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Bengal Student Bodies' Activists Clash During Strike On University Campuses
Activists of various Leftist student bodies and Trinamool Congress Chhatra Parishad (TMCP) engaged in clashes across West Bengal on Monday during a strike called by CPI(M)'s student wing SFI on university campuses in the state.
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Left-Congress Flex Massive Crowd At Kolkata Rally, Slam Trinamool, BJP
After a decade of losing power, the Left Front, in alliance with the Congress and the newly formed Indian Secular Front (ISF) on Sunday projected itself as a "third alternative force" in the emerging Trinamool Congress versus BJP political binary in West Bengal, but chinks were evident in the nascent alliance.
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Yearender 2020, IPL: Mumbai Indians Notch Fifth Star, End Of The Line For Many Stalwarts
IPL 2020 saw Mumbai Indians lead from the front almost throughout to register their fifth title win, while franchises like Chennai Super Kings were left looking for answers, and also new faces.
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Marching For Jobs, Left Front Workers Clash With Police In Howrah
Several policemen and protestors were injured today in clashes at Howrah when police tried to halt a rally taken out by thousands of Left Front activists demanding jobs, cheaper education and factories. Just two days ago, similar clashes had broken out when BJP activists took to the streets to protest high power tariffs in Kolkata and police tried ...
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"You Can Jail Me But...": Mamata Banerjee's Challenge To BJP, Centre
After a lifelong political battle with the Left Front, Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee today borrowed a phrase from Karl Marx to attack the BJP and even challenged the government to put her in jail. "You (the BJP) cannot drug people with the opium of religion," declared the Chief Minister, who ended the 35-year Left rule in Bengal.
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Buddhadeb Bhattacharjee To Address Left Front Rally In Kolkata Today
Nearly two weeks after West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee organised a massive opposition unity rally in Kolkata, the Left Front organised a "people's brigade" meeting today at the same venue in the city, marking the launch of the Left's campaign for the Lok Sabha elections due by May.
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20 More Bridges Weak In Kolkata, Says Mamata Banerjee, Blames CPM
Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee today said 20 more bridges in Kolkata have been found to be weak. Pointing out that the earlier Left Front government had built the bridges, she said "There is no use blaming us". An investigation is on and strong action will be taken against whoever is responsible, she added.
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'Poriborton' Is CPM Leader Buddhadeb Bhattacharjee's War Cry Against BJP In West Bengal
'Poriborton' which in English means 'change' was Mamata Banerjee's war cry against the Buddhadeb Bhattacharjee led Left Front government in West Bengal, which she swept out of power in 2011. Now the former chief minister is using the same slogan against Ms Banerjee's party and the BJP.
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Congress, Left Front Hold Protests In Kolkata Against Panchayat Poll Violence
The state units of the Congress and the Left Front organised two separate demonstrations in Kolkata today in protest against the alleged violence during the filing of nominations for the upcoming panchayat polls in the state.
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CPM Expels Rajya Sabha Member Ritabrata Banerjee For 'Anti-Party Activity'
The CPM today expelled its Rajya Sabha member Ritabrata Banerjee on charges of "gross anti-party activity", its West Bengal secretary Surya Kanta Mishra said.
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In Response To Triple Talaq Judgment, Mamata Banerjee's Silence
Silence is not a political strategy that's usually associated with Mamata Banerjee. The West Bengal Chief Minister has been known for her fiery rhetoric and outspoken nature since the days she held street protests against then ruling Left Front government. But in less than a month, Ms Banerjee has been accused twice of resorting to silence.
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Left Front Legislators Detained Ahead Of Rally In Kolkata
A number of Left Front legislators including its legislature party leader Sujan Chakraborty were detained from outside the State Secretariat on Monday even before the start of the opposition group's rally.
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2 Weeks After Violence, Dhulagarh Residents Try To Pick Up The Pieces
Two full weeks after a communal flare up at Dhulagarh, 35 km from Kolkata, a huge police contingent on the main road is restricting entry into the area. Section 144 or prohibitory orders are in place, disallowing the entry of political parties. On Tuesday, a contingent from the Left parties was stopped from entering the area.
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Jadavpur University Professor Alleges Attack By Trinamool-Backed Goons
Left Front and Congress-backed independent candidate Ambikesh Mahapatra on Saturday alleged that he was attacked by attackers affiliated to West Bengal's ruling Trinamool Congress after the end of polling for the fifth phase of assembly elections.
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Big Fight Ahead, Says Buddhadeb Bhattacharjee, On Campaign Trail
For the first time since the Left Front lost the West Bengal Assembly elections in 2011, Buddhadeb Bhattacharjee, former chief minister, hit the campaign trail in Kolkata on Tuesday amid a sea of red flags and cadres clearly rejuvenated to see him in public.
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Bengal Student Bodies' Activists Clash During Strike On University Campuses
Activists of various Leftist student bodies and Trinamool Congress Chhatra Parishad (TMCP) engaged in clashes across West Bengal on Monday during a strike called by CPI(M)'s student wing SFI on university campuses in the state.
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Left-Congress Flex Massive Crowd At Kolkata Rally, Slam Trinamool, BJP
After a decade of losing power, the Left Front, in alliance with the Congress and the newly formed Indian Secular Front (ISF) on Sunday projected itself as a "third alternative force" in the emerging Trinamool Congress versus BJP political binary in West Bengal, but chinks were evident in the nascent alliance.
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Yearender 2020, IPL: Mumbai Indians Notch Fifth Star, End Of The Line For Many Stalwarts
IPL 2020 saw Mumbai Indians lead from the front almost throughout to register their fifth title win, while franchises like Chennai Super Kings were left looking for answers, and also new faces.
-
Marching For Jobs, Left Front Workers Clash With Police In Howrah
Several policemen and protestors were injured today in clashes at Howrah when police tried to halt a rally taken out by thousands of Left Front activists demanding jobs, cheaper education and factories. Just two days ago, similar clashes had broken out when BJP activists took to the streets to protest high power tariffs in Kolkata and police tried ...
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"You Can Jail Me But...": Mamata Banerjee's Challenge To BJP, Centre
After a lifelong political battle with the Left Front, Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee today borrowed a phrase from Karl Marx to attack the BJP and even challenged the government to put her in jail. "You (the BJP) cannot drug people with the opium of religion," declared the Chief Minister, who ended the 35-year Left rule in Bengal.
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Buddhadeb Bhattacharjee To Address Left Front Rally In Kolkata Today
Nearly two weeks after West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee organised a massive opposition unity rally in Kolkata, the Left Front organised a "people's brigade" meeting today at the same venue in the city, marking the launch of the Left's campaign for the Lok Sabha elections due by May.
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20 More Bridges Weak In Kolkata, Says Mamata Banerjee, Blames CPM
Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee today said 20 more bridges in Kolkata have been found to be weak. Pointing out that the earlier Left Front government had built the bridges, she said "There is no use blaming us". An investigation is on and strong action will be taken against whoever is responsible, she added.
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'Poriborton' Is CPM Leader Buddhadeb Bhattacharjee's War Cry Against BJP In West Bengal
'Poriborton' which in English means 'change' was Mamata Banerjee's war cry against the Buddhadeb Bhattacharjee led Left Front government in West Bengal, which she swept out of power in 2011. Now the former chief minister is using the same slogan against Ms Banerjee's party and the BJP.
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Congress, Left Front Hold Protests In Kolkata Against Panchayat Poll Violence
The state units of the Congress and the Left Front organised two separate demonstrations in Kolkata today in protest against the alleged violence during the filing of nominations for the upcoming panchayat polls in the state.
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CPM Expels Rajya Sabha Member Ritabrata Banerjee For 'Anti-Party Activity'
The CPM today expelled its Rajya Sabha member Ritabrata Banerjee on charges of "gross anti-party activity", its West Bengal secretary Surya Kanta Mishra said.
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In Response To Triple Talaq Judgment, Mamata Banerjee's Silence
Silence is not a political strategy that's usually associated with Mamata Banerjee. The West Bengal Chief Minister has been known for her fiery rhetoric and outspoken nature since the days she held street protests against then ruling Left Front government. But in less than a month, Ms Banerjee has been accused twice of resorting to silence.
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Left Front Legislators Detained Ahead Of Rally In Kolkata
A number of Left Front legislators including its legislature party leader Sujan Chakraborty were detained from outside the State Secretariat on Monday even before the start of the opposition group's rally.
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2 Weeks After Violence, Dhulagarh Residents Try To Pick Up The Pieces
Two full weeks after a communal flare up at Dhulagarh, 35 km from Kolkata, a huge police contingent on the main road is restricting entry into the area. Section 144 or prohibitory orders are in place, disallowing the entry of political parties. On Tuesday, a contingent from the Left parties was stopped from entering the area.
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Jadavpur University Professor Alleges Attack By Trinamool-Backed Goons
Left Front and Congress-backed independent candidate Ambikesh Mahapatra on Saturday alleged that he was attacked by attackers affiliated to West Bengal's ruling Trinamool Congress after the end of polling for the fifth phase of assembly elections.
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Big Fight Ahead, Says Buddhadeb Bhattacharjee, On Campaign Trail
For the first time since the Left Front lost the West Bengal Assembly elections in 2011, Buddhadeb Bhattacharjee, former chief minister, hit the campaign trail in Kolkata on Tuesday amid a sea of red flags and cadres clearly rejuvenated to see him in public.
