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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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 | |
‘You say one thing here, another outside’: Mamata Banerjee takes jibe at BJP over WaqfMamata Banerjee criticized the BJP's perceived double standards towards Muslims, accusing them of hypocrisy between domestic and international relations. She urged the INDIA bloc to unite against the..IndiaTimes - Published | |
'Control' Shah, Didi urges Modi, terms Bengal violence plannedWest Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee accused BJP of orchestrating communal riots in Murshidabad over the new waqf law, alleging the involvement of central agencies and Home Minister Amit Shah. She questioned..IndiaTimes - Published | |
'Yogi is biggest Bhogi': Mamata counters UP CM’s remarks on Murshidabad violence, brings up Kumbh stampedeWest Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee retaliated against UP CM Yogi Adityanath's criticism of Murshidabad violence, citing the Maha Kumbh stampede and alleged UP encounters. She accused Yogi of being a..IndiaTimes - Published | |
CM Mamata calls BJP 'anti-Muslim', says it 'played trick' to pass Waqf lawWest Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee has strongly criticised the BJP-led central government over the new Waqf law, alleging that the bill was passed using a "trick" without proper constitutional amendment...IndiaTimes - Published | |
Bengal unrest: Nine-member SIT formed to investigate violence cases during Waqf protestWest Bengal police formed a SIT to probe violence during Waqf Act protests in Jangipur. Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee alleged the violence was pre-planned, accusing the BSF, central agencies, and BJP..IndiaTimes - Published | BJP's 'geography expert' dig at Mamata's 'Bengal borders Sri Lanka' gaffeWest Bengal BJP chief Sukanta Majumdar criticized Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee for her claim that Bengal shares a border with Sri Lanka. Majumdar linked this remark to the Supreme Court's decision..IndiaTimes - Published |
'Murshidabad violence pre-planned': Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee meets Imams amid Waqf protestsWest Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee addressed the Murshidabad unrest, refuting BJP's claims of TMC involvement in Waqf violence and accusing the Centre of a pre-planned communal riot. She blamed the central..IndiaTimes - Published | Lathi only treatment for rioters: Yogi on West Bengal violenceUttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath criticized West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee regarding the Murshidabad riots over the waqf law, stating that Bengal is burning while she remains silent, even..IndiaTimes - Published |
Anti-Waqf Act protests: West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee visibly inciting violence, says Kiren RijijuIndiaTimes - Published | 'Laton ke bhoot': Yogi Adityanath lambasts Mamata Banerjee's 'silence' over Murshidabad violenceIndiaTimes - Published |
'Intervene & restore normalcy': Bengal BJP chief writes to governor amid violence over Waqf lawAmidst escalating violence in West Bengal following anti-Waqf law protests, BJP chief Sukanta Majumdar has appealed to Governor CV Ananda Bose for intervention. Majumdar expressed grave concerns over..IndiaTimes - Published | 'Don't play games with religion': CM Mamata reacts to ongoing anti-Waqf unrest in BengalWest Bengal chief minister Mamata Banerjee addressed the ongoing violence in the state, emphasizing the right to protest while urging citizens to maintain peace and avoid taking the law into their own..IndiaTimes - Published |
Murshidabad violence: Over 150 arrested, internet suspended; CM Mamata Banerjee calls meetingFollowing unrest in Murshidabad, West Bengal, triggered by the amended Waqf law, authorities have arrested over 150 individuals and deployed BSF forces to restore peace. The Calcutta HC mandated the..IndiaTimes - Published | Waqf law won't be implemented in Bengal: CM Mamata BanerjeeIndiaTimes - Published |
BJP lashes out at West Bengal government over violence against Waqf act: 'Targeted anti-Hindu violence...'BJP on Saturday launched a strong attack on West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee over violence in Bengal during protests against the Waqf Amendment Act and alleged that the police were not taking..DNA - Published | Did West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee protect, encourage anti-Hindu violence? This is what BJP saidBJP on Saturday launched a strong attack on West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee over violence in Bengal during protests against the Waqf Amendment Act and alleged that the police were not taking..DNA - Published |
'What is riot about?': West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee refuses to implement Waqf in state amid violent protestsWest Bengal chief minister Mamata Banerjee declared that her state would not implement the Waqf (Amendment) Act, 2025, following violent protests in areas like Jangipur and Murshidabad. She appealed..IndiaTimes - Published | 'No condemnation of bloodshed': BJP targets West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee over Murshidabad violenceFollowing violent unrest in Jalangi, Murshidabad, BJP leaders have launched sharp attacks on West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee, accusing her of inaction after a BDO office was vandalized during protests..IndiaTimes - Published |
'Hindus forced to flee West Bengal': Giriraj Singh slams Mamata Banerjee over Murshidabad violenceUnion Minister Giriraj Singh has strongly criticized the West Bengal government, holding Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee responsible for the Murshidabad violence and alleging that Hindus are being..IndiaTimes - Published | 'Time for lotus to bloom in Bengal': JP Nadda accuses Mamata of blocking Ayushman Bharat schemeUnion Health Minister J.P. Nadda criticized West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee for obstructing the Ayushman Bharat scheme, predicting a BJP victory in the state. Speaking in Odisha, Nadda cited Delhi and..IndiaTimes - Published |
'Didi will protect you and your property': Mamata Banerjee says Waqf Act will not be implemented in BengalWest Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee has called for unity among minority communities amidst growing unrest over the Waqf Act, 2025, assuring protection of their rights and property. She accused..IndiaTimes - Published | Kalyan Banerjee, woman MP and Kirti Azad: Trinamool infighting out in open as BJP shares leaked videos, chats of 'spat'For Mamata Banerjee, who is gearing up for the assembly elections next year, public display of infighting within her party Trinamool Congress is the last thing she would want. More so, when the school..IndiaTimes - Published |
'Serious injustice': Rahul Gandhi urges President Murmu to step in amid Bengal teachers job rowRahul Gandhi has urged President Murmu to intervene in the West Bengal teacher recruitment controversy, following the cancellation of over 25,000 appointments due to irregularities. He highlighted the..IndiaTimes - Published | SC quashes Calcutta HC's order for CBI probe into creation of supernumerary teacher postsThe Supreme Court partially overturned a Calcutta high court order for a CBI probe into West Bengal's creation of supernumerary school staff posts, but upheld the CBI investigation into the appointment..IndiaTimes - Published |
Didi: Ready to go to jail to ensure eligible teachers don't lose jobsWest Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee pledged to regularize the jobs of eligible teaching and non-teaching staff affected by the Supreme Court's verdict on the SSC recruitment scam, even risking jail. She..IndiaTimes - Published | 'Dirty game being played': Mamata tries to woo sacked Bengal teachers as BJP piles pressure over school jobs caseWest Bengal's political arena is ablaze once more as BJP and TMC clash over the school jobs case, impacting 25,753 teachers. The Calcutta High Court's annulment of appointments due to fraud has..IndiaTimes - Published |
Bengal governor CV Ananda Bose opposes Didi's 17 VC picks, gives documents to SCWest Bengal Governor CV Ananda Bose submitted his objections to CM Mamata Banerjee’s recommendations for vice-chancellors of 17 universities to the Supreme Court in a sealed cover. The Governor's..IndiaTimes - Published | WB job scam: 'Judge under cash cloud is merely shifted, but teachers... ,' says Mamata BanerjeeBengal CM Mamata Banerjee criticized the Supreme Court's decision to cancel over 25,000 teaching jobs due to recruitment fraud, suggesting transfers instead. She accused the BJP and CPM of..IndiaTimes - Published |
'When BJP-led regime is ousted, will bring amendment to nullify Waqf Bill': Mamata BanerjeeWest Bengal chief minister Mamata Banerjee has rejected the Waqf Amendment Bill passed by the Lok Sabha, expressing determination to nullify it once the BJP is ousted. During a presser, she accused the..IndiaTimes - Published | 'Jumla party’s only agenda is to divide country': Mamata Banerjee slams BJP over Waqf Amendment BillWest Bengal chief minister Mamata Banerjee criticized the Centre over the Waqf Amendment Bill, calling it a move to divide the country. Union minister Kiren Rijiju tabled the bill, which the opposition..IndiaTimes - Published |
'Kaun sa dharm ganda hai?': BJP slams Mamata Banerjee over alleged 'provocative speech' on EidWest Bengal BJP leader Suvendu Adhikari accused Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee of delivering a provocative speech during Eid-ul-Fitr celebrations at Red Road. He claimed Banerjee made controversial..IndiaTimes - Published | 'Sacrificing her life would be inadequate': BJP reacts to Mamata Banerjee over 'we are secular' remarkBJP criticized West Bengal chief minister Mamata Banerjee for her comments on religious harmony, alleging she failed to maintain law and order. Banerjee's remarks were made after Eid clashes in Malda..IndiaTimes - Published |
'Mamata Banerjee is a traitor': Suvendu Adhikari demands action over Bengal CM's UK remarksWest Bengal's opposition leader Suvendu Adhikari has accused CM Mamata Banerjee of treason over her remarks during a UK visit where she appeared to downplay India's economic growth. Adhikari urged EAM..IndiaTimes - Published | Protesters create ruckus at Mamata Banerjee's keynote talk at OxfordWest Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee's speech at Oxford was disrupted by two groups of protesters, causing chaos. Security had to intervene as protesters accused her of various allegations, with the incident..IndiaTimes - Published |
'Treasonous, embarrassment for every bengali': Suvendu Adhikari urges Jaishankar to ban Mamata Banerjee’s future foreign visits over remarks in UKWest Bengal opposition leader Suvendu Adhikari urges the external affairs minister to prevent future official foreign visits by CM Mamata Banerjee, accusing her of undermining India during a UK visit...IndiaTimes - Published | 'Are you truly an Indian'?: Mamata Banerjee refutes prediction of India becoming world's largest economy, draws flak from BJPWest Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee, during her official visit to the United Kingdom, disagreed with a prediction that India would become the world's largest economy by 2060, drawing flak from..DNA - Published |
Watch: Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee heckled by protesting students while speaking at Oxford UniversityWest Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee spoke at Oxford University on women's empowerment in Bengal, but was interrupted by students protesting post-poll violence and a controversial case. She emphasized the..IndiaTimes - Published | 'Bengal govt showing mercy to Bangladeshi infiltrators, Rohingyas': Amit Shah hits out at Mamata Banerjee in Lok SabhaUnion Home Minister Amit Shah accused the West Bengal government of obstructing border security measures by not providing land for fencing and aiding illegal immigrants. He emphasized the need for..IndiaTimes - Published |
TMC MP says there should be sharing of Teesta river water with BangladeshTrinamool Congress MP Ritabrata Banerjee emphasized in Rajya Sabha the need for the West Bengal government's consultation before finalizing the Teesta water-sharing deal with Bangladesh and renewing..IndiaTimes - Published | Watch: West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee jogs in saree on streets of LondonIndiaTimes - Published |
'Passion for football runs through my veins': Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee receives signed jersey from Lionel MessiWest Bengal chief minister Mamata Banerjee received a jersey signed by football legend Lionel Messi. Celebrating the gift, she highlighted Bengal's deep-rooted passion for football and mentioned..IndiaTimes - Published | After remarks on Muslim MLAs, Suvendu Adhikari now raises pitch against Mamata govt over Ram Navami celebrationsWest Bengal BJP leader Suvendu Adhikari criticizes the Trinamool government, claiming that Hindus will resist any attempt to stop Ram Navami celebrations and accusing Mamata Banerjee of appeasing a..IndiaTimes - Published |
