In Kolkata, the government led by Mamata Banerjee has replaced police commissioner Vineet Goyal due to protests from junior doctors. The doctors are demanding justice for a trainee medic who was raped and murdered at RG Kar Medical College last month. Manoj Kumar Verma, previously the Additional Director General (Law and Order), has been appointed ...
On July 21, 1993, a significant event reshaped Kolkata’s political landscape. Mamata Banerjee, then the Youth Congress head, led a protest demanding voter identity cards be essential for voting. The police’s harsh response resulted in the deaths of 13 party workers, marking a pivotal moment in Banerjee’s rise as a champion of the masses. Fast ...
 "In a surprising turn, CM Mamata Banerjee engaged with junior doctors amidst mounting protests for justice in West Bengal’s healthcare.")
West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee recently met with a delegation of junior doctors at her Kalighat residence in Kolkata. This visit comes amid ongoing protests by junior doctors just a short distance from the state’s health department headquarters, Swasthya Bhaban. The protest area, filled with graffiti and slogans demanding accountability and change within the ...
West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee announced a compensation of Rs 2 lakh each for the families of 29 individuals who died due to disruptions in medical services caused by a doctors’ strike. The protest started on August 9, following the tragic rape and murder of a junior doctor, igniting nationwide outrage. Banerjee expressed her ...
West Bengal’s political landscape is in turmoil as Governor C.V. Ananda Bose announced a social boycott of Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee. This decision follows public outrage over the ongoing crisis at RG Kar Medical College, linked to the tragic rape and murder of a trainee doctor. The situation has led to a prolonged strike by ...
On September 12, 2024, West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee met with striking junior doctors at the State Secretariat, but the talks fell apart over the issue of live streaming the meeting. The doctors insisted on transparency following the tragic rape and murder of a colleague at R.G. Kar Medical College, while the government refused, ...
 "West Bengal’s CM Mamata Banerjee offers to resign for the people’s sake amid protests over the RG Kar doctor’s murder.")
West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee announced her willingness to resign for the sake of the people, expressing frustration over the ongoing tensions surrounding the RG Kar Medical College and Hospital case. During a press conference, she apologized to the public for not resolving the situation, as junior doctors refused to attend a crucial meeting. ...
The family of a murder victim has openly criticized West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee for her remarks encouraging the public to focus on Durga Puja celebrations. They expressed their deep sorrow, asking, “What about our festivities when we have lost our daughter?” The victim’s mother labeled the CM’s comments as insensitive and questioned how ...
 "Political Showdown: Banerjee vs. Devi on Rape Case Justice in Bengal")
Union Minister Annapurna Devi has urged West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee to implement existing laws effectively to combat violence against women. In her recent letter, she highlighted that the state has not activated 11 Fast Track Special Courts needed to handle rape and POCSO cases, despite a backlog of 48,600 such cases. Banerjee, responding ...
