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The advent of franchisee politics in West Bengal

Bhattacharya's paper examines the 'franchisee politics' of West Bengal, tracing its roots to the left's agrarian reforms and its evolution under the Trinamool Congress. It argues that this model, which fuses business with politics, has limited the BJP's expansion in the State. It also explains how the BJP's polarisation tactics…

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Trinamool begins two-day protest in Delhi over fund cuts; Union Minister Giriraj Singh threatens CBI probe

The Trinamool said that the BJP-led NDA government has wilfully withheld ₹15,000 crore in dues to the State under the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (MGNREGA) and PM Awas Yojana.

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TMC workers stage protest at Rajghat seeking scheme-related funds from Centre; Abhishek Banerjee alleges ‘conspiracy’ to stop them

TMC General Secretary and MP Abhishek Banerjee on Monday alleged that the attempts were made by the Central Government to stop his party’s protest against the Centre demanding funds for the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (MGNREGA) and other schemes. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Trinamool’s long march to Delhi signals a new politics of protest

Over 50 buses carrying thousands of beneficiaries of Centre's flagship schemes left Kolkata for Delhi to protest Union govt's denial of funds.

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Medha Patkar urges Mamata to agree to Teesta water treaty with Bangladesh

Medha Patkar urges West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee to agree to sharing of Teesta water with Bangladesh. She refers to The Helsinki Rules and Parliamentary Standing Committee's recommendation. She also raises concern over construction of barrages and dams on Teesta and manipulation of water level in Narmada river basin. Patkar…

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West Bengal Governor cancels U.S. visits citing burden on public exchequer

Gov. C.V. Ananda Bose of Kolkata, West Bengal cancelled his proposed visit to the US due to financial difficulties in the State. He was scheduled to attend the World Culture Festival and hold discussions with American universities. Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee recently returned from a 12-day visit to Spain and…

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Mamata can go to Spain but can’t understand people’s pain: Adhir Ranjan takes dig at Bengal CM

Congress West Bengal president slams CM for Spain trip, criticizes Vande Bharat Express, Women's Reservation Bill & Ramesh Bidhuri episode in LS. Congress leader Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury criticizes CM Mamata Banerjee for her trip to Spain amid dengue spread, Vande Bharat Express, Women's Reservation Bill & Ramesh Bidhuri episode in…

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Mamata returns to Kolkata, says foreign visit to attract investments to Bengal ‘very successful’

Mamata Banerjee returns from successful 12-day tour of Spain & UAE, bringing "serious offers for investments & partnerships". MoUs signed with Spanish football league La Liga & Lulu Group International. Sourav Ganguly joined delegation in Madrid. Aim to attract investments ahead of BGBS in Nov.

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West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee reaches Dubai, from Spain, to hold meetings with investors

Mamata Banerjee left for Spain on September 12 after a one-night stopover in Dubai, in a bid to attract investments in the West Bengal.

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INDIA bloc lacks unanimous leadership, will fail in elections, says Fadnavis

INDIA alliance lacks unanimous leadership, with prominent members not ready to accept each other's leadership. BJP's 'Jan Ashirwad Yatra' in MP ahead of polls. INDIA alliance won't benefit from double the number of prominent leaders than parties. Mamata Banerjee & Akhilesh Yadav campaigning in each other's state won't help. Udhayanidhi…

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Business in Bengal | Why Mamata’s foreign visit may not be enough to attract investment

Mamata Banerjee visits Spain, UAE to attract investments for West Bengal. Aims to promote State as industry destination ahead of BGBS in Nov 2023. Despite efforts, little success on ground. MoUs signed for promotion of books, La Liga Academy. 6th BGBS in 2022 saw 137 MOUs, LoIs, EoIs worth ₹3.4…

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Will you lead Opposition alliance, Sri Lankan President asks Mamata; It depends on the people, she says

Sri Lankan President Ranil Wickremesinghe asks West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Tuesday if she would lead the INDIA bloc alliance. “It depends on the people,” Ms. Banerjee responded. She also added that the “Opposition may be in position also [to come to power]”. They met at the Dubai International Airport.…

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Morning Digest | China says New Delhi Declaration reaffirms G-20 is body for economic issues, ‘not geopolitics’, Congress slams Modi Government for exceeding G-20 budget, and more

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Mamata reshuffles Cabinet, Babul shunted out of Tourism department

Mamata Banerjee reshuffles WB Cabinet; Babul Supriyo shifted from Tourism dept. Indranil Sen given charge of Tourism; Supriyo to Dept. of Non-conventional and Renewable Energy Sources. Jyoti Priya Mallick given additional charge of Dept. of Public Enterprises and Industrial Reconstruction. Pradip Mazumdar given charge of Dept. of Co-operation. Dhupguri and…

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The key takeaways from the bypoll to Dhupguri in Bengal

Trinamool Congress’s victory in Dhupguri has not only given it an advantage over the BJP in West Bengal ahead of the 2024 Lok Sabha polls, but has also given it an upper hand as far as the Opposition INDIA bloc in the State is concerned.

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Trinamool’s Dhupguri win is historic, says Mamata

TMC wins Dhupguri by-poll in WB, defeating BJP by 4,309 votes. INDIA team wins big, with BJP losing in four of seven by-elections. TMC's success attributed to "patron-client" model and cash incentive schemes. Poor performance of Left-Congress alliance indicates bipolar contest in 2024 LS polls.

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WB Governor invites CM to protest inside Raj Bhawan

West Bengal Governor Ananda Bose invites Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee to stage protests inside Raj Bhawan. He also speaks of his fight against corruption and violence in State-run universities. Five interim VCs resigned due to fear of goons and IAS officers, he said.

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West Bengal Assembly resolution on ‘Poila Baisakh’ as State Foundation Day

West Bengal Assembly passes resolution to observe 'Poila Baishak' (Bengali New Year) as 'Bangla Dibas' (West Bengal Foundation Day) instead of June 20th declared by Centre. Mamata Banerjee urges Governor to not hold event on June 20th.

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Mamata’s ‘economic blockade’ comment | Teachers’ bodies voice concern, call for talks for permanent V-Cs

Teachers' bodies voice concern over WB CM's comment on possible "economic blockade" of universities; call for talks between Raj Bhavan & State Govt for amicable solution. WBCUTA, JUTA & ABUTA urge both sides to sit for talks to end stalemate & ensure smooth functioning of educational institutions. CM's comments reflect…

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Bengal Governor appoints officiating V-C of another varsity amid row

Gov. Bose appoints Prof. Kajal De as interim V-C of Kanyashree Univ. despite CM Banerjee's criticism. Prof. De was previously appointed by Bose as interim V-C of Diamond Harbour Women's Univ. CM accused Bose of ignoring State-appointed search committee & threatened to block funding to univs. following his directions.

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Morning Digest | ‘India’ and ‘Bharat’ can be used in invitation, say legal experts; Indo-Pacific, China map on agenda as PM Modi leaves for Jakarta, and more

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Mamata pitches into ‘India vs Bharat’ row, claims it is blatant attempt to distort history

Reacting to the controversy over a G-20 dinner invite in the name of ‘President of Bharat’, West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Tuesday questioned the need to “suddenly use only Bharat” while referring to India in official communiques.

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Mamata threatens economic blockade of educational institutions if Governor continues to ‘interfere’

West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee threatens economic blockade of higher edu. institutions if Governor continues to interfere. She finds the developments "heart wrenching" & alleges Governor is holding back Bills passed by State Assembly. Calcutta HC ruled no illegality in Governor's orders.

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Govt using central agencies to target businessmen, says Mamata

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Monday said that central agencies are harassing businessmen across the country. She advised businesmen not to cower in fear but approach the courts.

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Sanatana row | Congress says Sarva Dharma Sambhava is the party’s position, Kamal Nath is categorical in rejecting Udhayanidhi Stalin’s comment

Congress says Sarva Dharma Sambhava is our ideology; BJP accused us of insulting Sanatana Dharma. INDIA allies, CM Mamata Banerjee, and Priyank Kharge support DMK leader's comments, while CPI's Raja calls out RSS-BJP.

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