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Bengal Minister Says Muslims Can Be 'Bigger Than Majority', BJP Responds
A remark by Kolkata mayor and senior Trinamool Congress leader Firhad Hakim, in which he said Muslims could become a "bigger majority than the majority", has sparked a massive row. West Bengal BJP chief Sukanta Majumdar has slammed the remarks
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"Had No Intention To Hurt Anyone": Bengal Minister On Row Over His Remarks
West Bengal minister Firhad Hakim claimed that his remarks at a religious event were "misinterpreted" and he had no intention to hurt anyone, amid protests by the opposition BJP.
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Row Over Mamata Banerjee Aide's Remarks, BJP Alleges Appeasement Politics
Days after the public flogging of a couple in West Bengal drew massive criticism, the ruling party has waded into a controversy - this time involving a top aide of Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee.
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"Some Trinamool Leaders Indulged In Corruption But...": Bengal Minister
Senior West Bengal minister Firhad Hakim on Monday claimed that some leaders of the Triinamool Congress have indulged in corruption, and it does not mean the entire party is corrupt.
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"Harassed As I Didn't Bow Before BJP": Bengal Minister On CBI Raid
Senior West Bengal minister Firhad Hakim, who was questioned by the CBI after his residence was raided on Sunday, lambasted the BJP for "employing government agencies to harass him as he didn't bow before the saffron party".
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CBI Searches Homes Of Kolkata Mayor, Trinamool MLA In Corruption Probe
The CBI conducted searches at the residences of West Bengal minister Firhad Hakim and Trinamool Congress MLA Madan Mitra in Kolkata this morning in connection with its investigation into the alleged irregularities in recruitments made by civic bodies
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President Murmu Arrives In Kolkata On 2-Day West Bengal Visit
President Droupadi Murmu arrived in Kolkata on Monday for a two-day visit to West Bengal.
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Watch: Mamata Banerjee Plays The Dhak At Durga Puja
In a video, Mamata Banerjee can be seen cutting the ribbon and then walking into the pandal with a 'dhak' slung around her left shoulder and playing it. Once inside the main pandal, she places the 'dhak' on the floor and continues playing it
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Mamata Banerjee Asks Kolkata Mayor To Rename Road After Pranab Mukherjee
Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Sunday directed Kolkata mayor Firhad Hakim to rename a road and a park in the city after former president Pranab Mukherjee.
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BJP Using Probe Agencies To Dislodge Elected Governments: Mamata Banerjee
West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Monday said the central agencies are being used to dislodge elected state governments run by parties that are opposed to the saffron camp.
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Three-Day Education Fair In Kolkata For Online Admission In Engineering And Technical Colleges
A three-day pre-counselling fair for online admission in engineering and technical colleges was inaugurated by West Bengal Urban Development Minister Firhad Hakim here on Wednesday.
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Trams May Be Phased Out From Congested Areas In Kolkata
West Bengal transport minister Firhad Hakim told the Assembly on Thursday that the state government was mulling over a proposal to phase out trams from the congested routes in Kolkata.
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West Bengal to Add 2,000 Electric Buses, Convert 3,000 to CNG-Powered, Says Transport Minister
In a bid to reduce vehicular pollution, the West Bengal government is focusing on adding 2,000 electric buses to its fleet and also converting at least 3,000 diesel-run buses into CNG-powered vehicles in the next few years, state Transport Minister Firhad Hakim said on Sunday.
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Mayor Slams Kolkata Metro Railway For Cracks In Houses, 87 People Shifted
Kolkata Mayor Firhad Hakim on Thursday visited Bowbazar area where cracks appeared overnight in a number of houses when tunnelling was going on to extend the underground metro rail network.
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Form Panel For Fire Safety Audit Of Godowns: Mamata Banerjee To Kolkata Mayor
A day after a massive fire had broken out in a godown, Kolkata Mayor Firhad Hakim on Sunday said West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee has asked him to form a high-powered committee to undertake a fire safety audit of such facilities in the city
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Bengal Minister Says Muslims Can Be 'Bigger Than Majority', BJP Responds
A remark by Kolkata mayor and senior Trinamool Congress leader Firhad Hakim, in which he said Muslims could become a "bigger majority than the majority", has sparked a massive row. West Bengal BJP chief Sukanta Majumdar has slammed the remarks
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"Had No Intention To Hurt Anyone": Bengal Minister On Row Over His Remarks
West Bengal minister Firhad Hakim claimed that his remarks at a religious event were "misinterpreted" and he had no intention to hurt anyone, amid protests by the opposition BJP.
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Row Over Mamata Banerjee Aide's Remarks, BJP Alleges Appeasement Politics
Days after the public flogging of a couple in West Bengal drew massive criticism, the ruling party has waded into a controversy - this time involving a top aide of Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee.
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"Some Trinamool Leaders Indulged In Corruption But...": Bengal Minister
Senior West Bengal minister Firhad Hakim on Monday claimed that some leaders of the Triinamool Congress have indulged in corruption, and it does not mean the entire party is corrupt.
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"Harassed As I Didn't Bow Before BJP": Bengal Minister On CBI Raid
Senior West Bengal minister Firhad Hakim, who was questioned by the CBI after his residence was raided on Sunday, lambasted the BJP for "employing government agencies to harass him as he didn't bow before the saffron party".
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CBI Searches Homes Of Kolkata Mayor, Trinamool MLA In Corruption Probe
The CBI conducted searches at the residences of West Bengal minister Firhad Hakim and Trinamool Congress MLA Madan Mitra in Kolkata this morning in connection with its investigation into the alleged irregularities in recruitments made by civic bodies
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President Murmu Arrives In Kolkata On 2-Day West Bengal Visit
President Droupadi Murmu arrived in Kolkata on Monday for a two-day visit to West Bengal.
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Watch: Mamata Banerjee Plays The Dhak At Durga Puja
In a video, Mamata Banerjee can be seen cutting the ribbon and then walking into the pandal with a 'dhak' slung around her left shoulder and playing it. Once inside the main pandal, she places the 'dhak' on the floor and continues playing it
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Mamata Banerjee Asks Kolkata Mayor To Rename Road After Pranab Mukherjee
Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Sunday directed Kolkata mayor Firhad Hakim to rename a road and a park in the city after former president Pranab Mukherjee.
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BJP Using Probe Agencies To Dislodge Elected Governments: Mamata Banerjee
West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Monday said the central agencies are being used to dislodge elected state governments run by parties that are opposed to the saffron camp.
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Three-Day Education Fair In Kolkata For Online Admission In Engineering And Technical Colleges
A three-day pre-counselling fair for online admission in engineering and technical colleges was inaugurated by West Bengal Urban Development Minister Firhad Hakim here on Wednesday.
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Trams May Be Phased Out From Congested Areas In Kolkata
West Bengal transport minister Firhad Hakim told the Assembly on Thursday that the state government was mulling over a proposal to phase out trams from the congested routes in Kolkata.
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West Bengal to Add 2,000 Electric Buses, Convert 3,000 to CNG-Powered, Says Transport Minister
In a bid to reduce vehicular pollution, the West Bengal government is focusing on adding 2,000 electric buses to its fleet and also converting at least 3,000 diesel-run buses into CNG-powered vehicles in the next few years, state Transport Minister Firhad Hakim said on Sunday.
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Mayor Slams Kolkata Metro Railway For Cracks In Houses, 87 People Shifted
Kolkata Mayor Firhad Hakim on Thursday visited Bowbazar area where cracks appeared overnight in a number of houses when tunnelling was going on to extend the underground metro rail network.
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Form Panel For Fire Safety Audit Of Godowns: Mamata Banerjee To Kolkata Mayor
A day after a massive fire had broken out in a godown, Kolkata Mayor Firhad Hakim on Sunday said West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee has asked him to form a high-powered committee to undertake a fire safety audit of such facilities in the city
