Mamata Banerjee
| April 1, 2024, 11:17 a.m.
Election Commission Censures BJP's Dilip Ghosh and Congress' Supriya Shrinate for Derogatory Remarks
The Election Commission has censured BJP leader Dilip Ghosh and Congress' Supriya Shrinate for making derogatory remarks against the dignity of women, violating the provisions of the Model Code of Conduct. Both have been warned to be careful in their public utterances, with their election-related communications to be specially monitored. The Commission has also notified their respective party chiefs about the censure. Shrinate faced controversy over remarks against Kangana Ranaut, while Ghosh apologized for mocking Mamata Banerjee's family background.
Read More.| March 12, 2024, 6:32 a.m.
Congress Criticizes Timing of CAA Rules Notification, Mamata Banerjee Labels it BJP's "Publicity for Elections"
The Congress party and West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee have criticized the Modi government's timing of notifying the rules for the Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA), alleging it aims to polarize elections, especially in West Bengal and Assam. Congress leader Jairam Ramesh highlighted the prolonged delay in notifying the rules and suggested political motives behind the timing, coinciding with the Supreme Court's electoral bonds case verdict and ahead of the Lok Sabha elections. Mamata Banerjee expressed skepticism, calling it BJP's "publicity for elections" and vowed to fight against any rules depriving people of their rights. Union Minister Arjun Munda defended the government's actions, emphasizing its commitment to national interests.
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