West Bengal Governor Jagdeep Dhankhar

West Bengal Governor Jagdeep Dhankhar Gets First Jab Of COVID-19 Vaccine

India News | Press Trust of India | Thursday March 11, 2021

West Bengal Governor Jagdeep Dhankhar and his wife Sudesh Dhankhar received the first dose of the COVID-19 vaccine on Thursday morning, officials of the Health Department said.

Bengal Governor Visits Mamata Banerjee At Hospital Amid "Go Back" Slogans

India News | Press Trust of India | Thursday March 11, 2021

West Bengal Governor Jagdeep Dhankhar reached the state-run SSKM hospital on Wednesday night to see an injured Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee, amid ''go back'' slogans shouted by hundreds of the TMC supporters gathered there.

Bengal Should Change Towards Path Of Development, Says Governor

India News | PressTrust of India | Friday February 19, 2021

West Bengal Governor Jagdeep Dhankhar on Friday said that the state should change towards the path of development.

West Bengal Governor Jagdeep Dhankar Prorogues State Assembly

India News | Press Trust of India | Tuesday February 16, 2021

West Bengal Governor Jagdeep Dhankhar prorogued the state assembly from Monday, and observed that in the country's parliamentary history, an assembly has never been in session for over a year without being prorogued.

No Irregularity In Norm For Not Having Governor's Address: Bengal Speaker

India News | Press Trust of India | Thursday January 28, 2021

West Bengal assembly Speaker Biman Banerjee today ruled that there is no provision for a Governor to address the House if a sitting is in continuation of a previous session even if it is held in a new year, and no norm has been violated.

Empower Voters, Eliminate Atmosphere Of Fear: Bengal Governor

India News | ANI | Monday January 25, 2021

On the 11th National Voters' Day, West Bengal Governor Jagdeep Dhankhar on Monday asked West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee to empower and inform voters, ensure their safety and eliminate an atmosphere of fear.

On Republic Day, Take Pledge For Free, Fair Polls In Bengal: Governor

World News | Press Trust of India | Monday January 25, 2021

West Bengal Governor Jagdeep Dhankhar on Sunday urged people to take a pledge on Republic Day to ensure free and fair elections in the state.

Contradicting Centre's Every Move Against Spirit Of Federalism: Bengal Governor

India News | Press Trust of India | Sunday January 24, 2021

Supporting the Centre's decision to celebrate Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose's birth anniversary as "Parakram Diwas", West Bengal Governor Jagdeep Dhankhar on Saturday said that disagreeing with every move of the Union government goes against the spirit of federalism.

Bengal Governor Donates Rs 5 Lakh For Ram Temple Construction

India News | ANI | Thursday January 21, 2021

West Bengal governor Jagdeep Dhankhar on Thursday donated a sum of Rs 5,00,001 to a delegation of Vishwa Hindu Parishad (VHP) and Shri Ram Janmbhoomi Teerth Kshetra at Raj Bhawan in Kolkata for the construction of the Ram Mandir in Uttar Pradesh's Ayodhya.

Bengal Governor Talks About Poll Violence History After Meeting With Amit Shah

India News | Written by Monideepa Banerjie | Sunday January 10, 2021

West Bengal governor Jagdeep Dhankhar today met Union Home Minister Amit Shah in the national capital and confirmed that among the concerns discussed was the possibility of violence in the upcoming assembly elections now just four months away.

No One In India Can Be Branded As Outsider, Says Bengal Governor

India News | Press Trust of India | Wednesday January 6, 2021

West Bengal governor Jagdeep Dhankhar on Wednesday said that no Indian can be "unconstitutionally" branded as an outsider in any part of the country.

Country Is Apprehensive Of Violent Assembly Poll In Bengal: Jagdeep Dhankhar

India News | Press Trust of India | Friday January 1, 2021

West Bengal Governor Jagdeep Dhankhar on Friday claimed that the whole country is apprehensive of a bloodied and violent assembly election in the state, and asked the police and administration to maintain neutrality.

Trinamool MPs Ask President To Sack Governor For "Violating Constitution"

India News | Reported by Monideepa Banerjie, Edited by Divyanshu Dutta Roy | Wednesday December 30, 2020

West Bengal governor Jagdeep Dhankhar should be removed, five lawmakers from the Trinamool Congress have written to President Ram Nath Kovind, citing a political bias against the Mamata Banerjee government and violations of the constitution.

Bengal Security Advisor Working As "De Facto" Police Chief: Governor

India News | Press Trust of India | Tuesday December 29, 2020

West Bengal Governor Jagdeep Dhankhar on Monday claimed that he has received an "alarming report" that state security advisor (SSA) Surajit Kar Purakayastha is engaged in "translating politically motivated police actions" and has usurped the authority of the director-general of police.

"Shame On You": Trinamool's Derek O'Brien Hits Out At Bengal Governor

India News | ANI | Monday December 28, 2020

Trinamool Congress (TMC) MP Derek O'Brien slammed West Bengal Governor Jagdeep Dhankhar for allegedly demeaning and criticising the state without any basis.