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Waqf Act will not be implemented in West Bengal: Mamata Banerjee
Remember, we did not make the law over which many are agitated. The law was made by the central government. So the answer you want should be sought from the central government, Mamata Banerjee said in a post on X
12 April,2025 05:24 PM IST | Kolkata | PTI
BJP leaders claim Mamata Banerjee is fuelling Hindu-Muslim divide in West Bengal
At a rally in Malda, BJP leaders accused West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee of provoking communal discord and suppressing Hindu sentiments during Ram Navami. The saffron party has announced protests across the state in response
11 April,2025 11:39 AM IST | West Bengal | mid-day online correspondent
No divide and rule in Bengal, says Mamata Banerjee amid Waqf Act protests
Following violent protests in Murshidabad over the Waqf (Amendment) Act, West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee assured minority communities that she will protect their rights, properties, and ensure peace in the state
09 April,2025 05:02 PM IST | Kolkata
Waqf Act; Mamata urges Muslims not to be provoked
"I want to tell the people from the minority community that I know that you are pained by the Waqf Amendment Act but have faith that there will be no divide and rule in Bengal. You should give the message of live and let live, said WB CM Mamata Banerjee while speaking at the Navkar Mahamantra Divas program
09 April,2025 04:52 PM IST | West Bengal | mid-day online correspondent
Waqf amendment act won't be implemented in Bengal, says Mamata Banerjee
West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee announced that the Waqf (Amendment) Act will not be enforced in the state. Addressing the Jain community in Kolkata, she assured minorities that their rights and property will be protected, and criticised the timing of the Bill’s passage
09 April,2025 01:18 PM IST | Kolkata | PTI
CM assures support to Bengal teachers
Banerjee also assured the aggrieved teachers that she would make alternative arrangements for all deserving candidates “within two months”.
08 April,2025 08:35 AM IST | Kolkata | Agencies
Supreme Court quashes jobs of 25,753 teachers in West Bengal
Responding, Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee said she could not accept the Supreme Court’s verdict.
04 April,2025 08:21 AM IST | New Delhi | Agencies
Mothabari violence: West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee slams opposition
The remarks made by Mamata Banerjee came after a massive clash erupted between two groups in the Mothabari area of West Bengal's Malda district, where 61 people have been arrested. Internet services were suspended in three areas following the clashes, which broke out on March 27.
31 March,2025 12:26 PM IST | Mumbai
Infiltration will stop when BJP takes power in West Bengal: Jagdambika Pal
BJP MP Jagdambika Pal has claimed that illegal immigration through West Bengal will cease once the party comes to power in the state. He also criticised the TMC government for allegedly blocking border fencing efforts
28 March,2025 04:19 PM IST | Mumbai
Nagpur violence: India is known for unity in diversity, says Mamata Banerjee
Rumours about a 'chadar' with Quranic inscriptions being burnt during protests led by the Vishwa Hindu Parishad and Bajrang Dal seeking the removal of Aurangzeb's tomb led to a savagery in Nagpur on Monday that cause injuries to several police officials
20 March,2025 04:12 PM IST | India | mid-day online correspondent