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20

May

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Adhikari’s PA murder case: CBI arrests another accused

The CBI has made another breakthrough in its ongoing probe into the murder of Chandranath Rath, former aide to Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari, with the arrest of an additional accused from Uttar Pradesh. The accused, identified as Vinay Rai, was apprehended in Varanasi on Tuesday night by a CBI team after sustained search operations and interrogation-based leads.   The arrest follows closely on the heels of another key development in the case, when a suspected sharpshooter, Rajkumar Singh alias Raj Singh, was taken into custody from Muzaffarnagar on Monday. According to investigators, Singh is believed to have been actively involved…

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19

May

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KMC issues demolition notices to properties linked to Banerjee

A major political storm erupted in West Bengal after the Kolkata Municipal Corporation (KMC) issued demolition notices over alleged illegal constructions at properties linked to Abhishek Banerjee, the General Secretary of the Trinamool Congress (TMC). The notices, served under Section 400(1) of the Kolkata Municipal Corporation Act, directed the demolition of allegedly unauthorised portions within seven days, failing which the civic body warned it could carry out the demolition itself using bulldozers.   The notices were issued to two addresses in Ward No. 73 under Borough-IX — 188A Harish Mukherjee Road, linked to the firm ‘Leaps and Bounds Private Limited,’…

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19

May

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2021 post-poll violence victims’ kin to get jobs: Adhikari

In a major political announcement, Suvendu Adhikari on Tuesday pledged government jobs for one family member of each of the 321 party workers allegedly killed in the aftermath of the 2021 Assembly elections, marking a significant move by the new government in West Bengal to address the legacy of post-poll violence.   Speaking at a high-voltage election rally in the Falta Assembly constituency of South 24 Parganas, the Chief Minister said the state government stands firmly with the families of those who lost their lives during the violence that followed the 2021 polls. “Following the 2021 elections, 321 of our workers across districts were brutally murdered.…

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18

May

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Bengal CM Adhikari launches ‘Janatar Darbar’

In a move aimed at strengthening direct engagement with citizens, West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari on Monday launched a new public outreach initiative titled ‘Janatar Darbar’ (People’s Court) at the BJP party office in Salt Lake.   The programme, which began around 10:00 am, witnessed the presence of senior BJP leader Locket Chatterjee alongside the Chief Minister. Large numbers of people gathered outside the venue to present their grievances and seek redressal.   Shortly after the session commenced, the Chief Minister requested members of the media to leave the room, stating that citizens might feel uncomfortable discussing personal issues in front of cameras.…

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18

May

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VD Satheesan takes oath as Kerala Chief Minister

Vadasseri Damodara Menon Satheesan, who led the Congress-led UDF back to power in Kerala after a decade by decimating the Left front, took oath as Kerala Chief Minister on Monday. His 20 Cabinet members, including Ramesha Chennithala who was in the CM race earlier, were also sworn in at a grand function here with Governor Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar administering the oath of office. Alliance parties, including the UDF's second largest constituent IUML, have also been accommodated in the ministry.   Satheesan took the oath in the name of God, and amidst loud cheers from the hundreds of supporters who had…

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17

May

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PDP President Mehbooba Mufti on Sunday called for the release of detainees ahead of Eid as a major confidence-building measure, saying such a step would help restore trust and bring relief to the people of Jammu and Kashmir.

PDP President Mehbooba Mufti on Sunday called for the release of detainees ahead of Eid as a major confidence-building measure, saying such a step would help restore trust and bring relief to the people of Jammu and Kashmir. Advocating opening up of traditional routes, greater regional engagement, trade, and travel as part of what she described as a long-term roadmap for peace in Kashmir, Mehbooba termed it as ‘first real confidence building measure’.   Addressing a gathering at Sher-e-Kashmir Park, Mehbooba said the voice of Kashmiris must be heard and reiterated that the resolution of the Kashmir issue lies through…

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17

May

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Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Saturday demanded that Prime Minister Narendra Modi should immediately sack Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan or take responsibility himself,

With row over NEET paper leak escalating on political front, Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Saturday demanded that Prime Minister Narendra Modi should immediately sack Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan or take responsibility himself. Rahul  alleged that the "BJP-RSS nexus" has destroyed India's education system.   The Leader of Opposition in Lok Sabha said the hard work of 22 lakh NEET aspirants has gone to waste. "The whole country knows that two days before NEET, its question paper was being distributed on WhatsApp. Dharmendra Pradhan ji says he has nothing to do with the matter. The (Parliamentary) Committee had made recommendations…

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16

May

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Amid criticism, CPI(M) backs Pinarayi as LoP in Kerala Assembly

CPI(M) leaders T M Thomas Isaac and Saji Cherian are in support of former Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan as the Leader of the Opposition in the Kerala Assembly. There has been criticism over selecting Vijayan to the post, considering his age and defeat in the election fought under his leadership.   Extending their support to the veteran leader on Saturday, senior CPI(M) leader Isaac said the decision to elect Vijayan as the legislature party leader was taken by the party’s state committee after discussions. Former minister Saji Cherian said Vijayan is among the state's senior-most leaders.   “It is not…

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16

May

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Those who want to leave can go: Mamata signals tough stand

Seeking to regain organisational ground after the recent electoral setback, Mamata Banerjee on Friday convened a crucial meeting at Kalighat with defeated candidates and district-level leaders of the Trinamool Congress (TMC), signalling the beginning of a major restructuring exercise within the party.   The meeting, however, was not without controversy, as discontent reportedly brewed among sections of grassroots workers over who was invited and who was left out. Despite these internal frictions, Banerjee struck a firm and uncompromising tone, making it clear that loyalty to the party would be paramount in the days ahead.   “Those who wish to leave…

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15

May

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TMC forms fact-finding teams for district outreach

Amid allegations of post-poll violence and displacement of party workers, the Trinamool Congress (TMC) has constituted three “fact-finding teams” to visit affected families across districts in West Bengal.   The move comes in the wake of claims from within sections of the political spectrum that several TMC workers and supporters have been forced to flee their homes following the recent change in power. Critics have also pointed to the relative absence of senior leadership on the ground during the initial phase of the crisis.   In response, the party on Friday announced that the three teams would begin visiting districts…

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