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08 Mar

After folded-hands meeting with Mamata, Bengal Governer Dhankhar delivers speech in assembly

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Unlike acrimonious comments made on one some other in current times, West Bengal Governor Jagdeep Dhankhar and Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee held a folded-hands meeting on Monday to reach an settlement to prevent "a constitutional crisis" in the kingdom legislative assembly. Governor Dhankhar used to be leaving the residence besides studying his tackle to West Bengal Legislative Assembly amid ruckus as the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) contributors shouted slogans in the house. The country assembly witnessed chaotic scenes with the MLAs belonging to the BJP elevating slogans at some point of Governor Dhankhar’s address and the ruling Trinamool Congress contributors…

18 Feb

Calcutta High Court Dismisses PIL Seeking Removal Of WB Governor Jagdeep Dhankhar

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The Calcutta High Court on Friday dismissed a petition seeking the removal of West Bengal Governor Jagdeep Dhankhar on grounds that he was destroying the spirit of federalism. A Bench of Chief Justice Pakash Shrivastava and Justice Rajarshi Bharadwaj dismissed the petition filed by lawyer Rama Prasad Sarkar on the grounds that the court, even with the limited scope of judicial review in the case, was not satisfied that the material placed along with the petition furnished any ground to entertain the plea. Chief Justice Srivastava observed that Article 361 of the Constitution provides that the Governor shall not be…

31 Jan

Mamata Banerjee blocks Governor Jagdeep Dhankhar on Twitter

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West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee blocked Bengal Governor Jagdeep Dhankhar on Twitter. "I have been forced to block Governor Jagdeep Dhankhar on Twitter. Everyday he was issuing tweets targeting and threatening govt officials as if we're his bonded labourers", Mamata told reporters. She also took a dig at Dhankhar saying, "He is threatening the chief secretary, and the director general of police". On respect to her remark, Dhankhar was quick to respond as he reminded Mamata of Article 159 of the Constitution. He took to Twitter and wrote, "Mandated under Article 159 of the Constitution to ensure none in…

08 Jan

Consultant hiring: Dhankhar raises questions on process

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West Bengal governor, Jagdeep Dhankhar raised questions on the recruitment process of consultants in the state. He took to tweeter and pinned on Monday morning "No response @MamataOfficial on communication dated Dec 28 regarding recruitment #consultants gives credence to wide spread perception of extension of favoritism." Adding he said, “The mechanism is opaque, far from one being transparent and accountable under Article 16 of the Constitution." No response @MamataOfficial on communication dated Dec 28 regarding recruitment #consultants gives credence to wide spread perception of extension of favoritism. The mechanism is opaque, far from one being transparent and accountable under Article…

22 Jun

Dhankhar: Alarming situation in Bengal

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West Bengal Governor Jagdeep Dhankhar today said that he had not seen “such post-poll violence after Independence” as he has been seeing in Bengal of late. Talking to reporters at the Bagdogra Airport here upon his arrival today, Mr Dhankhar said: “Such post-poll violence was not seen after Independence. The situation of West Bengal is alarming. Administration is not taking any action.” “Denying fundamental rights is the axe to grind democracy. No proper action was taken in the last seven weeks. People are in no position to discuss the present situation out of fear. Has administration reached out to those…

14 May

Bengal governor Jagdeep Dhankhar was shown black flags while visiting Sitalkuchi

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West Bengal governor Jagdeep Dhankhar was on Thursday shown black flags at Sitalkuchi, where four villagers died after firing by central forces during the elections, while “go back” slogans were raised at Dinhata during his visit to Cooch Behar district to meet people allegedly affected in post poll violence. Earlier in the day, Governor Jagdeep Dhankhar who is on a controversial visit to assess post-poll violence in the district said he was shocked by incidents of attacks following the West Bengal assembly elections. “The country is facing a Covid crisis, and West Bengal is facing twin challenges of the pandemic and unprecedented post-poll violence…

03 May

Mamta Banerjee will hold a meeting with all the winning TMC MLAs, will also meet the Governor

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The result of the West Bengal assembly elections has arrived and the Trinamool Congress is going to form the government. Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee will hold a meeting today with all the 213 MLAs who have won. After that, there is a program to meet Governor Jagdeep Dhankhar in the evening. Even though Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee has lost the election on Nandigram seat but according to constitutional provisions, she can take the oath of Chief Minister comfortably and must win the election from any assembly constituency within six months. Sources have said that after meeting with all the MLAs…