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India Gazette
23-05-2025
- Politics
- India Gazette
Op Sindoor: Mamata Banerjee urges govt to convene special session of Parliament
Kolkata (West Bengal) [India], May 23 (ANI): West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Friday urged the Union Government to convene a special session of the Parliament upon the safe return of the delegation, believing that people of this great nation have the foremost right to be informed about the recent conflict, referring to the military confrontation between India and Pakistan. In a post on social media platform X on Friday, CM Mamata Banerjee said, ' I am glad to see all-party delegation visiting various countries as part of India's global outreach against terrorism. As I have consistently maintained, the AITC stands firmly behind any step the Union takes in the national interest and in defence of our sovereignty'. 'I urge the Union Government to convene a special session of Parliament upon the safe return of the delegation, as I believe the people of this great nation have the foremost right to be informed about the recent conflict and the evolving developments - BEFORE ANYONE ELSE,' Mamata added in her post. This initiative follows the April 22 attack in Pahalgam, Jammu & Kashmir, where 26 tourists - 25 Indian and one Nepali - were killed in an assault carried out by terrorists who, according to Indian authorities, came from Pakistan. The all-party delegation projects India's national consensus and resolute approach to combating terrorism in all its forms and manifestations. It will convey to the world the country's strong message of zero tolerance for terrorism. India had launched Operation Sindoor in response to the Pahalgam terror attack. India launched precision strikes on terror infrastructure in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK). The Indian Armed Forces responded effectively to subsequent Pakistani aggression and pounded its airbases. The two countries have reached an understanding to stop military action following a call made by Pakistan's DGMO to his Indian counterpart (ANI)
Time of India
20-05-2025
- Politics
- Time of India
Mamata Banerjee names Abhishek Banerjee to represent AITC in all-party delegation
Kolkata: The All India Trinamool Congress (AITC) has announced that its Chairperson, Mamata Banerjee , has nominated National General Secretary Abhishek Banerjee to represent the party in an all-party delegation for India's global outreach against terrorism . We're delighted to share that our Chairperson Smt. @MamataOfficial has nominated Nat'l GS Shri @abhishekaitc to represent Trinamool Congress in the all-party delegation for India's global outreach against terrorism. At a time when the world must unite to confront the growing... - All India Trinamool Congress (@AITCofficial) May 20, 2025 In a post on X, AITC stated that Abhishek Banerjee's inclusion in the delegation underscores the party's resolute stance against terrorism. "We're delighted to share that our Chairperson, Smt. @MamataOfficial has nominated National GS Shri @abhishekaitc to represent Trinamool Congress in the all-party delegation for India's global outreach against terrorism. At a time when the world must unite to confront the growing threat of terrorism, Shri Abhishek Banerjee's inclusion brings both conviction and clarity to the table. His presence will not only reflect Bengal's firm stand against terror but also strengthen India's collective voice on the global stage," reads X post. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Glicemia alta? Pingue isso na água antes de dormir Saúde Melhor Idade Veja agora Undo The multi-party delegation, consisting of seven groups led by one MP each, has been initiated to counter global misinformation and highlight India's zero-tolerance policy on terrorism. The list includes Members of Parliament from multi-party groups, which have been divided into seven groups consisting of 8-9 members. A leader has been assigned for each group who will lead the delegation at the global level. Live Events Union Minister Kiren Rijiju , while posting the list on Saturday, also highlighted how the Members of Parliament have shown a united stance of "One mission. One message. One Bharat." "One mission. One message. One Bharat. Seven All-Party Delegations will soon engage key nations under Operation Sindoor , reflecting our collective resolve against terrorism. Here's the list of MPs & delegations representing this united front," Rijiju said in a post on X. Group 1, led by Bharatiya Janata Party MP Baijayant Panda will be visiting Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, Bahrain, and Algeria. Three more BJP MPs--Nishikant Dubey, Phangnon Konyak, Rekha Sharma are part of the group. AIMIM chief Asaduddin Owaisi , former Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Ghulam Nabi Azad , nominated Rajya Sabha member Satnam Singh Sandhu and Former Foreign Secretary Harsh Shringla will be part of the group. Group 2, led by BJP's Ravi Shankar Prasad will be going to certain European countries, including to United Kingdom, France, Germany, Italy, Denmark and others. BJP's Daggubati Purandeswari and Samik Bhattacharya, along with Shiv Sena (UBT)'s Priyanka Chaturvedi, nominated Rajya Sabha member Ghulam Ali Khatana, Congress' Amar Singh, former Minister of state for External Affairs MJ Akbar will be part of this group. Group 3 is led by Sanjay Kumar Jha, Janata Dal (United)'s National Working President. The nine member group will be visiting Indonesia, Malaysia, Republic of Korea, Japan, and Singapore. BJP's Aparajita Sarangi, Brij Lal, Pradan Baruah, Hemang Joshi, along with Trinamool Congress's Yusuf Pathan, CPI(M)'s John Brittas, former External Affairs Minister Salman Khurshid and Mohan Kumar are part of the group. Group 4 will be led by Shiv Sena MP Shrikant Eknath Shinde, who will be visiting United Arab Emirates, Liberia, Congo, and Sierra Leone. BJP's Bansuri Swaraj, Atul Garg, Manan Kumar Mishra, along with Opposition members including Indian Union Muslim League MP Mohammed Basheer, BJD's Sasmit Patra, and Sujan Chinoy will be part of the group. Group 5 is led by Congress' Shashi Tharoor, with them slated to go to United States, Panama, Guyana, Brazil, and Colombia. BJP's Shashank MTripathi, Bhubaneswar Kalita, and Tejasvi Surya, along with LJP (Ram Vilas)'s Shambhavi Choudhary, TDP's GM Harish Balayogi, Shiv Sena's Milind Deora, JMM's Sarfaraz Ahmad will be accompanied along with former Ambassador to US, Taranjit Singh Sandhu. Group 6, led by DMK MP Kanimozhi Karunanidhi will be going to a second group of European countries, such as Spain, Greece, Slovenia, Latvia, and Russia. Samajwadi Party's Rajeev Rai, National Conference's Mian Altaf Ahmad, BJP's Brijesh Chowta, RJD's Prem Chand Gupta, AAP's Ashok Kumar Mittal will be accompanied by Manjeev S Puri, and Jawed Ashraf. Group 7, led by NCP (SCP) MP Supriya Sule will be representing India's stand in Egypt, Qatar, Ethiopia, and South Africa. BJP's Rajiv Pratap Ruddy, Anurag Singh Thakur, V Muraleedharan along with Congress' Manish Tewari, Anand Sharma, TDP's Lavu Sri Krishna Devarayalu, AAP's Vikramjeet Singh Sahney, and former permanent representative of India to UN, Syed Akbaruddin will be putting forth India's policy of zero-tolerance against terrorism. Operation Sindoor was launched on May 7, targeting terror bases in Pakistan in retaliation for the deadly Pahalgam terror attack on April 22.
The Hindu
20-05-2025
- Politics
- The Hindu
Trinamool Congress nominates Abhishek Banerjee to be part of all-party delegation on Operation Sindoor
The Trinamool Congress has nominated party's national general secretary Abhishek Banerjee to be part of parliamentary delegation on Operation Sindoor. The development comes after the party opted out of the delegation citing that it was not consulted before nominating its MP Yusuf Pathan to be part one of international delegation. The impasse was resolved after a Union Cabinet Minister reached out to Mamata Banerjee and she suggested the name of the Diamond Harbour MP. Also Read | India's global outreach on Operation Sindoor: Full list of delegation members and destinations 'We're delighted to share that our Chairperson Smt. @MamataOfficial has nominated Nat'l GS Shri @abhishekaitc to represent Trinamool Congress in the all-party delegation for India's global outreach against terrorism,' a statement by the Trinamool Congress said. We're delighted to share that our Chairperson Smt. @MamataOfficial has nominated Nat'l GS Shri @abhishekaitc to represent Trinamool Congress in the all-party delegation for India's global outreach against terrorism. At a time when the world must unite to confront the growing… — All India Trinamool Congress (@AITCofficial) May 20, 2025 The statement added that at a time when the world must unite to confront the growing threat of terrorism, Mr. Banerjee's inclusion brings both conviction and clarity to the table. 'His presence will not only reflect Bengal's firm stand against terror but also strengthen India's collective voice on the global stage,' the statement added. Also Read | All-party delegation to convey India's united message against terrorism marred by partisan politics In another development, a five member delegation of Trinamool Congress to visit Srinagar, Poonch, and Rajouri from May 21 to 23. 'The delegation comprising @derekobrienmp @MdNadimulHaque6 @ManasB_Official @sagarikaghose and Mamata Thakur, will be in the region from May 21 to 23 to express solidarity with the people affected by cross-border attacks, and share the grief of the families who have lost their loved ones,' a statement from Trinamool Congress said.
NDTV
02-05-2025
- Politics
- NDTV
Case Filed After Video Of Carriage Horse Collapsing On Kolkata Street Goes Viral
A disturbing video of a dehydrated and undernourished horse collapsing from heatstroke in Kolkata has triggered public outrage on social media. The clip, originally posted by animal rights group PETA India, shows the horse being beaten and dragged by its handler even after it collapsed to the ground. The video sparked a conversation about working animals' treatment in India, particularly in urban areas where extreme weather and poor regulation pose serious threats to their well-being. Sharing the video on X, PETA India stressed the need to abolish practices where animals are forced to work under rigid conditions. "Horses who are severely underweight, dehydrated, and in pain are not a tourist attraction. Respected @MamataOfficial, @SwapanDebnath98, @KolkataPolice, please send the horse to a sanctuary & replace cruel horse-drawn carriages with e-vehicles," the animal rights group wrote. Horses who are severely underweight, dehydrated, and in pain are not a tourist attraction. Respected @MamataOfficial, @SwapanDebnath98, @KolkataPolice, please send the horse to a sanctuary & replace cruel horse-drawn carriages with e-vehicles. #SaveKolkataHorses — PETA India (@PetaIndia) May 1, 2025 Actor Pooja Bhatt shared the video online, calling on West Bengal Chief Minister Mamta Banerjee to immediately ban the use of horse-drawn carriages. "Heartbreaking. A horse collapses on Kolkata's streets from heat & exhaustion & is pushed to continue. Hon @MamataOfficial @KolkataPolice @SwapanDebnath98 @derekobrienmp Beseech you'll ban these cruel horse-drawn carriages & switch to humane, progressive e-carriages," she wrote. "This is damn cruel! Are they even feeding the hores?" wrote one X user. "So cruel and heartless .. such people should be punished without mercy," commented another. "So sad and inhumane, the horse owner should be punished to use animals without feeding them enough water and food OR FOR NOT CARING FOR ANIMAL HEALTH," said a third user. Following the public outrage and PETA's complaint, Kolkata Police shared that a case has been filed against the horse handler. "Over the incident, Bhowanipore PS has registered the FIR on 24.04.2025 Ref: Case No. 90/25 under proper sections of law of BNS & PCA Act on PETA's complaint. Appropriate legal action is being taken against the accused person involved," the Kolkata Police wrote on X. The cops also informed that the horse is now under medical supervision and receiving regular veterinary care. Over the incident, Bhowanipore PS has registered the FIR on 24.04.2025 Ref : Case No. 90/25 under proper sections of law of BNS & PCA Act on PETA's complaint. Appropriate legal action is being taken against the accused person involved. The horse is under medical care with regular… — Kolkata Police (@KolkataPolice) April 30, 2025 Reacting to the post, PETA India shared an update, saying, "A dehydrated and emaciated horse suffered a heatstroke and collapsed in Kolkata, as the handler slapped and yelled at the horse. We commend the @kolpolice for registering an FIR following a PETA India complaint." "Nobody should have to endure such cruelty!" it added.
Indian Express
01-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Indian Express
Video of horse collapsing on Kolkata streets while pulling carriage goes viral, Pooja Bhatt urges CM Mamata Banerjee to intervene: ‘Heartbreaking'
Trigger Warning Actor Pooja Bhatt has called on West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee to immediately ban the use of horse-drawn carriages, following a disturbing video that went viral, showing a horse collapsing on a street in Kolkata due to heat exhaustion. The viral clip, originally posted by animal rights group PETA India, shows a dehydrated and undernourished horse collapsing from heatstroke. Despite its critical condition, the animal's handler is seen slapping and dragging it in an attempt to force it to continue pulling a carriage. Reacting to the video on X, Bhatt wrote, 'Heartbreaking. A horse collapses on Kolkata's streets from heat & exhaustion & is pushed to continue. Hon @MamataOfficial @KolkataPolice @SwapanDebnath98 @derekobrienmp Beseech you'll ban these cruel horse-drawn carriages & switch to humane, progressive e-carriages,' she wrote. See here: Heartbreaking. A horse collapses on Kolkata's streets from heat & exhaustion & is pushed to continue. Hon @MamataOfficial @KolkataPolice @SwapanDebnath98 @derekobrienmp Beseech you'll to ban these cruel horse-drawn carriages & switch to humane, progressive e-carriages 🙏🙏🙏 — Pooja Bhatt (@PoojaB1972) April 30, 2025 The distressing video has reignited the conversation around the treatment of working animals in India, especially in urban centers where extreme weather and poor regulation pose serious threats to their well-being. 'Severely Malnourished Horse,' a user wrote. 'Yes, these cruel people should be behind the bars,' another user commented. Following public outrage and PETA's complaint, Kolkata Police shared that an FIR was filed against the horse's handler. 'Over the incident, Bhowanipore PS has registered the FIR on 24.04.2025 Ref: Case No. 90/25 under proper sections of law of BNS & PCA Act on PETA's complaint. Appropriate legal action is being taken against the accused person involved,' the Kolkata Police wrote on X, adding that the horse is now under medical supervision and receiving regular veterinary care. Over the incident, Bhowanipore PS has registered the FIR on 24.04.2025 Ref : Case No. 90/25 under proper sections of law of BNS & PCA Act on PETA's complaint. Appropriate legal action is being taken against the accused person involved. The horse is under medical care with regular… — Kolkata Police (@KolkataPolice) April 30, 2025 PETA India also shared an update, stating, 'A dehydrated and emaciated horse suffered a heatstroke and collapsed in Kolkata, as the handler slapped and yelled at the horse. We commend the @kolpolice for registering an FIR following a PETA India complaint. Nobody should have to endure such cruelty!'
