Suvendu Adhikari News - Latest Updates & Headlines
Daily life in Murshidabad resumes after violent protests; schools reopen after 10 days
Murshidabad, April 21: Daily life in Murshidabad gradually resumed amid tight security after the violent protests that erupted in various areas against the Waqf Act.
Bengal CM spreading 'hatred' under garb of 'peace message': Suvendu Adhikari
Kolkata, April 20: Leader of the Opposition in the West Bengal Assembly Suvendu Adhikari on Sunday accused Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee of spreading "hatred" under the garb of her "Peace Message".
Hindus in Murshidabad will face atrocities again, if CAPF deployment is withdrawn: Bengal LoP
Kolkata, April 19: The Leader of the Opposition (LoP) in West Bengal, Suvendu Adhikari, on Saturday expressed apprehension that the Hindu population in the minority-dominated Murshidabad district might be attacked again, once the central armed police forces (CAPF) currently deployed there are withdrawn.
Murshidabad violence: Suvendu Adhikari sees silver lining in Calcutta HC's observations on NIA probe
Kolkata, April 18: Although a special division bench of the Calcutta High Court refrained from giving a direct order for National Investigation Agency (NIA) probe into Murshidabad violence, the Leader of Opposition in the Assembly, Suvendu Adhikari, has found a silver lining in the court’s observation.
Murshidabad violence: Calcutta HC forms 3-member panel for rehabilitation of displaced people
Kolkata, April 18: The Calcutta High Court has directed the formation of a three-member committee for the identification and rehabilitation of people displaced by the violence which took place during the protests over the Waqf Act in Murshidabad district.
Murshidabad violence: INDIA bloc compulsions preventing CPI(M) from criticising Trinamool, says Bengal LoP
Kolkata, April 15: The leader of Opposition (LoP)in the West Bengal Assembly, Suvendu Adhikari, on Tuesday, launched a scathing attack against CPI(M) on the issue of Murshidabad violence, saying that the compulsion of opposition INDIA bloc was preventing it from criticizing Trinamool Congress even though two CPI(M) activists have been killed.
Adhikari ridicules CM Banerjee over 'Bangla Day' post on Bengali New Year's Day
Kolkata, April 15: On the auspicious occasion of Poila Boishakh i.e. Bengali New Year’s Day on Tuesday, Leader of the Opposition (LoP) in West Bengal Assembly, Suvendu Adhikari accused Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee of trying to mislead people.
'Poila Boishakh', PM Modi greets Bengalis on New Year Day
New Delhi, April 15: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday extended greetings on 'Poila Boishakh', which marks the beginning of the Bengali New Year.
ECI should ensure Bengal Assembly poll held under President's Rule: Suvendu Adhikari
Kolkata, April 14: The Election Commission of India (ECI) should ensure that the West Bengal Assembly poll next year is conducted next year under the President's Rule so that each and every voter can cast their votes without any fear, Leader of the Opposition in the state Assembly Suvendu Adhikari said on Monday.
Murshidabad violence: Hindus fleeing in boats, take shelter in school; Suvendu Adhikari posts videos
New Delhi, April 13: After protests against the Waqf Act in West Bengal turned violent, Hindus are reportedly fleeing from Murshidabad.
Hindus are not safe in Bengal, situation is very serious, delicate: Suvendu Adhikari
Kolkata, April 12: In wake of mob violence in Murshidabad in which three people were killed, West Bengal Leader of Opposition and BJP leader Suvendu Adhikari said raised apprehension that Hindus were not safe in the state and situation is very serious, delicate.
Calcutta HC grants Bengal LoP to conduct Hanuman Jayanti rally on April 12
Kolkata, April 10: A single judge bench of the Calcutta High Court, on Thursday, has given permission to the leader of the opposition in West Bengal Assembly Suvendu Adhikari to conduct a rally in Kolkata on April 12 on the occasion of Hanuman Jayanti.
Speech given by her for appeasment, vote bank: WB LoP Suvendu Adhikari slams CM Mamata Banerjee
East Midnapore, April 10: Responding to West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee's speech Leader of Opposition Suvendu Adhikari accused the ruling Trinamool Congress supremo of "appeasement" and "vote bank", stating that the Waqf (Amendment) Act is being implemented from here on.
Bengal Governor seeks report from state govt on violence over Waqf Act
Kolkata, April 9: West Bengal Governor C. V.
WBBSE approaches SC seeking modification in order terminating 25,753 school jobs
Kolkata, April 7: West Bengal Board of Secondary Education (WBBSE) on Monday approached the Supreme Court seeking a modification to its earlier order cancelling 25,753 appointments made by the West Bengal School Service Commission (WBSSC).
Ram Navami celebrations peaceful in Bengal, TMC leaders also participate in processions
Kolkata, April 6: Ram Navami celebrations had been peaceful so far in West Bengal, with Trinamool Congress leaders in their own initiatives having organised processions on the auspicious occasion besides the ones already announced by the state BJP leaders as well as organisations like Anjani Putra Sena and Vishwa Hindu Parishad (VHP), among others.
Bengal LoP participates in Ram Mandir stone laying ceremony at Bengal's Nandigram
Kolkata, April 6: The Leader of the Opposition in West Bengal Assembly, Suvendu Adhikari, on Sunday participated in the foundation stone laying ceremony for a Ram Temple in his constituency, Nandigram in East Midnapore district.
Mamata trying to create confusion over school jobs loss matter, claims BJP
Kolkata, April 5: Two senior BJP leaders in West Bengal on Saturday claimed that Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee is trying to confuse the people in the state on the issue of cancellation of the 25,753 school jobs following an order of the Supreme Court last week, by constantly blaming others.
Students allegedly denied permission to celebrate Ram Navami in Jadavpur University
Kolkata, April 5: The students at Jadavpur University in Kolkata were allegedly denied permission to celebrate Ram Navami on the university campus. According to the students, the reason behind the denial of permission was the vice chancellor's absence.
CM Mamata Banerjee responsible: Suvendu Adhikari on cancellation of 25,000 teachers' jobs in Bengal
Midnapore East, April 3: West Bengal assembly Leader of the Opposition Suvendu Adhikari on Thursday blamed the West Bengal government and Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee for the cancellation of 25,000 teachers' jobs in the state.
VHP approaches Calcutta HC seeking permission to organise Ram Navami procession in Bengal's Bankura
Kolkata, April 2: The Vishva Hindu Parishad (VHP) on Wednesday approached a single-judge bench of the Calcutta High Court seeking permission to conduct a procession at Saltora in the tribal-dominated Bankura district on the occasion of Ram Navami on April 6.
Bengal Police unnecessarily creating panic over Ram Navami: BJP
Kolkata, April 2: A senior leader of BJP from West Bengal, on Wednesday, accused the West Bengal Police of creating unnecessary panic among common people over the forthcoming Ram Navami festival.
Bengal illegal factory blast: Death toll rises to 8, owners absconding
Kolkata, April 1: The death toll in the blast at an illegal firecracker factory in West Bengal's Patharpratima has risen to eight.
West Bengal: Security heightened in Darjeeling after villagers burned tyres, damaged police vehicles
Darjeeling, April 1: Security has been heightened in the Kharibari area of Darjeeling in West Bengal after tensions erupted on Monday evening.
6 killed after explosion reported in West Bengal's Patharpratima
South 24 Parganas, April 1: As many as six people died and several others were injured after an alleged explosion was reported in Patharpratima in the South 24 Parganas district, West Bengal, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Suvendu Adhikari said on Tuesday.
Bengal government avoiding action against those spreading communal hatred: CPI-M
Kolkata, March 31: The CPI-M leadership on Monday accused the West Bengal government of not taking any concrete action against those who are responsible for "spreading communal hatred" and "communal tension" in the state.
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.
West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee arrives in Kolkata after 6-day visit to London
Kolkata, March 29: West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee arrived in Kolkata on Saturday after a 6-day visit to London.
Bengal Police caution of possible communal tension on Ram Navami
Kolkata, March 29: West Bengal Police, on Saturday, cautioned the people of possible communal tension in the state on the occasion of Ram Navami festival on April 6.
Suvendu Adhikari demands CAPF in Bengal's Mothabari to 'protect' Hindus
Kolkata, March 28: The Leader of Opposition in West Bengal Assembly, Suvendu Adhikari on Friday said he has written a letter to Governor C.V. Ananda Bose requesting him to direct the state government to deploy the Central Armed Police Forces (CAPF) in Mothabari in Malda district following large-scale attack on the Hindus.
Trinamool will face Newton's Third Law of Motion, claims Bengal LoP
Kolkata, March 27: West Bengal Leader of the Opposition (LoP) Suvendu Adhikari on Thursday claimed that the ruling Trinamool Congress will face Newton's Third Law of Motion (for every action there is an equal and opposite reaction) for the alleged violence it has unleashed across the state.
Will move Calcutta HC over govt's attempt to mislead SC on OBC reservation: Bengal LoP
Kolkata, March 26: West Bengal Leader of the Opposition (LoP) Suvendu Adhikari on Wednesday claimed that he will move the Calcutta High Court against the state government, highlighting the attempts to mislead the Supreme Court (SC) on the pretext of a fresh survey to identify the Other Backward Classes (OBCs).
'Fictitious communities named', Suvendu Adhikari questions Mamata govt's new OBC survey
Kolkata, March 26: The Leader of Opposition (LoP) in the West Bengal Assembly, Suvendu Adhikari, on Wednesday questioned the fresh survey bring conducted by the state government to identify the Other Backward Classes (OBCs), alleging that "completely make-believe, fictitious and imaginary' communities have been listed.
Calcutta HC moved for CAPF deployment in cooperative bank poll
Kolkata, March 25: A plea was filed in the Calcutta High Court on Tuesday seeking central armed paramilitary force (CAPF) deployment for the polls to a cooperative bank in West Bengal.
'Hindi-speaking Hindu voters in Bengal targeted in the name of voters' list review'
Kolkata, March 24: The Hindi-speaking Hindu voters and even some Bengali-speaking voters from the backward communities are being targeted by the ruling Trinamool Congress in West Bengal in 'close association' with some officials in the state administration, Leader of Opposition in the state Assembly Suvendu Adhikari told the mediapersons on Monday.
Ram Navami procession routes in Kolkata to be monitored by CCTVs
Kolkata, March 23: Amid experiences of clashes in different pockets in West Bengal over Ram Navami processions in the past, Kolkata Police have decided to bring the routes this year on April 6 under blanket CCTV coverage.
Ruckus in Bengal Assembly as BJP MLAs stage walkout
Kolkata, March 20: Ruckus erupted in the West Bengal Assembly on Thursday, the last day of the second phase of budget session, as the BJP legislators protested, staged a walkout, and then burnt the effigy of Speaker Biman Bandopadhyay in the lawn.
Controversies shroud appointment of two new members of West Bengal Information Commission
Kolkata, March 19: Controversies have started surfacing over the appointment of two new members of the West Bengal Information Commission the official announcement of which was made on Wednesday evening.
Bengal Assembly panel asks Humayun Kabir to refrain from making controversial comments
Kolkata, March 18: The Disciplinary Committee of the West Bengal Assembly on Tuesday cautioned Humayun Kabir, Trinamool Congress MLA from Bharatpur constituency, to refrain from making controversial comments in public in future.
Ruckus in Bengal Assembly as Speaker refuses to admit BJP's adjournment motion notice
Kolkata, March 18: Ruckus prevailed in the West Bengal Assembly on Tuesday as the BJP legislators protested and staged a walkout after Speaker Biman Bandopadhyay refused to admit a notice for adjournment motion given by its MLAs seeking discussions on the clashes between two groups in certain pockets of the state on the occasion of “Holi” last week.