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West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee has strongly criticized the Calcutta High Court’s decision to terminate the jobs of 25,757 teachers, calling it a ‘BJP pilgrimage site.’ She accused the court of accepting PILs from the BJP while ignoring pleas from others, expressing shock at the sudden loss of employment for so many individuals. Banerjee emphasized the importance of teachers in schools and questioned the consequences of their job loss on the education system. She urged the affected teachers not to support the BJP in the upcoming elections, citing their role in orchestrating the job cuts.

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee has criticized Defense Minister Rajnath Singh for his statement that no one can stop the implementation of the Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA). Banerjee accused Singh of using uncivilized language and said she did not expect such words from a senior BJP leader. She also alleged that the BJP is spending crores on publicity but people are not with them.

Suspended Trinamool Congress (TMC) leader Sheikh Shahjahan was overcome with emotion after a court hearing in West Bengal’s Basirhat. While being escorted by CBI sleuths, he caught a glimpse of his daughter and burst into tears. The video of the incident went viral on social media, and BJP IT cell chief Amit Malviya criticized Shahjahan as a “poster boy” of Mamata Banerjee.

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee has expressed concerns over the recent loss of jobs for thousands of school staff, emphasizing the importance of education and questioning the role of the courts in overturning appointments. Banerjee has vowed to appeal the Calcutta High Court’s decision to scrap the West Bengal School Service Commission’s selection process, affecting 25,757 appointments. She has also criticized the opposition for allegedly influencing the court’s judgment and enjoying protection from prosecution.

The role of opposition parties in a democracy like India is crucial, but recent statements by opposition leaders raise concerns about the quality and direction of this role. Responsible dialogue and constructive criticism are essential, but recent comments have bordered on personal attacks, spread misinformation, and incited violence, undermining the democratic ethos and public trust. Opposition leaders must remember their role is not obstruction but constructive criticism and offering viable alternatives. In these challenging times, responsible leadership is crucial, and opposition voices must elevate the quality of public discourse, foster mutual respect, and seek unity rather than division.

TMC supremo and West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee alleged a BJP attempt to kill her nephew, Abhishek Banerjee, following the arrest of a Mumbai man suspected of conducting reconnaissance and having links to the 26/11 terror attack. Banerjee also attacked the BJP for intimidating opposition leaders and criticized the Calcutta High Court’s decision to cancel appointments of over 25,000 teachers and staff, promising to fight the order in the Supreme Court.

The upcoming 2024 Lok Sabha elections in West Bengal are poised to be fiercely contested between the Trinamool Congress (TMC) and the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP). The author’s observations during a recent visit to the state reveal a heightened sense of political fervor and enthusiasm among both parties, with a strong presence of BJP supporters flaunting their Hindu faith. The article analyzes the reasons behind Mamata Banerjee’s continued dominance in West Bengal, highlighting her charismatic leadership, the TMC’s booth-level strength, and the support of the Muslim electorate. However, the article also cautions against the potential for counter-polarization of Hindu votes if the BJP intensifies its Hindutva campaign.

Union Home Minister Amit Shah asserted that West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee is opposing the Citizenship (Amendment) Act and preventing refugees from obtaining Indian citizenship. Shah, addressing a Malda South roadshow, urged voters to support the BJP in the 2024 Lok Sabha elections, highlighting the unabated infiltration under TMC rule and emphasizing that it could only be curbed with BJP’s victory. He further stated that neither Congress nor Banerjee would dare to interfere with the CAA.

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee has stated that the BJP is experiencing panic following the initial phase of Lok Sabha elections, predicting their impending defeat. She dismissed the Sandeshkhali controversy as a BJP tactic to discredit her government during the election period.