Mamata Banerjee
Chief Minister of West Bengal since 2011
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Mamata Banerjee is an Indian politician who is serving as the eighth and current chief minister of the Indian state of West Bengal since 20 May 2011, the first woman to hold the office. Having served multiple times as a Union Cabinet Minister, Mamata Banerjee became the Chief Minister of West Bengal for the first time in 2011. She founded the All India Trinamool Congress in 1998 after separating from the Indian National Congress, and became its second chairperson later in 2001. She often refers to herself as Didi.
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No need to stay in Maharashtra, UP or Rajasthan, Mamata Banerjee tells migrantsWest Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee has assured social security for migrant workers willing to return to the state, promising ration cards, health cards, and jobs. She directed officials to formulate a..IndiaTimes - Published | |
'Linguistic terror': Mamata Banerjee again accuses BJP of violence against Bengalis; shares video of alleged police brutalityIndiaTimes - Published | |
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Temple politics in Bengal: How Mamata Banerjee is trying to counter BJP's 'Jai Ma Kali' pushWest Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee is seemingly shifting towards a 'soft Hindutva' approach ahead of the 2026 elections. Following BJP's perceived consolidation of Hindu votes, Banerjee..IndiaTimes - Published | |
Resignation row: CM Mamata Banerjee casts doubt on VP Jagdeep Dhankhar’s health reason for departure; says ‘he’s a healthy man’West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee expressed doubt over VP Jagdeep Dhankhar's resignation citing his good health, fueling political speculation. Congress MP Jairam Ramesh suggested deeper reasons, possibly..IndiaTimes - Published | |
'Bengal first' as focus, Didi calls for language movementTrinamool Congress plans its 2026 assembly election strategy. The party will focus on Bengal's sentiment. Mamata Banerjee called for a renewed language movement. She urged supporters to protest attacks..IndiaTimes - Published | |
'Trump controls central govt': Mamata Banerjee makes big claim; accuses BJP of unleashing 'linguistic terrorism'West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee launched a scathing attack on the BJP, accusing them of targeting Bengalis and attempting to erase their identity. She warned of intensified protests against BJP's..IndiaTimes - Published | |
Himanta vs Mamata: Assam & Bengal CMs trade barbs over identity politics, infiltration; NRC, language rights reignite East India rowA heated exchange erupted between Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma and West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee over identity politics and infiltration issues. Banerjee accused Assam's BJP government of targeting..IndiaTimes - Published | |
'TMC put identity of West Bengal at stake by facilitating infiltrators': PM Modi slams Mamata government in Durgapur rally- Top quotesPrime Minister Narendra Modi criticized the Trinamool Congress (TMC) in Durgapur, accusing them of jeopardizing West Bengal's identity by encouraging infiltration, which he views as a threat to both..IndiaTimes - Published | |
West Bengal: Purge Bangladeshis from voters list, says BJPWest Bengal BJP criticized Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee's march. They called it an effort by TMC to legitimize illegal immigrants. Suvendu Adhikari, leader of opposition, led a counter-march. He and..IndiaTimes - Published | |
BJP state governments illegally detaining Bengali-speaking people: CM Mamata BanerjeeWest Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee has accused BJP-ruled states of imposing a "super-Emergency" by targeting Bengali-speaking people. She claims her government has received nearly 1,000..IndiaTimes - Published | |
1st time in her 14 years as CM, a Tata Group chairman calls on Mamata BanerjeeIndiaTimes - Published | |
Niti Aayog’s gaffe: Mamata writes to vice chairman for confusing Bengal's map with Bihar's, demands apologyWest Bengal's Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee has strongly criticized Niti Aayog for using Bihar's map in a report meant for West Bengal. She termed the error as an insult to the state's identity and..IndiaTimes - Published | Kolkata law college gangrape: Sukanta Majumdar detained during protest, says Mamata Banerjee ruined democracy in stateWest Bengal BJP president Sukanta Majumdar was detained by police during a protest against an alleged gangrape at South Calcutta Law College. Majumdar criticized Mamata Banerjee's government for..IndiaTimes - Published |
'Mamata should resign': BJP slams Bengal govt over law college rape case; TMC says police took 'immediate action'A female law student was allegedly gangraped on her college campus in South Kolkata, igniting widespread outrage and a political battle between the TMC and BJP. The BJP strongly criticized Mamata..IndiaTimes - Published | Kolkata horror: TMC, BJP trade barbs over rape case in law college; cops nab 5 accusedA rape case at a Kolkata law college has sparked political controversy. Trinamool Congress (TMC) blames Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) for delaying the Aparajita Anti-Rape Bill. BJP accuses the Mamata..IndiaTimes - Published |
'Tea by the sea': West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee's photo with monkey goes viral - see picsWest Bengal's Chief Minister, Mamata Banerjee, recently captivated social media users with heartwarming images of her feeding a monkey. The photos, posted on her Instagram, show Banerjee offering..IndiaTimes - Published | 'BJP stooge': Mamata claims ECI covertly introducing NRC in Bengal; urges allies to 'build resistance'West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee has accused the Election Commission of India (ECI) of acting as a BJP stooge, alleging a backdoor attempt to implement the NRC through special electoral roll..IndiaTimes - Published |
'They are not Bangladeshis': Mamata says Bengal migrants wrongfully held; slams BJPWest Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee claims Bengali workers are wrongly identified as Bangladeshis and deported. She accuses the BJP of language-based politics. Banerjee says her government has..IndiaTimes - Published | 'Take steps to stop this': Mamata Banerjee asks Centre to step up global diplomacy; urges for world peaceWest Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee expressed concerns in the state assembly regarding global conflicts contributing to air and water pollution, urging the Centre to pursue diplomatic solutions. She also..IndiaTimes - Published |
Kaliganj bypolls: TMC candidate Alifa Ahmed secures landslide victory against BJP's Ashish Ghosh; CM Mamata Banerjee expresses gratitudeAlifa Ahmed of the Trinamool Congress won the Kaliganj Assembly bypoll by a significant margin, surpassing her late father's previous victory. The election, triggered by Nasiruddin Ahmed's death, saw a..IndiaTimes - Published | Evening news wrap: Putin condemns US strikes on Iran; bomb blast at Nadia during vote counting of Kaliganj bypoll; and moreAmid escalating tensions, Russian President Putin condemned US strikes on Iran, as Israel bombed Iranian military sites, including Evin Prison. In India, a bomb blast during Kaliganj bypoll counting..IndiaTimes - Published |
'Nothing but hypocrisy': Mamata Banarjee slams BJP over ‘Constitution murder day’; says TMC won’t take part in observanceWest Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee has strongly criticized the BJP-led government's plan to observe June 25 as 'Samvidhaan Hatya Diwas,' calling it hypocritical. Banerjee argued that the BJP..IndiaTimes - Published | Mamata Banerjee's new OBC list also hits high court hurdleThe Calcutta High Court has temporarily suspended the West Bengal government's revised OBC list, which included 140 sub-groups, citing procedural irregularities under the West Bengal Commission for..IndiaTimes - Published |
‘Encourages conversions’: BJP slams Mamata government’s stand on OBC list; calls it ‘dangerous precedent’The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has accused West Bengal's Mamata Banerjee government of promoting religious conversions by granting OBC status to Christian converts. BJP alleges the state's OBC list..IndiaTimes - Published | 'Result of Centre's callousness': Mamata Banerjee slams government on Pahalgam terror attack; says BJP politicising bravery of forcesWest Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee criticized the Union government's "callousness" regarding the Pahalgam terror attack, accusing the BJP of politicizing the armed forces' valor. She questioned the absence..IndiaTimes - Published |
'Different sets of rules for Hindus and Muslims in Bengal': BJP on arrest of Instagram influencer Sharmishtha PanoliBJP leader Agnimitra Paul has criticized the West Bengal government following the arrest of Instagram influencer Sharmishtha Panoli for allegedly making communal comments. Paul alleges a lack of free..IndiaTimes - Published | With Sindoor focus, BJP eyes TMC's core female vote bankAmit Shah asserted that the era of appeasement politics in Bengal is ending, projecting BJP's victory in 2026 by gaining support from Hindu and women voters. He accused Mamata Banerjee of prioritizing..IndiaTimes - Published |
'Using cheap language against CM': TMC hits out at Amit Shah on remarks against Mamata BanerjeeTrinamool Congress MP Sagarika Ghose has strongly criticized Union Home Minister Amit Shah for his remarks against West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee during his recent visit. Ghose condemned Shah's..IndiaTimes - Published | 'No politician should use such language': BJP chides Mamata Banerjee for personal remarks against PM ModiThe BJP strongly criticized West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee for her personal attacks on PM Modi, particularly regarding the naming of 'Operation Sindoor.' Banerjee accused Modi of exploiting the..IndiaTimes - Published |
'They failed to stop Pahalgam': TMC's Kunal Ghosh targets BJP over 'provocative politics' on Murshidabad violenceTMC leader Kunal Ghosh accused BJP of exploiting the Murshidabad violence for political gain, contrasting it with BJP's alleged failure to prevent the Pahalgam terror attack. He praised Mamata..IndiaTimes - Published | Mamata Banerjee says Abhishek is TMC pick for foreign outreachIndiaTimes - Published |
Abhishek Banerjee to represent TMC in all-party delegation on Operation SindoorFollowing discussions between parliamentary affairs minister Kiren Rijiju and TMC chief Mamata Banerjee, the Trinamool Congress has nominated Abhishek Banerjee to represent the party in parliamentary..IndiaTimes - Published | Yusuf Pathan opts out of all-party delegation; TMC says 'Centre can't unilaterally decide'TMC MP Yusuf Pathan withdrew from the all-party delegation after the Centre's "unilateral" selection, sparking criticism from TMC leaders Mamata Banerjee and Abhishek Banerjee, who emphasized the..IndiaTimes - Published |
Did TMC opt out of Centre's all-party delegation? What Mamata Banerjee saidTrinamool Congress (TMC) affirms its support to the Centre in combating terrorism, clarifying that while it backs national interest initiatives, the party will decide its delegation members. TMC denies..IndiaTimes - Published | INDIA bloc leaders back operation, laud valour of defence forcesKey INDIA bloc leaders have voiced their strong support for the Indian armed forces' precision strikes against terror infrastructure in Pakistan and POK, following the Pahalgam attack. Leaders like..IndiaTimes - Published |
Top 5 news of the day: Kharge claims PM Modi had prior knowledge of Pahalgam attack; India to conduct nationwide drill on May 7; AfD's Merz fails to secure majority; and moreAmidst political clashes, Congress leader Mallikarjun Kharge accused PM Modi of prior knowledge of the Pahalgam terror attack, triggering BJP's sharp rebuke. India is set to conduct a nationwide civil..IndiaTimes - Published | 'Rioters are being brought to Bengal': Mamata Banerjee in MurshidabadWest Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee accused external elements of instigating violence in the state, urging people to resist divisive agendas promoted by the BJP and religious fundamentalists. Speaking in..IndiaTimes - Published |
'Murshidabad violence was well planned,' claims West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee; blames BSF & BJPWest Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee visited riot-affected Murshidabad, accusing the BJP-led Centre of instigating communal tensions. She alleged the BSF's actions escalated the violence and..IndiaTimes - Published | 'This is a crime': Puri Jagannath temple chief servitor slams Mamata govt over Digha templeChief servitor of Puri's Jagannath Temple and other religious figures are strongly criticizing the West Bengal government for naming the newly constructed Jagannath temple in Digha as "Jagannath Dham."..IndiaTimes - Published |
'Apparent betrayal': Turmoil in Bengal BJP as Dilip Ghosh visits Mamata’s temple eventA controversy has erupted within the Bengal BJP as senior leader Dilip Ghosh's attendance at the Jagannath Dham temple inauguration with Mamata Banerjee sparks outrage. Swapan Dasgupta has criticized..IndiaTimes - Published | Temple politics heats up in Bengal as Mamata inaugurates Jagannath Dham amid BJP fireWest Bengal chief minister Mamata Banerjee inaugurated the Jagannath Dham Temple in Digha amid political controversy. The BJP criticized the temple's state funding, calling Banerjee a "fake Hindu" and..IndiaTimes - Published |
2 SPs shifted days after Bengal violenceAhead of Mamata Banerjee's visit to Murshidabad and Jangipur, the West Bengal government has transferred the police superintendents of both districts. Ananda Roy, involved in the Murshidabad violence..IndiaTimes - Published | Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee says 'will visit troubled areas of Murshidabad in May'IndiaTimes - Published |
Mamata reducing Hindus, giving space to Bangladeshi intruders in Bengal: BJP slams Bengal CM over Murshidabad violenceKailash Vijayvargiya accuses Mamata Banerjee of prioritizing her seat over national interests, alleging she favors Bangladeshi intruders and diminishes Hindus in West Bengal. Violence in Murshidabad,..IndiaTimes - Published | 'Locals with deadly weapons': BJP claims police debunked Mamata's blame on 'outsiders' for Bengal violenceBJP leader Amit Malviya has challenged Mamata Banerjee's claims regarding the Murshidabad communal violence, citing police reports that contradict her narrative of "outsiders" being responsible...IndiaTimes - Published |
'Exodus should stop': Congress blames West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee, BJP for Murshidabad violenceMurshidabad witnessed violence during Waqf Act protests. Pramod Tiwari holds TMC and BJP responsible. He demands an end to the exodus of families. Governor Bose calls violence and corruption cancerous...IndiaTimes - Published | Bengal governor Bose heads to Malda to meet Murshidabad violence victims, defies CM Mamata’s request to delay visitWest Bengal governor C V Ananda Bose is visiting Malda to meet victims of the Murshidabad communal violence, defying chief minister Mamata Banerjee's request to postpone the trip. He aims to assess the..IndiaTimes - Published |
West Bengal governor refuses to heed CM request not to visit violence-hit MurshidabadWest Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee and Governor CV Ananda Bose are at odds over Murshidabad, with Banerjee urging against visits to avoid escalating tensions following Waqf law-related..IndiaTimes - Published | 'I will go to Murshidabad, request Guv Bose not to visit now,' says CM Mamata Banerjee amid violence probeFollowing recent violence in Murshidabad, West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee announced she would visit the area and requested Governor CV Ananda Bose to postpone his trip. The state government will build..IndiaTimes - Published |
