West Bengal Elections highlights: TMC government has created 'cut cut ka culture', says PM Modi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi visited West Bengal on Monday to inaugurate an extension of the Kolkata Metro. The extension will lead to the Maa Kali temples in Kalighat and Dakshineswar. Launching a frontal attack on the Mamata Banerjee government, PM Modi alleged that it has perpetuated 'syndicate raj' in all spheres of life in West Bengal where no work gets done without common people having to pay 'cut money'.

PM inaugurates Kolkata Metro extension from Noapara to Dakshineswar

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday inaugurated the extension of Kolkata Metro Railway from Noapara to Dakshineswar, revered for the over 160-year-old temple of Goddess Kali.

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PM Modi attacks Mamata over 'cut money', Bengali pride

Launching a frontal attack on the Mamata Banerjee government, Prime Minister Narendra Modi alleged on Monday it has perpetuated "syndicate raj" in all spheres of life in West Bengal where no work gets done without common people having to pay "cut money".

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No more injustice, Bengal now wants development. 'Ar noy onnyay': PM Modi.

There was a phase when jute mills of Bengal fulfilled most of the needs of the entire country. But this industry has been left for survival, with a huge number of people affected: PM Modi.

Ever since the BJP government came to the Center, there has been a concern for jute farmers. Now jute sacks have been compulsory in wheat packing. Large quantities of jute are also being used for sugar packing: PM Modi.

The TMC government has created a 'Cut Cut ka Culture', atmosphere that is controlled by syndicates: PM Modi.

I am told that Vande Mataram Bhawan, where Bankim Chandra Ji lived for five years, is in very bad condition. This is the same Bhawan where he brainstormed to write Vande Mataram, the poem which gave a new lease of life to the freedom struggle: PM Modi.

Earlier people used to go to Kolkata in search of jobs. But now the sitauation has changed. Now, people from this state go to other states for jobs. BJP will change this scenario: PM Modi.

Since we have started Jal Jeevan Mission, we have already provided 3.6 crore households with potable drinking connections. The number in Bengal, from 2 lakh houses, has only increased to 9 lakh houses: PM Modi.

Centre gave TMC more than Rs 1700 crore for Jal Jeevan Mission, but TMC used only Rs 600 crore. It shows the current state government does not care about the people of Bengal says PM Modi.

Jal Jeevan Mission has not been implemented properly in Bengal. And at the pace in which this TMC government is working, people will never get water, which is a basic necessity: PM Modi.

BJP will work for a Sonar Bangla that will strengthen the history and culture of Bengal. We will build a Bengal where religion and ability will be respected: PM Modi.

The money alloted for the development of the poor people is not get properly used because of TMC tolabaji: PM Modi

The politics of Bengal has become so toxic that it prevents people from performing Durga Puja. Bengal will never forgive those practicing such politics. I promise Bengal that BJP will restore the state's cultural pride: PM Modi.

Bengal has given the world respected figures like Sri Ramakrishna Paramahamsa, Bipin Chandra Pal and many more. But now the state is in a dialpidated condition because of mismanagement. It is an injustice to Bengal's pride: PM Modi.

Metro and rail connectivity will be improved in Bengal. Once the infrastructure improves, more business investments will happen in the state: PM Modi.

Development should have taken place in Bengal decades back, but that did not happen. Now, we should not waste time and improve the infrastrcuture of Bengal: PM Modi.

The excitement of the people of Bengal is sending a great message. Now Bengal wants change, it is a fact: PM Narendra Modi.

BJP wants to regain the lost glory of West Bengal, says state party president Dilip Ghosh.

Defamation case against Amit Shah forwarded to Metropolitan Magistrate Court

A designated MP/MLA court on Monday forwarded a case of defamation brought against Union Home Minister Amit Shah by Trinamool Congress MP Abhishek Banerjee to the Metropolitan Magistrate Court here over jurisdiction issues.

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Abhishek Banerjee's wife Rujira responds to CBI notice, asks team to visit residence on Feb 23

Rujira Banerjee, the wife of TMC MP Abhishek Banerjee, Monday responded to the CBI's summons in the alleged coal pilferage scam and asked the central agency to send its team to her residence for examination on Tuesday, officials said.

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BJP is left with no allies. Their only allies are CBI & ED. They are trying to use their allies to threaten, to pressurise the TMC. Whatever notice issued will be dealt with legally: Saugata Roy, TMC MP

CBI has sent notices to Abhishek Banerjee's wife & sister-in-law in coal scam case.

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CBI has issued summons to TMC leader Abhishek Banerjee’s sister-in-law Maneka Gambhir, in connection with the coal case.

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West Bengal BJP lodges complaint with EC, Amit Shah over state police bias

Claiming that the ruling TMC had attacked its 'Parivartan Yatra' rally in North 24 Parganas district, the BJP's West Bengal unit on Sunday complained to the Election Commission and Union Home Minister Amit Shah accusing the state police of bias and not providing enough security to the participants.

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Mother tongue Bangla taught me to fight like tiger and not be afraid of rats: Mamata Banerjee

Amid rising political temperature in poll-bound West Bengal, Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee said on Sunday that she is not afraid of anyone and cannot be intimidated with jail or anything else.

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'There's only one game in 2021 & I will be goalkeeper'

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee said on Sunday that she is not afraid of anyone and cannot be intimidated with jail or something else. Holding out a challenge without naming anyone or political party, the Trinamool Congress supremo said that they have not learnt to lose.

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BJP wants double engine govt in Bengal to siphon off public money: Abhishek Banerjee

Senior TMC leader and MP, Abhishek Banerjee, on Saturday criticised the BJP's slogan of "double engine government" (same party rule in Centre as well as state) in poll-bound West Bengal, alleging that the saffron party wants this mechanism to misappropriate public money.

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Won't be cowed down by CBI notice to wife: Abhishek Banerjee

Trinamool Congress MP Abhishek Banerjee on Sunday asserted that the party will not be cowed down by the CBI notice to his wife Rujira, asking her to join the probe in a coal pilferage case.

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