BJP Accuses Mamata Banerjee of Constitutional Violation

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West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee urged Chief Justice of India Surya Kant to protect the Constitution, democracy, and judiciary from threats.

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2Jan

STORY BEGINS — The Hindu

‘Maha jungle raj’ in West Bengal under Mamata, claims BJP

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The BJP accused West Bengal's Chief Minister, Mamata Banerjee, of violating the Constitution by threatening Union Home Minister Amit Shah.

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Suvendu Adhikari, leader of the Opposition in the West Bengal Assembly, called for peace and promised employment if the BJP takes power.

4Jan

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West Bengal's Chief Minister, Mamata Banerjee, requested the Election Commission of India to halt the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) process due to alleged irregularities.

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A BJP leader's call to lock up women beneficiaries of the Lakshmir Bhandar program in West Bengal has ignited a controversy.

5Jan

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‘People of Bengal embraced SIR as beacon of hope’: BJP's Suvendu writes to Chief Election Commissioner

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West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee will file a court petition challenging the SIR electoral roll revision, citing its alleged negative consequences.

6Jan

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ECI illegally using mobile apps developed by BJP’s IT cell to conduct SIR, alleges Mamata

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Abhishek Banerjee's helicopter clearance delay caused him to arrive late for a public meeting in West Bengal, prompting accusations of political interference.

7Jan

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TMC National General Secretary Abhishek Banerjee criticized BJP MP Sukanta Majumdar for failing to support detained migrant workers and inform the Maharashtra government about their wrongful arrest.

8Jan

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The Enforcement Directorate conducted searches at I-PAC and its director's residence in Kolkata as part of a money laundering investigation.

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Mamata Benerjee took away key evidence during raids in coal ‘scam’ case against I-PAC official: ED

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Congress leader alleges I-PAC acts as 'eyes, ears' of TMC, questions ED raid

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The ED and I-PAC are engaged in a legal battle in the Calcutta High Court over the legality of the ED's searches of Pratik Jain's office and residence.

9Jan

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West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee is protesting against ED raids on I-PAC, alleging evidence tampering.

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Trinamool Congress MPs protested outside the Home Ministry office in Delhi after the Enforcement Directorate raided I-PAC's office and the residence of its chief, alleging political vendetta.

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West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee condemned the treatment of her party's MPs during a protest outside the Home Ministry's office in Delhi.

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The Calcutta High Court postponed hearings on the ED's case against Ms. Banerjee, citing chaos caused by her arrival and accusations of document theft.

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The Enforcement Directorate conducted searches at I-PAC locations in Kolkata as part of an ongoing money laundering investigation, prompting accusations of political vendetta from Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee.

10Jan

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Assam CM pans Mamata’s behaviour during ED raids

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The Enforcement Directorate conducted raids on Pratik Jain's residence and I-PAC office in Kolkata as part of a 2020 case alleging I-PAC facilitated transactions for a coal smuggling syndicate.

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ED raids on I-PAC: Bengal govt files caveat in Supreme Court

11Jan

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The ED has petitioned the Supreme Court for a CBI investigation into alleged obstruction by West Bengal officials during ED raids on I-PAC offices.

12Jan

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The BJP has accused the West Bengal government and police of obstructing the Enforcement Directorate's raid on I-PAC offices, prompting the ED to file a petition with the Supreme Court.

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Kolkata Police is verifying witness statements from neighbors to investigate allegations of forced entry and document theft during ED searches at I-PAC and Pratik Jain's residence.

14Jan

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The Supreme Court will hear the ED's petition on January 15th, alleging obstruction of coal smuggling investigations by West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee.

15Jan

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The Supreme Court will examine the ED's allegations of obstruction by the West Bengal government during raids on I-PAC offices and Pratik Jain's residence.

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The Supreme Court issued a stay on an FIR filed in West Bengal against ED officials, directing the state police to protect CCTV footage from the January 8th raid.

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Following the Special Investigating Agency (SIR) hearings, mobs vandalized two BDO offices in West Bengal, causing damage and injuries to police officers.

16Jan

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Senior BJP leader Mukhtar Abbas Naqvi accused West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee of protecting criminals and obstructing investigations, prompting calls for fair elections.

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West Bengal's Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee accuses the BJP of inciting violence against Bengali-speaking migrant workers in BJP-ruled states.

17Jan

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The BJP accuses West Bengal's Chief Minister, Mamata Banerjee, of attempting to divide the state from India through illegal immigration and constitutional attacks.

LATEST UPDATE — The Hindu

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee urged Chief Justice of India Surya Kant to protect the Constitution, democracy, and judiciary from threats.

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