A massive fire broke out at a pharmaceutical warehouse in Hooghly district of West Bengal on Wednesday morning, destroying a significant amount of inventory but thankfully not causing any casualties. Ten fire engines rushed to the scene upon receiving a distress call at approximately 5:00 AM and battled for over five hours to bring the blaze under control. The cooling process is currently underway as authorities investigate the cause of the fire, which has yet to be determined.
West Bengal Governor CV Ananda Bose has denounced the corruption in the state’s teacher recruitment system, expressing shock and disappointment over the Calcutta High Court’s cancellation of appointments for 25,753 educators and staff. Bose emphasized the gravity of deceiving future generations through corrupt practices in education.
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.
PM Modi’s election campaign focused on criticizing the Congress manifesto, while Amit Shah addressed corruption and infiltration issues in West Bengal. Telugu Desam Party’s Lok Sabha candidate, Dr. Chandrasekhar, has emerged as one of the wealthiest candidates with assets worth nearly Rs 5,800 crore. In the world of sports, S Badrinath and Aaron Finch have shared their views on potential candidates for the Indian and Australian teams for the T20 World Cup.
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 the unwavering nature of the Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA) against interference from both Congress and Trinamool Congress leader Mamata Banerjee during a rally in West Bengal. Shah also revealed the BJP’s ambitious goal of securing 35 Lok Sabha seats in the state, which witnessed 18 BJP victories in 2019. He accused the TMC of rampant corruption, citing the lavish lifestyles of its leaders. Shah urged the electorate to dismiss the prevailing “money culture” and support the BJP’s promise of addressing issues such as infiltration, violence, and disrespect towards women.
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.
In a major development in the West Bengal Teacher Recruitment Scam, the Calcutta High Court has declared the 2016 School Service Commission (SSC) recruitment panel null and void. This has resulted in the termination of employment and the requirement for salary refunds from 23,753 affected teachers and non-teaching staff. The decision stems from irregularities identified in the appointment process across various educational sectors in the state.
