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Black day in the history of Bengal: BJP's Sukanta Majumdar blames Mamata Banerjee for cancellation of over 25,000 school jobs
North 24 Parganas, April 10: Union Minister of State for Education and West Bengal BJP leader Sukanta Majumdar on Thursday blamed Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee for the cancellation of over 25,000 school jobs, stating that the TMC government committed "theft," resulting in teachers losing their jobs.
Stay aware of 'Chunavi Hindus' like Rahul Gandhi and others...: Sukanta Majumdar
North 24 Parganas, April 6: Union Minister and West Bengal BJP leader Sukanta Majumdar criticised the TMC-led West Bengal government for their changing stance on Ram Navami, stating that they once claimed Ram doesn't belong to Bengal but now say he belongs to everyone.
Ram Navami in Bengal: All processions to be under tight camera surveillance
Kolkata, April 5: In the wake of intelligence alerts warning of possible tensions during Ram Navami celebrations in parts of West Bengal, the state and Kolkata police have decided to bring every procession under comprehensive camera surveillance on Sunday.
Trouble looming for govt over Cabinet nod to creating extra jobs in schools: Bengal BJP chief
Kolkata, April 4: Trinamool Congress and the West Bengal government are heading for bigger trouble as the Supreme Court will soon start hearing the matter related to the CBI probe into the Cabinet decision approving creation of supernumerary posts in schools.
Mamata govt didn't segregate 'tainted' teachers from 'genuine' ones to save her partymen: BJP
Kolkata, April 4: After the Supreme Court cancelled 25,753 school jobs in state-run schools in West Bengal, the BJP said on Friday that the Mamata government did not segregate "tainted" teachers from "genuine" ones to "save" her partymen who have taken money from the job aspirants.
People like Mamata Banerjee try to break India...: Union Minister Sukanta Majumdar
New Delhi, April 4: Union Minister and state West Bengal BJP chief Sukanta Majumdar on Thursday attacked West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee and said that the people like the TMC chief try to break India.
Union Minister Sukanta Majumdar interacts with West Bengal MLAs
New Delhi, April 2: Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) West Bengal President and Union Minister Sukanta Majumdar interacted with West Bengal MLAs at his residence in Delhi.
Communal tension continues in Bengal's Mothabari, 57 arrested
Kolkata, March 30: Tension continued in Mothabari in West Bengal's Malda district, where communal attacks took place last week. The state police have claimed to have made 57 arrests in this connection so far.
Ruckus in Kolkata over BJP's protest rally against Bengal govt's decision allowing women to work in bars
Kolkata, March 22: Tension broke out in a crowded area in Kolkata on Saturday following clashes between BJP supporters and the state police officers as the latter tried to stop a rally by the party against a recent Bill passed in the West Bengal Assembly removing provisions in the Bengal Excise Act, 1909, that prohibited employment of women in ON-category liquor shops.
Amit Shah's Bengal tour planned in March-end postponed
Kolkata, March 22: A scheduled tour of Union Home Minister Amit Shah to West Bengal to take stock of the organisational setup of BJP in the state has been postponed for some time, according to the party's state president and Union Minister of State Sukanta Majumdar.
Union Minister Sukanta Majumdar slams Mamata Banerjee govt over alleged incidents of stone pelting during Ram Navami celebrations
New Delhi, March 21: Union Minister Sukanta Majumdar on Friday slammed the Mamata Banerjee government in West Bengal over alleged incidents of stone pelting during the celebrations of Ram Navami festivities, saying that such incidents could compel reactions from the "society".
BJP gears up for 2026 West Bengal polls: Sukanta Majumdar calls for TMC's ouster, slams Mamata Banerjee
New Delhi, March 18: A meeting was held on Monday at the residence of West Bengal BJP President and Union Minister Sukanta Majumdar to discuss the party's strategy for the 2026 West Bengal Assembly elections. The meeting was attended by all BJP MPs from the state and Leader of Opposition in the West Bengal Assembly Suvendu Adhikari.
Union Minister Sukanta Majumdar holds meeting to discuss strategy for 2026 Bengal polls
New Delhi, March 17: West Bengal State President and Union Minister Sukanta Majumdar along with all the MPs and Leader of Opposition in West Bengal Assembly and BJP leader Suvendu Adhikari held a meeting to discuss the strategy for West Bengal Assembly Elections 2026.
HM Amit Shah likely to visit West Bengal on March 29-30: Union Minister Sukanta Majumdar
Kolkata, March 17: Union Minister and West Bengal BJP President Sukanta Majumdar has said that Union Home Minister Amit Shah is likely to visit West Bengal on March 29 and 30; however, he pointed out that the confirmation is still pending.
BJP declares names of 25 organisational district presidents in Bengal
Kolkata, March 14: The West Bengal unit of BJP, on Friday, announced the list of 25 organisational district presidents in the state.
NEP is a revolution, not saffron or green: Sukanta Majumdar slams Stalin's remark
New Delhi, March 13: Union Minister Sukanta Majumdar on Thursday slammed Tamil Nadu CM MK Stalin's comments on the National Education Policy (NEP), saying there is nothing saffron in the policy and called it a revolution in India's education system.
PM Vidyalaxmi: Rs 3,600 cr allocated for higher education loans till 2030-31
New Delhi, March 10: An outlay of Rs 3,600 crore under the PM Vidyalaxmi scheme has been made from 2024-25 to 2030-31 for providing 3 per cent interest subvention benefit for up to 7 lakh fresh students seeking guarantor-free education loan for high education, the Lok Sabha was informed on Monday.
Nothing but political war: Union Minister Sukanta Majumdar on row over three language policy
Kolkata, March 8: Following the row over allegations of attempt to impose the Hindi language in Tamil Nadu, Union Minister Sukanta Majumdar clarified that in the three-language formula, the emphasis was on the mother tongue.
Why should we take a rotten potato?: Union Minister Majumdar on Abhishek Banerjee's remarks on joining BJP
Siliguri, March 1: After TMC National General Secretary and MP Abhishek Banerjee's remarks on joining the BJP, Union Minister Sukanta Majumdar rejected the idea of accepting Banerjee into their party, calling him a "rotten potato" and stating that his presence in TMC only serves to highlight the party's alleged corruption.
Union Minister Majumdar lauds PM Modi's 'Mann ki Baat' address, says govt working to empower women
New Delhi, February 23: Union Minister Sukanta Majumdar on Sunday lauded Prime Minister Narendra Modi's 'Mann Ki Baat' address for highlighting crucial issues related to women's rights and noted that the government's efforts are aligned with his vision of empowering women across the nation.
West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee attends stone-laying ceremony of Narayana Hospital in Kolkata
Kolkata, February 20: West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee attended the foundation stone-laying ceremony of Narayana Hospital in New Town, Kolkata, on Thursday.
Mrityu-Kumbh: BJP protest against Mamata Banerjee in Kolkata
Kolkata, February 19: BJP workers on Wednesday staged a protest in Kolkata against West Bengal chief minister Mamata Banerjee and denounced her "Mrityu-Kumbh" remarks.
Railway Ministry probing if any conspiracy or fake news behind Delhi stampede: Sukanta Majumdar
Bardhaman, February 16: Union Minister Sukanta Majumdar stated that the Railway Ministry is investigating whether "fake news" was propagated, leading to the stampede at the New Delhi Railway Station on Saturday. As many as 18 people were killed and many others were left injured in the tragedy.
Northeast region has 2,054 startups, Assam leads: Centre
New Delhi, Feb 13: Led by Assam, there are at least 2,054 startups in the northeast region now, the Central government informed on Thursday.
West Bengal budget is directionless, focuses only on Rewari politics: Sukanta Majumdar
Kolkata, February 13: Reacting to the West Bengal Budget, Union Minister Sukanta Majumdar on Wednesday termed it "directionless" and said it fails to address the issue of unemployment.
BJP terms West Bengal Budget for 2025-26 'visionless'
Kolkata, Feb 12: The West Bengal unit of the BJP, on Wednesday, has described the state Budget for the financial year 2025-26 as visionless, and lacking directions towards industrialisation and employment generation.
Delhi Assembly poll results: Slugfest in Bengal over probable impact in 2026 state polls
Kolkata, Feb 8: In the wake of the resounding victory of the BJP in the Delhi Assembly elections, a political slugfest started over the impact of the results on the crucial "Battle for West Bengal" in 2026.
Budget is for poor, farmers and middle class: Union Minister Sukanta Majumdar slams Rahul Gandhi
New Delhi, February 2: Union Minister Sukanta Majumdar hit out at Lok Sabha Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi for claiming that Union Budget will "benefit 20-25 billionaires," and said that the budget is for the poor, farmers and the middle class including Dalit community.