Mamata Banerjee Stages Overnight ‘Dharna’ to Heighten Political Tensions with Centre

Mamta Banerjee, CM of West Bengal, spent the night in front of the statue of the Dalit icon Dr B.R. Ambedkar on Red Road, in the centre of the city, in the presence of several leaders and workers of TMC. She was bathed in the light of television cameras. Ms Banerjee, who is organising a… Continue reading Mamata Banerjee Stages Overnight ‘Dharna’ to Heighten Political Tensions with Centre

West Bengal CM: Union Budget Prepared with 2024 Lok Sabha Elections in Mind

On Wednesday, CM Mamata Banerjee denounced the Union Budget 2023-24 as “anti-people” and “totally unscrupulous,” arguing that it was designed to help the ruling party win the 2024 Lok Sabha elections. Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman presented the Union Budget 2023-24 in Parliament on Wednesday. A significant move was the increase in the income tax rebate… Continue reading West Bengal CM: Union Budget Prepared with 2024 Lok Sabha Elections in Mind

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