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Time of India
3 hours ago
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- Time of India
Abhishek to skip MEA meet; TMC slams Centre for refusing spl session
1 2 New Delhi/Kolkata: Trinamool national general secretary Abhishek Banerjee said he will not be attending the external affairs ministry meeting scheduled on Thursday and will instead write to EAM Jaishankar his take on the outcome of the delegation's trip. "We toured five countries in the past 15 days. On Thursday, the EAM will convene a meeting. But I will not be able to attend that. I have some pre-scheduled engagements. I was out of the country for some time. In the meantime, the bye-election for Kaliganj was announced. I have some work in my parliamentary area. I will be busy with that the next few days. I will inform the external affairs ministry about my opinion in writing. Once I inform the ministry, I will speak on that matter," Banerjee told reporters. This came on a day Trinamool MP Derek O'Brien lashed out at the Centre for "running away" from holding a special session of Parliament on Operation Sindoor . O'Brien made the remarks after it was announced that the monsoon session of Parliament would be held from July 21 to Aug 12. "All important matters" can be discussed in the session, Union minister Kiren Rijiju said, adding that every Parliament session was a "special session". by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Giao dịch xu hướng AUD/USD? IC Markets Đăng ký Undo "Parliamentophobia (noun) - My word for the acute condition of a (Modi) govt who have a morbid fear of facing Parliament. Running away from a special session," O'Brien said in a post on X. Speaking to reporters later, he said, "TMC studied the past announcements and usually the session is announced around 19 days ahead of the date of commencement. This time they announced it 47 days ahead. So scared!"
Time of India
8 hours ago
- General
- Time of India
Abhishek Banerjee not to attend MEA meet on Op Sindoor due to Kaliganj bypoll
Kolkata: Trinamool National Secretary and MP Abhishek Banerjee on Wednesday said that he will not be able to attend the meeting called by the Union Ministry of External Affairs on Operation Sindoor , citing his Kaliganj by-poll and other preoccupations in his Constituency. The Trinamool General Secretary reached Kolkata at midnight on Tuesday after completing his five country tour as part of a multi-party delegation, tasked with raising the issues of terrorism and 'Operation Sindoor,' following the Pahalgam massacre. 'We have travelled to 5 countries in the last 15 days. We have held discussions at various levels. Tomorrow, the Union Minister of External Affairs has called for a meeting as he wanted to discuss with the multiple delegations that visited abroad. I will not be able to attend this meeting as I have a few programmes lined up,' Abhishek said, adding, 'Bye-elections have been announced in Kaliganj. I have some work related to my constituency as well. These things will keep me busy for the next few days.' 'I have informed the Foreign Minister's department that I will submit my opinion to them in writing. After I share the information with the Centre,' Abhishek Banerjee said. Multi-party delegation travelled to various countries to convey India's stand against terrorism to the international community. Live Events Trinamool general Secretary Abhishek Banerjee visited Japan, South Korea, Singapore, Indonesia, and Malaysia. The Centre initially announced the name of Baharampur MP Yusuf Pathan but later Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee stated that the Centre could not decide the representative of a political party. Subsequently, the Trinamool Congress supremo nominated the name of Abhishek Banerjee in place of Yusuf Pathan.
The Hindu
8 hours ago
- General
- The Hindu
West Bengal youth lynched by drunken mob; locals protest
Lynching of a youth for protesting against public nuisance by a group of drunk miscreants has triggered tension in the Bakultala police station area in Jaynagar. Tensions have been simmering since Sunday (June 1, 2025) night when the youth, Sayem Khan, was allegedly verbally threatened, and then beaten to death after he opposed a group of drunkards reportedly creating nuisance in public. Another person was grievously injured in the attack. The West Bengal police have arrested two, and named 13 people, including the prime accused Sadiqullah Gazi, in the First Information Report. Local residents have been agitating since Monday demanding that the accused be arrested and charged the police with inaction to prevent Sayem Khan's unfortunate death. Superintendent of Police of Baruipur, Palashchandra Dhali said on Wednesday that they were probing the incident. He said the deceased's family had come to the Bakultala police station and was asked by police personnel to lodge a formal complaint. 'However, until Sunday night, we received no complaint regarding public consumption of alcohol there, or public nuisance, which they had reportedly protested against. We would have taken action if they had intimated us,' Mr. Dhali said. A section of locals however alleged that the violence unfolded on account of a turf war between two local factions of the Trinamool Congress. 'The deceased used to work in Kolkata and was visiting home. He was not part of the ruckus. However, he sustained injuries from those who were creating ruckus. He was rushed to a hospital in Baruipur, where he was pronounced dead. We stand with the family, the accused will be punished,' said Jaynagar's Trinamool MLA Biswanath Das. Selim Khan, a relative of the deceased, alleged that after their family protested against the drunken nuisance, the group of miscreants dispersed, and came back with a larger group, armed with sticks, rods, and explosives. 'In the presence of police personnel on Sunday, the miscreants threatened to kill Sayem before next morning. The police did not act on the threat. Then a group of 50-60 people came back and violently attacked my uncle and brother. My brother was half dead before he was taken to the hospital,' Mr. Selim Khan said.
United News of India
18 hours ago
- General
- United News of India
Abhishek Banerjee back home after his overseas mission
Kolkata, June 4 (UNI) Trinamool MP Abhishek Banerjee arrived in Kolkata at midnight on Tuesday after completing his foreign tour as part of a central government delegation tasked with raising international awareness about 'Operation Sindoor,' India's military offensive against terror hubs in Pakistan following the Pahalgam massacre. Although a meeting between the delegation members and External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar is scheduled for Wednesday, Banerjee told the media at Indira Gandhi International Airport that he would be unable to attend it due to pre-scheduled engagements. Banerjee returned to Kolkata around 12:15 a.m. on Tuesday. He was part of a delegation that toured five countries over the course of nearly 15 days. Speaking to media in the airport Banerjee said, 'We have been travelling across various countries as part of an official delegation, engaging in discussions, and sharing India's stance on key issues. The Ministry of External Affairs has scheduled a meeting on the 4th to review and discuss our experiences and observations from these visits. However, due to the duration of my stay abroad and the recent announcement of by-elections in Bengal, I have several pre-scheduled commitments that require my immediate attention over the next two to three days.' 'As a result, I will not be able to attend the scheduled meeting in person. I have already informed the authorities about my situation and conveyed that I will be submitting my feedback and observations in writing. This will ensure that my contributions to the delegation's efforts are recorded and considered, even in my absence. I remain committed to the objectives of the mission and to continuing active participation through appropriate channels,' he added. Following 'Operation Sindoor' and the India-Pakistan conflict, seven teams from an all-party delegation travelled to various countries to convey India's stance against Pakistan to the international community. Abhishek Banerjee visited Japan, South Korea, Singapore, Indonesia, and Malaysia. In these countries, he discussed not only the issue of terrorism but also raised concerns regarding Pakistan-occupied Kashmir. When the members of the delegation were being decided, the Centre initially announced the name of Baharampur MP Yusuf Pathan. In response, Chief Minister and Trinamool leader Mamata Banerjee stated that the Centre could not unilaterally decide which representative from which party would be included. Following this, Union Minister Kiren Rijiju called Mamata Banerjee and requested her to nominate a representative of her choice. Subsequently, the Trinamool Congress finalised the name of Abhishek Banerjee in place of Yusuf Pathan. UNI XC PRS
Time of India
a day ago
- General
- Time of India
Tharoor to Kanimozhi: India United Against Terror
In a rare show of unity, opposition leaders from Congress, DMK, Trinamool and others joined India's multi-party delegation to counter global narratives on terrorism and back the government's stance on Operation Sindoor. From Madrid to Brussels, leaders like Salman Khurshid, Shashi Tharoor, and Kanimozhi set politics aside to speak for India on international platforms. Khurshid hit back at critics asking, 'Is it so difficult to be patriotic for one day?' while Tharoor dismissed party backlash, saying, 'I have better things to do.' Kanimozhi's remark — 'The language of India is unity in diversity' — went viral in Spain. The delegation called out Pakistan's lies, exposed its state-sponsored terror, and earned backing from European think tanks. In this video, we decode the significance of this bipartisan foreign policy moment, its political impact back home, and what it means for India's fight against cross-border terror. Watch till the end!#india united #opposition unity #operation sindoor #shashi tharoor #salman khurshid #kanimozhi #anti terror diplomacy #india vs pakistan #multi party delegation #terrorism in kashmir #foreign policy india #toi #toibharat Read More
