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Abhishek Banerjee demands stricter anti-rape laws, says will move private member's bill in Lok Sabha
TMC leader Abhishek Banerjee demands stricter anti-rape laws and threatens protests in Delhi if the Centre fails to act. He promises to move a private member's bill in the Lok Sabha for quicker trials. He criticizes the CBI's handling of high-profile cases in Bengal and questions BJP's stance on women's security.
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Bangla Bandh: TMC's Abhishek Banerjee demands anti-rape time-bound law from Modi Govt
Trinamool Congress General Secretary Abhishek Banerjee criticized the BJP and demanded a stringent anti-rape law from the Centre. He emphasized the need for time-bound legislation to address crimes against women. Banerjee also threatened to intensify protests if the law is not enacted soon, citing various incidents of atrocities against women.
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Bombs thrown, vehicle fired on: BJP's Priyangu Pandey claims TMC workers attacked him during Bengal Bandh
Earlier today, the Trinamool Congress party workers staged a protest against BJP's 12-hour 'Bengal Bandh' call against police crackdown on peaceful protest during 'Nabanna Abhijan' - march. The Trinamool Congress accused the BJP of trying to create anarchy in Bengal.
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Conviction rate for rape cases in India is 26 %: TMC's Abhishek Banerjee demands law ensuring punishment within 50 days
Trinamool Congress MP Abhishek Banerjee has highlighted the low conviction rate of 26 percent for rape cases in India and called for the implementation of a stringent "anti-rape law" that mandates trials and convictions to be completed within 50 days. His demand comes in the wake of increasing incidents of rapes and atrocities against women, as documented in the last 15 days.
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Mimi Chakraborty receives rape threats after joining protest over Kolkata doctor's rape-murder
Actress and former MP Mimi Chakraborty participated in protests seeking justice for the rape and murder of a Kolkata doctor. Following her involvement, she received alarming rape and death threats on social media. Chakraborty shared the messages online, prompting public outrage and calls for swift police intervention. The situation underscores broader challenges in addressing gender-based violence.
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TMC MP Sukhendu Sekhar Roy to delete post, state not to take action, lawyers tell HC
TMC MP Sukhendu Sekhar Roy and the state of West Bengal have reached a settlement regarding a social media post in which Roy sought the custodial interrogation of the Kolkata police commissioner and the ex-principal of RG Kar Medical College in connection with an alleged rape and murder case. Roy's lawyer informed the Calcutta High Court that Roy has agreed to delete the post. The state's counsel assured the court that no action will be taken against Roy related to this issue. The court will pass an order on Wednesday after the deletion of the post and submission of a state report confirming no further action against Roy.
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BJP trying to gain political mileage from incident of rape-murder of trainee doctor: Congress MP Tariq Anwar
Tariq Anwar criticized BJP for politicizing the rape and murder case of a trainee doctor in Kolkata, calling it exploitative. Concurrently, JP Nadda from BJP labeled the TMC-led West Bengal government as failing its people, describing it as anti-women, anti-youth, and anti-democracy, with CM Mamata Banerjee at the helm.
Kolkata Doctor Rape Case: BJP unleashing 'sinister toolkit' to topple govt, TMC's Gokhale says
Trinamool Congress (TMC) MP Saket Gokhale has accused the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) of deploying a "sinister toolkit" in West Bengal aimed at toppling the state government. His accusations were made on Monday through a post on X (formerly Twitter), where he highlighted an organized campaign run by the BJP, trending slogans such as "Mamata Must Resign."
TMC MP demands CBI interrogate Police commissioner, former RG Kar principal in doctor murder case
TMC MP Sukhendu Sekhar Roy called for CBI interrogation of Kolkata Police commissioner and former principal of R G Kar Medical College in the case of a woman doctor's alleged rape and murder. The probe, initially managed by Kolkata Police, was transferred to the CBI following allegations of a cover-up.
TMC demands immediate suspension of SEBI chairperson
TMC called for the suspension of SEBI chairperson Madhabi Puri Buch after Hindenburg Research alleged she and her husband held stakes in offshore funds tied to the Adani group. SEBI labeled the claims 'baseless' and the Adani group denied any commercial relationship with Buch. TMC raised concerns over a potential conflict of interest.
FM Sitharaman made mockery of people of India in budget by doing absolutely nothing: TMC MP Mahua Moitra
Mahua Moitra slammed Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman's budget for being regressive and doing nothing for common people. Moitra noted the imbalance in tax burdens and condemned high GST rates on life insurance. She also pointed out decreased allocations for social sectors and urged the government to modernize military capabilities and address job creation issues.
BJP talks about cow but can't protect it: TMC MP Saayoni Ghosh
On animal husbandry, Ghosh said that 70 per cent of India's rural poor depend on livestock, but the sector hardly receives its just share. She raised concerns over rising price of cattle and poultry feed, and pointed out the nine-year high wholesale fodder inflation.
TMC urges govt to withdraw GST on health, medical insurance premiums
MPs from INDIA bloc parties TMC and DMK walked out of the House, alleging that there was no clarification from the government over the issue. On Thursday, West Bengal Chief Minister and TMC supremo Mamata Banerjee also posted on X demanding that this GST on life and health insurance premiums should be withdrawn, and also warned of agitation if the government does not pay heed.
Delhi HC asks police to reply to MP Mahua Moitra's plea to quash FIR
The Delhi High Court has asked the city's police to respond to TMC Lok Sabha MP Mahua Moitra's plea seeking to quash an FIR filed against her. The FIR relates to a "derogatory" social media remark made by Moitra about NCW chief Rekha Sharma. The court's directive was issued on Friday and a status report is expected within four weeks.
Finance minister not 'trained economist', has no original ideas: TMC MP Saugata Roy
Trinamool MP Saugata Roy criticized Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman's Budget, claiming it lacked originality and was guided by the Prime Minister's Office. He noted that the budget favored Andhra Pradesh and Bihar, terming it the 'Andhra-Bihar' Budget. Roy argued Sitharaman is not an economist and compared her unfavorably to former finance ministers Manmohan Singh and P. Chidambaram.
Kanwar Yatra eateries row: TMC MP Mahua Moitra moves SC
TMC MP Mahua Moitra has petitioned the Supreme Court against UP and Uttarakhand orders for eatery name displays along Kanwar Yatra, citing community discord, economic boycotts against Muslim traders, and privacy concerns. Supported by an NGO, the plea awaits hearing by justices Hrishikesh Roy and S V N Bhatti. The Sawan month yatra arrangements are in place from the Ganges.
Mahua Moitra accuses BJP's Shantanu Thakur of issuing passes to smuggle beef
TMC MP Mahua Moitra accused Union Minister Shantanu Thakur of facilitating smugglers on the India-Bangladesh border. She shared an image of a letter allegedly signed by Thakur permitting the transportation of 3 kg of beef, a claim dismissed by Thakur as baseless. Thakur stated that such passes were issued for local issues in border areas, prompting Moitra to continue her allegations supported by TMC IT Cell's Nilanjan Das.
Delhi Police writes to X, seeks details of TMC MP Mahua Moitra's 'deleted' remark on NCW chief Rekha Sharma
Delhi Police have sought details from social media company X regarding TMC MP Mahua Moitra's now-deleted comment deemed derogatory towards NCW chief Rekha Sharma. Moitra was booked under Section 79 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita for insulting a woman's modesty. The investigation is ongoing, with Moitra potentially being called in for questioning.
Delhi Police books TMC MP Mahua Moitra for 'crude' social media remark on NCW chief
Delhi Police has filed an FIR against Trinamool Congress Lok Sabha MP Mahua Moitra for her "derogatory" social media post regarding Rekha Sharma, the chief of the National Commission for Women. The post was in response to a video showing Sharma arriving at the site of a stampede incident in Hathras, Uttar Pradesh.
Mahua Moitra vs Rekha Sharma: TMC MP's 'holding boss' pajamas' dig at NCW chief sparks row
NCW chief Rekha Sharma visited Hathras to meet the women injured in the tragic stampede that claimed 121 lives. Videos surfaced showing Sharma at the site with someone holding an umbrella for her. Reacting to one such post, Mahua Moitra tweeted, "She’s too busy holding up her boss's pajamas," targeting Sharma, who is often accused of working in favour of the BJP-led NDA government. Rekha Sharma responded to Moitra's remarks by calling her a "troll." "She is not interested in her work but just trolling people, and I don't give my time to trollers," Sharma said.
BJP flays TMC MP Mahua Moitra over her remarks against NCW chief
BJP criticized TMC MP Mahua Moitra's comments on NCW chief Rekha Sharma, demanding her removal. TMC posted a video of Sharma in Hathras, saying she's 'too busy holding up her boss’s pajamas'. BJP’s Shehzad Poonawalla condemned the remarks, referencing Sandeshkhali, Chopra incidents, and questioning reactions from Priyanka Vadra, Sonia Gandhi, Kharge ji, Swati Maliwal, and INDIA bloc.
Muslim Rashtra's rule has started in Bengal, state will merge with Bangladesh...: BJP's Khan attacks TMC
BJP MP Saumitra Khan accused the TMC of excessive Muslim appeasement, suggesting that in ten years, the TMC MPs might not return to Parliament. "Muslim Rashtra's rule has started there...this is the biggest problem," Khan stated, adding that Hindus in West Bengal are unable to say "Jai Shree Ram" or celebrate Saraswati and Kali Puja.
BJP government is running without numbers, claims TMC MP Abhishek Banerjee
Elected as the Lok Sabha Speaker, the proceedings highlighted the ruling party's numerical advantage as opposition requests for division vote were declined, showcasing a lack of strength. The appointment process proceeded smoothly with the support from key government figures.
Former cricketer Yusuf Pathan sworn in as TMC MP in 18th Lok Sabha
Yusuf Pathan, a former cricketer, won the Lok Sabha seat in Baharampur, defeating Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury by 85,022 votes. He retired in 2021 after playing 57 ODIs and 22 T20Is, with TMC securing a stronghold in West Bengal.
TMC MP Kirti Azad demands "1,64,000 crores", accuses centre of doing injustice to West Bengal
Speaking with at parliament premises on Monday, Kirti Azad listed down his priorities as an MP and said, "We have a lot of priorities. The injustice that has been done to West Bengal should end. We should get our rights. We should get our share of funds, worth Rs. 1,64,000 crores, that the central government has not given us after 2021."
TMC MPs meet SEBI officials, seek probe into stock market 'manipulation'
Congress MP Rahul Gandhi had alleged that Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Union Home Minister Amit Shah were "directly involved" in what he described as the "biggest stock market scam" with retail investors losing Rs 30 lakh crore due to the market crashing after the Lok Sabha poll result earlier this month.
Gujarat: Ex-cricketer and TMC MP Yusuf Pathan gets notice for 'encroachment'
The BJP-ruled Vadodara Municipal Corporation (VMC) has issued a notice to former cricketer and newly elected Trinamool Congress MP Yusuf Pathan for allegedly encroaching on VMC-owned land. The notice, served on June 6, followed former BJP corporator Vijay Pawar's allegation that Pathan constructed a compound wall on the plot despite the state government rejecting VMC's 2012 proposal to sell it to him.
Three Bengal BJP MPs in touch with us: TMC MP Saket Gokhale
TMC leader Saket Gokhale claimed three BJP MPs from West Bengal are in touch with the party, reducing BJP's tally to 237 in Parliament.
TMC MP asks Sebi to investigate stock market manipulation through exit polls
In a letter to Sebi chief Madhabi Puri Buch, TMC MP Saket Gokhale highlighted that while multiple exit polls predicted a landslide victory for the BJP, one exit poll reported "extremely strange" and "inflated seat numbers" for the party in several Indian states. This led to a sharp surge in the stock market on June 3.
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