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United News of India
31-07-2025
- Politics
- United News of India
TMC Leader Pintu Chakraborty hacked to death in Hooghly
Kolkata, July 31 (UNI) In a shocking and brazen attack, another Trinamool Congress (TMC) leader, Pintu Chakraborty, alias Pintu, was brutally hacked to death by two unidentified assailants in a crowded market area in West Bengal's Hooghly district, police confirmed today. Chakraborty, a businessman and a member of the TMC-led Kanaipur Panchayat Committee in Konnagar, was attacked with sharp weapons on Tuesday (July 29) near an auto stand in the market after he closed his gas agency shop and was on his way to attend a party meeting, according to TMC sources. He was rushed to a nearby local hospital and later shifted to Kolkata's SSKM Hospital, where he succumbed to multiple grievous injuries. Konnagar is located approximately 23 kilometers north of Kolkata. With the latest killing of TMC Panchayat member, a total of six leaders from the ruling party were murdered at different parts of the state in this current month. The political killings happened in South 24 Parganas, Birbhum,Murshidabad and several other places. The string of killings comes amid rising political tension ahead of the upcoming assembly elections, expected in eight to nine months. Police have launched an investigation and said efforts are underway to identify and apprehend the perpetrators. UNI PC AAB
Time of India
28-07-2025
- Politics
- Time of India
Supreme Court blocks Calcutta High Court order staying new OBC list in Bengal
The Supreme Court on Monday temporarily blocked a Calcutta High Court order that had put a stay on the implementation of the TMC-led West Bengal government's new list of Other Backward Classes (OBCs). Calling it "surprising" and seemingly "erroneous", a bench headed by Chief Justice of India BR Gavai urged the Chief Justice of the high court to place the dispute before a bench different from the one that had ordered the stay. Explore courses from Top Institutes in Please select course: Select a Course Category Public Policy Healthcare Leadership Others CXO Digital Marketing PGDM MCA healthcare Cybersecurity Artificial Intelligence Finance Design Thinking Degree Operations Management Data Analytics Data Science Project Management Data Science others Management Product Management Technology MBA Skills you'll gain: Duration: 12 Months IIM Calcutta Executive Programme in Public Policy and Management Starts on undefined Get Details Skills you'll gain: Economics for Public Policy Making Quantitative Techniques Public & Project Finance Law, Health & Urban Development Policy Duration: 12 Months IIM Kozhikode Professional Certificate Programme in Public Policy Management Starts on Mar 3, 2024 Get Details The SC was hearing a plea by the Bengal government challenging the high court's order, which in June stayed notifications that reclassified OBC categories, and introduced changes in reservation quotas and new procedures for issuing caste certificates. The top court also asked the high court to take a final decision in a time-bound manner. "This is surprising. How can the high court stay? Reservation is a part of the functions of the will request the Chief Justice to place it before some other bench," Chief Justice Gavai, speaking for the bench, said. The bench said prima facie the high court's stay order appears to be "erroneous". "The (State Backward classes) Commission has followed some methodology (before proposing changes to the OBC list). Whether it is correct or not correct, let the high court see. Prima facie, the (high court's stay) order is completely erroneous," the CJI observed. "We will request the high court to do it (decide on the matter) in six weeks. We can request the Chief Justice (of the high court) to constitute a special bench." by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Colombia: New Container Houses (Prices May Surprise You) Container House | Search ads Search Now Undo
News18
28-07-2025
- Politics
- News18
Over 1,540 Acres Of Defence Land Encroached In West Bengal, Centre Tells Parliament
Last Updated: Notably, 2.37 acre of this encroached land is near Barrackpore, while the Jalapahar and Lebong cantonments in Darjeeling remain free from encroachment. The Ministry of Defence has raised an alarm by informing the Rajya Sabha that over 1,540 acres of defence land in West Bengal is currently under encroachment, posing a threat to critical military infrastructure in the state. This disclosure is likely to trigger political disputes between the BJP-led Centre and the TMC-led state government. Responding to BJP MP and newly appointed state president Samik Bhattacharya's unstarred question (No. 842), Minister of State for Defence Sanjay Seth revealed that out of 43,493 acres of defence land in West Bengal, 1,540.85 acre is encroached. Notably, 2.37 acre of this encroached land is near Barrackpore, while the Jalapahar and Lebong cantonments in Darjeeling remain free from encroachment. The government recognises the ongoing challenge of encroachment on defence lands, describing it as a 'continuous exercise" to stop it. To address this issue, the Ministry has implemented several measures, including regular inspections, annual report submissions, anti-encroachment drives in coordination with police and district authorities, digitisation of defence land records, and GIS mapping of encroachments. A methodology for assessing the 'Threat" of encroachment on defence land has been developed. Based on the threat value, specific actions have been communicated to field officers, as stated by the Defence Minister. The data underscores the increasing pressure on defence land in urban and semi-urban areas, which are high-risk zones due to civilian activity around military land. The government's detailed response suggests an urgent need to secure these areas amid rising land scarcity and encroachment attempts. With ongoing controversies over alleged illegal Bangladeshi and Rohingya infiltration and the Election Commission's SIR hotly debated in Bengal, this revelation is likely to add a new dimension to the state's political discourse. view comments First Published: Disclaimer: Comments reflect users' views, not News18's. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
Hindustan Times
24-07-2025
- Politics
- Hindustan Times
Bengal: TMC worker, local Leader's nephew killed in Murshidabad, South 24 Parganas
Kolkata: A 55-year-old Trinamool Congress (TMC) worker and the 26-year-old nephew of a local TMC leader were killed in separate incidents in West Bengal's Murshidabad and South 24 Parganas districts, police said on Thursday. TMC legislator Humayun Kabir from Bharatpur said, 'It has nothing to do with politics. He was murdered due to some personal rivalry.' (Representative photo) Rakib Sheikh, nephew of TMC member Salauddin Sheikh, was found murdered at Kakdwip in South 24 Parganas early Thursday morning. 'My house was attacked at least two to three times earlier. Crude bombs were hurled. Clashes broke out between two groups earlier too,' Salauddin, a member of the TMC-led Madhusudanpur panchayat, said. Meanwhile, TMC worker Shashti Ghosh was hacked to death in Murshidabad's Bharatpur while returning home late on Wednesday night. Also Read: West Bengal: Unidentified assailants murder local TMC leader near Kolkata Ghosh, who was arrested in connection with dacoity and murder cases, was recently out on bail. 'Ghosh was murdered on Wednesday night. Two persons have been detained for questioning,' additional superintendent of police of Murshidabad Raspreet Singh said. 'Ghosh was a TMC worker. He was attacked earlier too. On Wednesday night he was hacked to death around 300 metres from his residence,' Bhimdeb, the victim's son-in-law, said. Also Read: Bengal: TMC worker, local Leader's nephew killed in Murshidabad, South 24 Parganas TMC legislator Humayun Kabir from Bharatpur said, 'It has nothing to do with politics. He was murdered due to some personal rivalry.' 'Investigation is going on. A few people have been questioned,' a senior police officer said.
Time of India
18-07-2025
- Politics
- Time of India
PM Modi in Bengal: Attacks TMC over jobs, women's safety; sounds 2026 Assembly poll bugle with ₹5,400 cr infra project
Prime Minister Narendra Modi visited West Bengal's Durgapur on Friday where he unveiled Central government projects worth ₹5,400 crore across key sectors and delivered a sharp political message against the ruling Trinamool Congress (TMC). In a public address following the inaugurations, PM Modi said that the state was being held back by TMC's misrule. 'West Bengal is suffering due to TMC misrule. People are seeing the BJP with hope,' he said in a post on X a day before the visit. The Prime Minister's visit was a blend of governance and campaigning, setting the tone for the 2026 Assembly elections in the state. ₹5,400 crore projects inaugurated across core sectors At the Durgapur event, PM Modi laid the foundation stones and inaugurated projects in oil and gas, power, railways, and road sectors. These initiatives, he said, are aimed at improving connectivity, clean energy access, and industrial development in the region. 'The projects launched today symbolise transformation. Bengal desires change. Bengal demands development,' he said. #WATCH | West Bengal | Addressing a public rally in Durgapur, PM Narendra Modi says, "...TMC is against investment and job creation in West Bengal. Riots like Murshidabad happen in West Bengal and the police take unilateral action. There is no ray of justice in West Bengal... The… Durgapur rally: BJP as an alternative, TMC as a barrier In his speech, PM Modi called the TMC-led state government a 'barrier' between West Bengal and development. He stated that cities like Durgapur, Asansol, and Bardhaman once drove India's growth, but now face stagnation due to poor governance. 'The youth of Bengal are forced to migrate even for small jobs. This must change,' he said, urging people to give the BJP 'just one chance' to govern the state. TMC's 'Goonda Tax' and corruption targeted PM Modi strongly criticised what he called a 'Goonda Tax' culture in Bengal. 'Investment is blocked due to extortion and mafia control. Corruption among ministers is systematic,' he alleged. He further said, 'The state's policies are designed to encourage loot. There's a deep crisis and only a hardworking and honest government can fix it.' #WATCH | Prime Minister Narendra Modi held a roadshow in Durgapur, West Bengal today. Unemployment, industry shutdowns and the case for BJP Modi compared West Bengal's current state with its industrial past. 'There was a time when people came here from across India for jobs. Now, even basic employment is unavailable,' he said. He argued that under BJP leadership, West Bengal could return to being a top industrial state within a few years. Women's safety and education concerns raised PM Modi also criticised the state government over issues related to women's safety and education. Referring to incidents in Kolkata, he said, 'Even hospitals are unsafe for young women. This from a party that speaks of Maa, Mati, Manush.' On alleged teacher recruitment scams, he added, 'Thousands of teachers remain unemployed due to corruption. The court has called it systematic fraud.' VIDEO | West Bengal: PM Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) addresses the gathering after laying the foundation stone and inaugurating several development projects in says, 'Durgapur is not only a major steel city but also a big hub of the labour force. This city plays an… 'We will build Viksit Bengal,' says PM Modi Closing his address, Modi appealed to the public, saying, 'Give the BJP a chance. We will build a developed Bengal — a Viksit Bengal.' He highlighted how schemes like gas connections had reached households under the Centre's initiatives and said that with the right government in the state, Bengal's turnaround is achievable. 'This is the holy month of Sawan, and it is a blessing to celebrate West Bengal's journey towards development during this time,' he concluded.
