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India Today
4 days ago
- Politics
- India Today
Mamata Banerjee rebuts PM Modi's Alipurduar remarks, highlights initiatives
In a pointed response to Prime Minister Narendra Modi's recent rally in Alipurduar, West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee has vehemently rejected the allegations of underdevelopment in the region.'Yesterday a vicious and false campaign was there at Alipurduar in North Bengal from a self-serving and politically motivated point of view for narrow power gains. This was a campaign that attempted to downplay and erase out the significant development works of our government for the people in Alipurduar district,' Banerjee wrote on blatant untruths were served from the high quarters of the Hon'ble Prime Minister. Therefore, I want to share some facts and data relating to our actual impactful initiatives for the people of Alipurduar,' the post further read. Addressing the claims as part of a "vicious and false campaign," Banerjee presented a comprehensive overview of the state's developmental efforts in Chief Minister began by emphasising the establishment of Alipurduar as the 20th district of West Bengal in June 2014, aimed at enhancing administrative highlighted that, since its formation, the district has witnessed substantial progress across various sectors, ensuring that every resident has benefited from at least one state government Bengal CM also added that in terms of infrastructure, the state government has made significant strides. Notable projects include the 'Dooars Kanya' integrated administrative building, a multi-speciality hospital in Falakata, an AYUSH hospital, a nursing school and numerous wellness the educational landscape has also been bolstered with the establishment of Alipurduar University, a government engineering college, and several new schools and student welfare initiatives have played a pivotal role in uplifting the community. Over Rs 1,200 crore has been disbursed through various programs, benefiting lakhs of individuals. Programs like Lakshmir Bhandar, Kanyashree, Khadyasathi, and Swasthya Sathi have had a transformative impact on the lives of the people in Banerjee concluded by reiterating the state's dedication to the holistic development of Alipurduar. She emphasised that the government's focus remains on the welfare of the people, irrespective of their religion, race, or caste and reaffirmed the commitment to continuous development in the Watch
Time of India
4 days ago
- Politics
- Time of India
Mamata gives point-by-point rebuttal to BJP's ‘vicious propaganda' on Alipurduar
Kolkata: CM Mamata Banerjee on Friday gave a point-by-point rebuttal to BJP's claims over "non-development of north Bengal, particularly Alipurduar" just hours after PM Narendra Modi's speech there. In a long post on her X account, Banerjee claimed the campaign was a "vicious and false" propaganda against the state. "Yesterday, a vicious and false campaign was there at Alipurduar in north Bengal from a self-serving and politically motivated point of view for narrow power gains. This was a campaign that attempted to downplay and erase the significant development works of our govt for the people in Alipurduar district. The blatant untruths were served from the high quarters of the Hon'ble Prime Minister. Therefore, I want to share some facts and data relating to our actual impactful initiatives for the people of Alipurduar," she wrote. "We always try to do our best for the people of Bengal, that is why they are with us. We do not divide people on basis of religion, race, caste or narrow-mindedness. We continuously work for people, always standing by their side," the CM stressed. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Giao dịch vàng CFDs với sàn môi giới tin cậy IC Markets Tìm hiểu thêm Undo Building her reply into various sub-heads, Banerjee elaborated on how she brought the administration closer. "To enhance administrative accessibility, we established Alipurduar district as Bengal's 20th district in June 2014. Since its formation, the district experienced substantial developmental progress across various sectors, ensuring that every resident benefited from at least one state govt scheme," she posted. "We made significant strides in infrastructure, starting with the model integrated administrative building, 'Dooars Kanya'," wrote Banerjee, adding how a multi-speciality hospital at Falakata, the Alipurduar University, an AYUSH college, a nursing school and multiple SNSUs, blood banks, wellness centres, govt colleges, schools and student hostels have been added to the district's health and education infrastructure. The CM also listed a number of public amenities that were created in Alipurduar, including kishan mandis, Sufal Bangla stalls, electric substations, a new Falakata supermarket, a new stadium, a women's police station and Bangla Sahayata Kendras (citizen service centres). Banerjee said that over Rs 1,200 crore was disbursed through various social security schemes, benefiting millions of residents. "The Khadya Sathi programme reached 12.91 lakh beneficiaries, while Swasthya Sathi covered over 4 lakh people. Additionally, 37,000 land pattas were distributed, including 17,072 land pattas and 12,614 refugee pattas. The Jalswapna project provided drinking water connections to 2.11 lakh households, marking significant progress in infrastructure development," she wrote. "The infrastructure push includes the construction of over 4,266 km of roads under Pathashree scheme, costing approximately Rs 4,000 crore. Additionally, 45 new bridges were built across various rivers at an investment of Rs 150 crore," she wrote. Banerjee claimed that in a significant move for the tea industry, worker wages were increased to Rs 250, making it the highest in India. The Chaa Sundari project provided housing for 2,969 families, with 14,000 more receiving construction assistance. The govt also granted official language status to Rajbanshi and Kamtapuri, bringing the total number of official languages in Bengal to 13. Cultural initiatives included establishing development boards and academies and declaring Thakur Panchanan Barma's birthday a public holiday, said Banerjee. For tribal development, the state passed the Sarna/Sari religion recognition bill and prohibited tribal land transfer to non-tribals. Over 300,000 tribal people now receive the Jai Johar old-age pension, Banerjee added.
Time of India
06-05-2025
- Politics
- Time of India
Kolkata families of kashmir attack victims receive financial aid from state ministers
1 2 3 Kolkata: Mayor Firhad Hakim and state power minister Aroop Biswas handed over financial aid to the families of two Kashmir terrorist attack victims, Samir Guha and Bitan Adhikari , at their houses in the city on per chief minister Mamata Banerjee's announcement, Hakim and Biswas handed over a Rs 10 lakh cheque to Guha's wife at Behala Sakherbazar, while Adhikari's wife received a Rs 5 lakh cheque at her Baisnabghata residence. They also visited Adhikari's parents at Sakherbazar in Behala and gave them another Rs 5 lakh Hakim said, "We stand by the grieving families. I hope the central govt will respond appropriately to this attack." Biswas also assured the bereaved families that the state would always lend a helping hand in their time of to TOI, Sabari Guha, the wife of Samir, stated that the two state ministers stayed at the Behala residence for around 30 minutes. "They told us that while they met us on the day Samir was brought back to Kolkata in a coffin, they could not speak to us. They enquired about the state of my family and daughter. They also handed us the cheque," said earlier stated that they already received Rs 10 lakh each from the Centre. At the Vaishali Park apartment where the parents of Guha reside - Bireshwar Adhikary (87) and his wife Maya Adhikary (75) – there was some solace that Rs 5 lakh was granted to them. "Both of us depended on our son Bitan. This will be helpful for our day-to-day expenses after local MLA Ratna Chattopadhyay stated that she will arrange for our medicines," said Saturday, the CM announced at Nabanna that a one-time financial aid of Rs 10 lakh would be given to the families of the three Bengalis killed in the terrorist attack at Pahalgam. As Adhikari's parents are in a dire financial condition, the CM also stated that the govt would set up a pension fund in the name of the victim's father, providing Rs 10,000 per month. Additionally, the administration is arranging a 'Swasthya Sathi' card for Adhikari's the three terrorist attack victims from Bengal, Adhikari and Guha were from Kolkata, while Manish Ranjan Mishra, an IB officer, was from Purulia. Financial assistance has also been announced for Mishra's family. MSID:: 120935606 413 |
Time of India
26-04-2025
- Politics
- Time of India
Mamata Banerjee announces ex-gratia for Pahalgam terror attack victims, fallen soldier Jhhantu Ali Sheikh's family
West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee Saturday announced an ex-gratia of Rs 10 lakh each to the families of three persons, who lost their lives in the dastardly terror attack in Kashmir's Pahalgam, and the family of Indian army havilar Jhhantu Ali Sheikh's family. #Pahalgam Terrorist Attack India stares at a 'water bomb' threat as it freezes Indus Treaty India readies short, mid & long-term Indus River plans Shehbaz Sharif calls India's stand "worn-out narrative" Three persons lost their lives in the terror attack in Pahalgam while Ali was martyred during an ambush during an anti-terror operation in Kashmir after the Pahalgam attack. Banerjee said Ali's wife will be offered a job by the state government. Banerjee has also announced a pension of Rs 10,000 per month to deceased Bitan Adhikari's father and health card Swasthya Sathi for him. Three persons from West Bengal, who had gone to Kashmir to spend their holidays in Kashmir, were among the people who got killed in the terror attack in Pahalgam's Baisaran valley on Tuesday. Banerjee said, "I have spoken to the parents of Bitan Adhikari. The parents depended on Bitan and they are elderly citizens. I have arranged a pension of Rs 10000 for Bitan's father for his medicines and a Swasthya Sathi Health card will be given in his name for medical treatment. The compensation, which is Rs 10 lakh, will be divided and Rs five lakh each to his wife and parents will be offered." Adhikari, a software professional in the USA's Florida, was on a family trip with his wife and their 3-year-old child to Kashmir. Adhikari hailed from Kolkata's Patuli. He was the sole earner of the family and the elderly parents have told media that they depended on him financially. The other two victims Samir Guha from Sakher Bazar in Kolkata and Manish Ranjan from Jhalda in Purulia will also receive Rs 10 lakh each. Meanwhile, the body of Army Havildar Jhantu Ali Sheikh , who died in an encounter between security forces and terrorists following a search operation in Jammu and Kashmir, was brought to his home in Nadia district. Sheikh is survived by his parents, wife, two children-a daughter and a son and elder brothers. Ali's elder brother is also serving in the Indian Army. The mortal remains of the martyred para-Commander Jhantu Ali Sheikh was brought to his native village on Saturday at Tehatta in Nadia district. Ali was killed in an encounter with terrorists in Udhampur district of Jammu and Kashmir earlier this week, Banerjee said she also spoke to Ali's wife, who wants a job. "She has passed Class-XII and we will give her a job. Anyone, among other victims, who wants a job will also be provided. Arrangements for Ali's children's education will also be made in Kolkata. I have spoken to Ali's widow." The widow, along with their children, used to reside at the staff quarter at the Agra Cantonment in Uttar Pradesh and study in the army school. West Bengal Chief Minister also announced a monthly honorarium to all SSC Group C and D staffers from a state government scheme, who have lost their jobs.
Economic Times
26-04-2025
- Politics
- Economic Times
Mamata Banerjee announces ex-gratia for Pahalgam terror attack victims, fallen soldier Jhhantu Ali Sheikh's family
Live Events (You can now subscribe to our (You can now subscribe to our Economic Times WhatsApp channel West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee Saturday announced an ex-gratia of Rs 10 lakh each to the families of three persons, who lost their lives in the dastardly terror attack in Kashmir's Pahalgam, and the family of Indian army havilar Jhhantu Ali Sheikh's persons lost their lives in the terror attack in Pahalgam while Ali was martyred during an ambush during an anti-terror operation in Kashmir after the Pahalgam said Ali's wife will be offered a job by the state government. Banerjee has also announced a pension of Rs 10,000 per month to deceased Bitan Adhikari's father and health card Swasthya Sathi for persons from West Bengal, who had gone to Kashmir to spend their holidays in Kashmir, were among the people who got killed in the terror attack in Pahalgam's Baisaran valley on said, "I have spoken to the parents of Bitan Adhikari. The parents depended on Bitan and they are elderly citizens. I have arranged a pension of Rs 10000 for Bitan's father for his medicines and a Swasthya Sathi Health card will be given in his name for medical treatment. The compensation, which is Rs 10 lakh, will be divided and Rs five lakh each to his wife and parents will be offered."Adhikari, a software professional in the USA's Florida, was on a family trip with his wife and their 3-year-old child to Kashmir. Adhikari hailed from Kolkata's Patuli. He was the sole earner of the family and the elderly parents have told media that they depended on him other two victims Samir Guha from Sakher Bazar in Kolkata and Manish Ranjan from Jhalda in Purulia will also receive Rs 10 lakh the body of Army Havildar Jhantu Ali Sheikh , who died in an encounter between security forces and terrorists following a search operation in Jammu and Kashmir, was brought to his home in Nadia is survived by his parents, wife, two children-a daughter and a son and elder brothers. Ali's elder brother is also serving in the Indian mortal remains of the martyred para-Commander Jhantu Ali Sheikh was brought to his native village on Saturday at Tehatta in Nadia district. Ali was killed in an encounter with terrorists in Udhampur district of Jammu and Kashmir earlier this week,Banerjee said she also spoke to Ali's wife, who wants a job. "She has passed Class-XII and we will give her a job. Anyone, among other victims, who wants a job will also be provided. Arrangements for Ali's children's education will also be made in Kolkata. I have spoken to Ali's widow."The widow, along with their children, used to reside at the staff quarter at the Agra Cantonment in Uttar Pradesh and study in the army Bengal Chief Minister also announced a monthly honorarium to all SSC Group C and D staffers from a state government scheme, who have lost their jobs.
