 'Police involved in tampering evidence,' says Bengal LoP Suvendu AdhikariSuvendu Adhikari accuses Kolkata police of tampering evidence after the CBI arrests Abhijit Mondal, officer-in-charge of Tala police station, related to the rape and murder case at RG Kar Medical..IndiaTimes - Published | 'Live telecast not possible':West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee declines 'live streaming' of meet with junior doctorsWest Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee met with protesting junior doctors to discuss their demands.DNA - Published |
Mamata's olive branch to doctors fails to end RG Kar impasse - Top developmentsThe scheduled meeting between West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee and protesting junior doctors was canceled due to disagreements over recording the discussion. "You can't keep on insulting me like this,"..IndiaTimes - Published | 'Should be forthright in her comments': RG Kar victim's mother demands direct action from Mamata BanerjeeThe mother of the victim in the RG Medical College rape-murder case criticised West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee for not being assertive about holding culprits accountable. She demanded arrests of all..IndiaTimes - Published |
'Willing to have discussion': Doctors on Mamata Banerjee's 'last attempt' to resolve crisisJunior doctors in West Bengal have approached chief minister Mamata Banerjee, expressing their willingness to engage in discussions to resolve their ongoing protest. A meeting is scheduled for 6pm at..IndiaTimes - Published | 'Media photo-op': BJP terms Mamata Banerjee's visit to doctors' protest site as 'sly & insincere'BJP criticized Mamata Banerjee's visit to protesting doctors in Kolkata, calling it a media photo-op and accusing her of insincerity. Banerjee assured action if someone was found guilty but did not..IndiaTimes - Published |
'Would there be an earthquake if ...': Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury accuses Mamata Banerjee of using ‘cunning tactics’ to dismantle doctors' protestJunior doctors at RG Kar Medical College are protesting after a postgraduate trainee doctor was raped and murdered. Mamata Banerjee visited the protest site, promising to review their demands and..IndiaTimes - Published | Mamata govt offers aid to kin of those who died 'due to long-drawn cease work by junior doctors'; BJP calls it 'ploy'West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee announced Rs 2 lakh compensation for families of 29 people who died due to the junior doctors' strike. The BJP criticized her decision, urging adoption of the Ayushman..IndiaTimes - Published |
'Lady Macbeth': West Bengal Governor refuses to share 'any public platform' with CM Mamata Banerjee, know whyWest Bengal Governor CV Ananda Bose further slammed CM Mamata Banerjee, criticising her for the state's law and order situation. He also likened her to "Lady Macbeth," asserting that violence is..DNA - Published | 'Lady Macbeth of Bengal': Governor CV Ananda Bose to 'socially boycott' Mamata BanerjeeWest Bengal governor CV Ananda Bose announced he will socially boycott Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee, refusing to share any stage or attend meetings with her. He expressed disappointment over the..IndiaTimes - Published |
'Ready to resign...': CM Mamata Banerjee as junior doctors continue protest over Kolkata rape-murder caseHer statement comes as junior doctors continue to protest over the RG Kar Medical College and Hospital rape-murder case.DNA - Published | 'Ready to resign': Mamata Banerjee as deadlock with doctors over RG Kar case continuesWest Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee offered to resign amid standoff with junior doctors protesting over a doctor rape-murder case in Kolkata. She stressed her commitment to justice and..IndiaTimes - Published |
