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Fed up over wife’s Instagram reels ‘addiction’, Karnataka man dies by suicide

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Fed up over wife’s Instagram reels ‘addiction’, Karnataka man dies by suicide

A man in Karnataka died by suicide as he was allegedly dejected by his wife’s addiction to making Instagram reels, the police said on Thursday.

The deceased has been identified as Kumar, 33, a resident of PG Palya in Chamarajanagar district.

According to the police, Kumar, a daily wage worker, was annoyed with his wife, constantly glued to social media platforms where she often made and uploaded reels.

“Kumar, who worked as a coolie, did not like his wife being constantly glued to social media platforms where she often made and uploaded reels. After many requests and arguments, 34-year-old Kumar hanged himself to a tree in Hanur, police informed.

However, no suicide note was recovered, and the body was sent to a post-mortem, the police added. (ANI)

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Farmers protest: ‘Positive discussions’ held but no breakthrough in talks with Centre; next meet on Sunday

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Farmers protest: ‘Positive discussions’ held but no breakthrough in talks with Centre; next meet on Sunday

As the third meeting between Union Ministers and the farmer leaders ended in a stalemate, with no common ground in sight, the next round of the talks will take place on Sunday.

After the meeting concluded, Union Minister Arjun Munda said that the third round of talks with the leaders of the protesting farmers was, however, “positive”.

“Today, a very positive discussion happened between the government and the farmers’ unions. Focusing on the topics highlighted by the farmers’ union, we have decided that the next meeting will take place on Sunday at 6 pm… We all will find a solution peacefully…,” Munda said.

The third round of talks between the Union ministers and the 14 farmer union leaders concluded after around five hours.

Union Ministers Piyush Goyal, Arjun Munda, and Minister of State (MoS) for Home Affairs, Nityanand Rai, represented the central government at the meeting.

Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann was also present at the meeting.

Previous talks with the representatives of the farm bodies also had turned out to be unfruitful, which spurred the farmers to come up with the ‘Delhi Chalo’ march.

The first meeting between the farmer leaders and the centre took place on February 8, while the second was held on February 12.

Amid the protest, two key border points between Delhi and Haryana remained closed for traffic, while security personnel in anti-riot gear conducted drills and mock exercises to ensure their fool-proof preparation. The Delhi Police has ordered more than 30,000 teargas shells from the Border Security Force’s (BSF) Tear Smoke Unit, officials said.

Meanwhile, the Haryana government has announced the extension of internet shutdown in districts including Ambala, Kurukshetra, Kaithal, Jind, Hisar, Fatehabad and Sirsa tomorrow in view of the ‘Delhi Chalo’ march by the farmers. This is the third time that internet services have been suspended in the state this month, due to the protests.

Earlier on Thursday, Gurnam Singh Charuni, head of Bharatiya Kisan Union, announced on Thursday that they will not pay a toll in Haryana for three hours on Friday, which will be followed by a tractor parade in every Tehsil the next day and a joint meeting of all farmers’ and workers’ organisations on Saturday.

The decision was taken at a meeting of office-bearers of the Bharatiya Kisan Union called by Charuni earlier today.

“Three decisions were taken today: first, we will keep Haryana toll free for 3 hours tomorrow, from 12 p.m. to 3 p.m.; the day after tomorrow, there will be a tractor parade in every Tehsil, from 12 pm; on February 18, there will be a joint meeting of all farmers’ and labour organisations,” Charuni told reporters.”

Further decisions will be taken in the meeting,” he added.

Charuni has a considerable influence in Haryana. He is not a part of the ongoing protests but the farmers’ leader was a part of the protests back in 2020-21.

Earlier today, protesting farmers from Rajpura in Punjab’s Patiala were sitting on rail tracks and blocking trains at Rajpura Railway Station as part of their protest, which has escalated ahead of the Lok Sabha elections.

Meanwhile, the Congress has reiterated its take on the ongoing farmers’ protest, stating that it stands firm with the peaceful demonstration of farmers.

“Our leader Rahul Gandhi and also the national president, Mallikarjun Kharge have clearly and categorically said that if Congress comes to power, we’ll give legal status to guarantee the MSP… Congress stands firm with the peaceful protest of farmers…” Dotasara told reporters.

The farmers have put forth 12 demands before the central government for which they’re marching to Delhi. The protest this time has been called by the Sanyukt Kisan Morcha and Punjab Kisan Mazdoor Sangharsh Committee, led by farmer union leaders Jagjeet Singh Dallewal and Sarwan Singh Pandher.

According to the protesting farmers, the centre promised them better crop prices, after which they ended the 2021 protest. They are demanding to enact a law guaranteeing a minimum support price (MSP) for all crops, as recommended by the Swaminathan Commission report.

They are also demanding a complete debt waiver and a scheme to provide pensions to farmers and farm labourers.

The farmers have also urged to scrap the Electricity Amendment Bill 2020 and are demanding to reintroduce the Land Acquisition Act of 2013, ensuring consent from farmers and compensation at four times the collector rate.

Further, they are demanding to punish those involved in the Lakhimpur Kheri killings.

An appeal to provide 200 days of employment per year and a daily wage of Rs 700 under the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act, 2005 (MGNREGA), linking it with farming, has also been made by the farmers. Also, they have demanded compensation to the families of farmers who died during the protests in 2021 and a job for any family member.

In 2020, farmers protested against three laws at Delhi borders, after which they were repealed by the centre in 2021.

These laws were The Farmers’ Produce Trade and Commerce (Promotion and Facilitation) Act, The Farmers (Empowerment and Protection) Agreement of Price Assurance and Farm Services Act, and The Essential Commodities (Amendment) Act. (ANI)

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RBI and Nepal’s central bank sign Terms of Reference for integration of UPI with National Payments Interface (NPI) of Nepal

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RBI and Nepal’s central bank sign Terms of Reference for integration of UPI with National Payments Interface (NPI) of Nepal

The Reserve Bank of India and Nepal Rastra Bank on Thursday signed and exchanged Terms of Reference for integration of fast payment systems of India and Nepal, viz., the Unified Payments Interface (UPI) of India and National Payments Interface (NPI) of Nepal, respectively.

The integration is aimed at facilitating cross-border remittances between India and Nepal by enabling users of the two systems to make instant, low-cost fund transfers, the RBI said in a press release.

The collaboration between India and Nepal in linking their fast payment systems through the UPI-NPI linkage will further deepen financial connectivity and reinforce the enduring historical, cultural, and economic ties between the two countries.

Based on the Terms of Reference exchanged between RBI and NRB, the necessary systems will be put in place for interlinking of UPI and NPI. The formal launch of the linkage i.e., commencement of operations will be done at a later date, the RBI also said.

On February 12, the Unified Payments Interface (UPI) was launched in Sri Lanka and Mauritius adding to the growing list of countries where the payments system is either acceptable or linked to their own fast-payments network.

Taking India’s digital boom beyond the four corners of the country in a bid to revolutionise cross-border financial transactions, Prime Minister Narendra Modi, along with his Mauritian counterpart Pravind Kumar Jugnauth and Sri Lankan President Ranil Wickremesinghe, participated in the virtual launch of the RuPay and Unified Payments Interface (UPI) linkage between Mauritius and India on Monday.

“Given India’s robust cultural and people-to-people linkages with Sri Lanka and Mauritius, the launch will benefit a wide cross-section of people through a faster and seamless digital transaction experience and enhance digital connectivity between the countries,” the Government of India said in a statement on February 11.

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ED summons TMC leader Mahua Moitra in FEMA violation case, asks her to appear on 19 February

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ED summons TMC leader Mahua Moitra in FEMA violation case, asks her to appear on 19 February

The Enforcement Directorate (ED) on Thursday summoned Trinamool Congress leader Mahua Moitra to appear before it on February 19 in connection with irregularities in the foreign exchange contravention case.

The agency wants to question Moitra in the case under the provisions of Foreign Exchange Management Act (FEMA), 1999.

As per sources, Moitra has been asked to appear before the agency’s headquarters in Delhi with some documents related to some foreign investments.

The TMC leader has been asked to depose before the investigators who would record her statement based on their queries linked to the case being investigated by the agency.

The 49-year-old politician is being probed by the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) too and it is conducting a preliminary inquiry into the allegations against her on the reference from the Lokpal.

It is learnt that the ED case is based on the reference of the CBI case.

Moitra has been in controversy since Bharatiya Janata Party MP Nishikant Dubey accused her of asking questions in the Lok Sabha to target the Adani Group and Prime Minister Narendra Modi at the behest of businessman Darshan Hiranandani in exchange for gifts.

Dubey had also accused Moitra of compromising national security for monetary gains.

Moitra was expelled as a Lok Sabha Member of Parliament (MP) on December 8 following the Ethics panel’s determination of her guilt in the ‘cash-for-query’ case.

Moitra has denied any wrongdoing and claimed she was being targeted as she had raised questions on the deals of the Adani Group.

“Neither has Lok Pal uploaded any referral order on the website as per Lokpal Act and nor has CBI put out anything official. ‘Sources’ telling journos as per usual media circus. Hope Rs 13,000 crore Adani coal scam merits CBI PE before my witchhunt,” Moitra had said on X in November.

Moitra had also approached the Supreme Court challenging her expulsion from the lower house of Parliament in connection with the ‘cash-for-query’ allegations.

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Haldwani Violence: Muslim women in burqa pelted stones at the police personnel, being identified by police

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Haldwani Violence: Muslim women in burqa pelted stones at the police personnel, being identified by police

A week after a Muslim mob attacked police and administration in Uttarakhand’s Haldwani, the police have revealed that Muslim women wearing ‘burqa’ pelted stones at the police personnel. According to reports, these women are now being identified by police as part of the investigation into the widespread violence that shook Haldwani on 8 February. The unrest transpired during the legal demolition of an illicit madrasa and mosque resulting in six fatalities and 300 others injured including several policemen and policewomen as well as common citizens.

Police are keeping an eye on the Muslim women in the Islamic veil who stirred up disturbance during the violence in Banbhoolpura. They also pelted stones at the police personnel when the encroachment was being cleared, as per Senior Superintendent of Nainital Prahlad Narayan Meena. He stated that “under the cover of the burqa, women miscreants also pelted stones at the police personnel and created a ruckus.” He mentioned that the culprits are being recognized based on the CCTV footage and they will be held accountable.

Meanwhile, on 15th February the local administration declared that the curfew that was put in place after the violent confrontations between Muslim mobs and authorities would be temporarily eased in Banbhoolpura town in the Nainital district. According to an order issued by District Magistrate Vandana Singh, curfews in Gaujajali, Railway Bazar and FCI godown would be relaxed from 9 am to 4 pm. The curfew in the remaining portion of Banbhoolpura will be lifted for two hours, from 9 to 11 in the morning. The outer regions of Banbhoolpura have already been relieved from the curfew that was initially enforced throughout the entire town.

Over 300 police officers, administrators and journalists have been injured in the chaos which claimed six lives. The Muslim crowd even set fire to a police station and tore the clothes of female cops. A little over Rs 8 crore worth of property has also been damaged in the mayhem. The district and police administrations have expressed the intention to collect the losses sustained during the occurrence from the rioters.

Notably, after Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami announced that a police station would be erected on the site of the unlawful construction, the Nainital Police set up a makeshift police outpost on the recently cleared land parcel in Banbhoolpura. It was inaugurated by the female cops who were injured in the upheaval. Uttarakhand authorities have registered three First Information Reports (FIR) against 5000 unnamed, and 19 known individuals.

The Nainital Police arrested 30 offenders and seized pistols, guns and other ammunition from them. SSP Nainital revealed that police have recovered 99 of the police ammunition looted by the agitators when they attacked Banbhoolpura police station on 8th February. He added that efforts are underway to apprehend the main perpetrator, Abdul Malik, who is believed to have planned the attack at the location known as “Malik Ka Bageecha.” The authorities have slapped a recovery notice of Rs 2.44 crores on him for damage to government properties and vehicles.

Maharashtra Assembly Speaker rules that Ajit Pawar faction is the ‘real NCP’, dismisses disqualification application by Sharad Pawar faction

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Maharashtra Assembly Speaker rules that Ajit Pawar faction is the ‘real NCP’, dismisses disqualification application by Sharad Pawar faction

On Thursday (15th February), Maharashtra Assembly Speaker Rahul Narwekar delivered the verdict on the 5 petitions filed by the two NCP factions against each other and decided that the Ajit Pawar faction is the ‘real NCP’ political party. The decision was based on the factor of the legislative majority.

“If we look at the numerical strength, Ajit Pawar’s group has more numerical strength. There is no dispute about the party’s constitution, ” Rahul Narvekar was quoted as saying while delivering the verdict. The speaker also dismissed the disqualification application by the Sharad Pawar faction against the Ajit Pawar faction.

“Both groups are committed to the party. On June 30, 2023, this party split. In that case, what the constitution of the party says about leadership is important,” he added. Narvekar noted that there was no disagreement regarding Sharad Pawar’s leadership until June 29. In July, a group led by Ajit Pawar joined the administration. Rahul Narvekar stated that since then, both groups have claimed to be the Nationalist Party.

“The President, Working Committee, and National Committee represent the party’s decision-making system. The proof of my judgment about the Shiv Sena must be provided here. Both are seeking the position of President of the Nationalist Party. Both sides contend that the president was not elected in accordance with the party’s constitution. Two parallel leaderships have stood here. Both groups have filed disqualification petitions,” he said.

“According to the party constitution, the NCP Working Committee is the highest-level entity. It has sixteen permanent members. However, the party’s constitution prohibits the appointment of permanent members. We must determine who the party belongs to by examining the leadership structure, party constitution, and legislative strength. The party’s constitution and leadership structure lack clarity,” he observed.

Hours before the verdict, the group led by Ajit Pawar stated that it would not reverse its decision to join the BJP-led National Democratic Alliance (NDA). The NCP broke in July of last year when Ajit Pawar and eight other MLAs joined the state administration under the Eknath Shinde-led Shiv Sena and BJP, resulting in cross-petitions.

Sunil Tatkare from NCP (Ajit Pawar group) said, “There is no turning back from our decision to join the NDA. The decision was taken by our leader and state Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar. We are hopeful that the speaker will give his verdict in our favor.”

The Election Commission of India (ECI) assigned the party name ‘NCP’ and poll symbol ‘clock’ to the Ajit Pawar-led group recently. It also designated ‘Nationalist Congress Party-Sharadchandra Pawar’ as the name of the organization led by Sharad Pawar.

Tatkare, who is the party’s state president and also a Lok Sabha member, claimed that some leaders from the NCP-Sharadchandra Pawar were keen on switching over to their side. “Some of them are in touch with me, while others are in contact with Ajit Pawar. We are not opposed to inducting anyone from that side into our party ahead of the elections,” he said.

Meanwhile, the verdict by Narvekar comes days after the Sharad Pawar-led faction moved to the Supreme Court against ECI’s order to recognize Ajit Pawar’s faction as a real NCP. The Sharad Pawar-led group filed a case with the Supreme Court challenging the handover of the clock emblem to the Ajit Pawar faction, among other demands.

West Bengal post-poll violence: SC stays proceedings after CBI seeks transfer of cases outside the state alleging witnesses being threatened

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West Bengal post-poll violence: SC stays proceedings after CBI seeks transfer of cases outside the state alleging witnesses being threatened

On Wednesday, February 14, the Supreme Court stayed the ongoing proceedings in various trial courts across West Bengal related to the heinous cases of murder, rape and crime against women and other human rights violations that happened in West Bengal in May 2021 after TMC returned to power.

A single-judge bench of Justice Sanjay Karol issued the judgment in response to CBI’s plea seeking transfer of the trials to any court outside West Bengal.

In its petition, the central agency alleged that witnesses and counsel were being intimidated, emphasizing the negative effects of this on the legal system. The CBI also argued that since complaints have been filed with state authorities no action has been taken which has necessitated judicial intervention.

The CBI also cited a report from the National Human Rights Commission that suggested that all cases investigated by the CBI be tried outside of the state of West Bengal.

Issuing notice on CBI’s plea, which is returnable on March 11, the Supreme Court bench issued a stay on further trial proceedings in the cases specified in the probe agency’s petition.

Seeking the responses from the West Bengal government and parties in the original cases, Justice Sanjay Karol ordered, “Director General of Police, West Bengal is directed to ensure compliance of the order and also file his personal affidavit reporting compliance. In the meanwhile, further proceedings of the trial referred to in the prayer clause at page 58 onwards of the instant petition, shall remain stayed.”

Notably, in August 2021, the Calcutta High Court handed over the probe into the 2021 West Bengal post-poll violence to CBI. A five-judge bench of the Calcutta High Court comprising Acting Chief Justice Rajesh Bindal, Justice IP Mukerji, Justice Harish Tandon, Justice Soumen Sen and Justice Subrata Talukdar had pronounced the judgement in a batch of petitions alleging Mamata Banerjee-led West Bengal government’s inaction over the brutal acts of violence unleashed by members of ruling Trinamool Congress in the aftermath of assembly elections.

Post poll violence in West Bengal

An umpteen number of violent incidents against political opponents were reported from the state of West Bengal in the aftermath of the 2021 state assembly polls. In an overwhelming number of such incidents, the victims had been BJP supporters and workers, while the accused were said to be the supporters of the TMC party. More than a dozen BJP workers had lost their lives in the post-poll violence that ensued following the victory of the TMC party in the assembly elections. In one such attack, TMC goons had lynched BJP worker Avijit Sarkar to death.

The violence unleashed against them forced hundreds of BJP party workers and supporters to flee their villages along with their families. They had crossed over to Assam, where they had been provided temporary shelter under the supervision of CM Himanta Biswa Sarma. However, it is not just the BJP but even CPI(M), which has accused the TMC of killing its workers. Reports of attacks on BSF jawans have also emerged in the media.

On June 2, 2021, a month after Mamata Banerjee came back to power, the BJP said 37 of its workers were killed in the post-poll violence that convulsed the state. In addition, some reports said women in West Bengal were raped, assaulted and, in some cases, even killed just because they adhered to a different political ideology.

A victim raped by the TMC goons in front of her father had shared her harrowing ordeal with OpIndia. She narrated how she was attacked and sexually assaulted by perpetrators associated with the TMC party.

Chhattisgarh: Muslims occupy 125 PM Awas houses by forcefully evicting beneficiary families, build a tomb structure and perform exorcisms

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Chhattisgarh: Muslims occupy 125 PM Awas houses by forcefully evicting beneficiary families, build a tomb structure and perform exorcisms

A case of unlawful possession of dwellings built for the needy under the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana has surfaced in Bilaspur, Chhattisgarh. It has come to attention that members of the Muslim community have illegally taken over 125 residences. Not only that, but domes have been built around these houses, which have been converted into mosques, tombs, and sites for exorcisms.

According to news reports, in 2013, the Housing Board constructed 400 residences under the Prime Minister’s scheme in Ward 43 Devrikhurd of the Municipal Corporation border region. 335 apartments were distributed to families that did not have any houses. The Municipal Corporation locked the remaining 65 houses. Outsiders eventually broke the locks of these 65 houses and began to live in them.

Not only that, but 60 of the 335 families assigned residences were threatened, they were forcefully evicted, and their homes were illegally occupied. Following this, illegal construction was carried out on these buildings, and domes were added to give them an Islamic identity. Following this, the procedure of exorcism began.

According to a report from News 18, exorcism is performed by constructing a tomb-like structure on houses numbered 199 and 200. Both of these homes have been given the titles Shankar Dharu and Sukhdev. However, an individual named Zakir Khan is said to have occupied these houses. Locals claim that Rohingya and Bangladeshi Muslims reside here.

In the words of locals, the majority of the houses built under the Prime Minister’s scheme have been sold. However, the provisions state that these houses cannot be sold. At the same time, the majority of the houses are illegally occupied. According to locals, around 125 properties in this area have been unlawfully occupied. There also is a steady flow of strangers here.

BP Singh, Chairman of the Housing Board Colony says that a structure resembling a tomb has been built in the Prime Minister’s residence scheme in recent years, and anti-social elements continue to meet under its shelter. People from Talapara come here to drink alcohol. He stated that people from Bangladesh and Uttar Pradesh were living in Devrikhurd, but their verification has not even been done.

BP Singh stated that there are many people here who do not have a voter ID or a ration card. He stated that the Municipal Corporation Administration has been asked to verify the identities of those residing here and take action against those who are living illegally. He further stated that multiple demands have been submitted to the administration to remove the tomb.

When the matter gained momentum, Municipal Corporation Executive Engineer Suresh Barua stated that he had received information concerning unlawful building at the Prime Minister’s house at Devrikhurd. He said that it is wrong to make changes in the construction of the Prime Minister’s residence scheme. In this situation, the unauthorised construction will be demolished after a notice is issued to the inhabitants.

Apart from that, an instance of Love Jihad has come to light here. Imran deceived a 13-year-old girl and took her to Uttar Pradesh. However, because of the efforts of Hindu organisations, the girl was found by police on February 10, 2024. In the present scenario, the police are investigating the incident by filing a FIR. Meanwhile, Imran, the accused, is on the run. 

Gujarat: Heavily armed Muslim mob kills Hindu man with iron pipe, pelts stones at his family over monetary dispute in Sabarkantha, 30 booked

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Gujarat: Heavily armed Muslim mob kills Hindu man with iron pipe, pelts stones at his family over monetary dispute in Sabarkantha, 30 booked

On Wednesday (14th February), a Hindu man was killed in an attack by a Muslim mob in Sabarkantha district. The deceased has been identified as Rajubhai Kantibhai Rathore. The case allegedly pertains to a monetary transaction between Hindu and Muslim communities. The police have filed a case against 30 persons. An investigation has been initiated.

According to reports, at around 10 pm on Wednesday, a Muslim mob of 30 goons armed with dangerous weapons including sticks, iron robs and stones indulged in an aggressive exchange with a man named Mayurbhai in Khodiyar Kuwa Motamadh area of ​​Prantij of Sabarkantha district owing to a dispute over money transaction.

The mob vandalised an Echo car even as the crowd around refused to intervene. The mob reportedly shut the street lights off before pelting stones. The Muslim mob, all residents of Bhattiwala and Jambuchora province, dragged Rajubhai Kanthibhai Rathore and hit him on the head with iron pipes. He was rushed to the hospital but it was too late.

Meanwhile, the local police along with senior officials rushed to the scene after they learned about the incident. A large number of police personnel were deployed at the scene.

After the son of the deceased filed a complaint, a case was filed against 30 persons under sections 302, 323, 143, 147, 148, 149, 504, 506(2), 427 of the IPC, and section 135 of the GPA.

17 of the 30 accused identified in the case are Ayaz Qureshi, Munaf Qureshi, Ayub Qureshi, Rashid Mian, Imran Mian Qureshi, Maqbool Mian Qureshi, Jani Kamruddin, Rais Mian, Mehboob Khan, Malek, Sameer, Manan Harun, Nisar’s brother, Rafiq Bhatte, Nisar Mian, Babu Akbar, Yunus Mian, and Feroze Mian.

Vijay Patel, SP of Sabarkantha district, said that at around 9.30 pm on February 14, a fight erupted between Imran Qadri and Mayurbhai over money transfer in the Bhoi community and Muslim community in the area of ​​Big Marh. Patel said a case has been filed in the death of Rajubhai.

Police patrolling and deployment has been increased in the area. All the markets in Prantij Nagar have been closed due to the incident. Bajrang Dal has alleged that stones were pelted by the Muslim mob at the residence of Rajubhai Kantibhai Rathore. The Hindu group has demanded bulldozer action against the accused.


The police are taking further action in the matter. Meanwhile, OpIndia contacted the police for more information, however, there was no response. This report will be updated as soon as we receive a response from the police.

West Bengal: Big blow to TMC as actress MP Mimi Chakraborty sends resignation to Mamata Banerjee over differences with local leadership

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West Bengal: Big blow to TMC as actress MP Mimi Chakraborty sends resignation to Mamata Banerjee over differences with local leadership

On Thursday, February 15, Bengali film actress and West Bengal’s ruling Trinamool Congress (TMC) MP Mimi Chakraborty resigned from her post, expressing unhappiness over the local party leadership in her constituency. She has submitted her resignation to TMC supremo Mamata Banerjee, however, media reports suggest that the resignation has not yet been accepted.

Mimi Chakraborty has reportedly stated that she is not happy with her Jadavpur seat and local leadership. She alleged that she is not getting enough support from local leaders.

Mimi Chakraborty’s resignation to Mamata Banerjee will not count as a formal resignation as she has not yet submitted her resignation to Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla. Therefore, there will be no difference in her position at the moment.

The Statesman quoted Trinamool Congress insiders as confirming that Mamata Banerjee has assured Mimi Chakraborty that she will look into her grievances.

Earlier, Mimi Chakraborty had resigned from the membership of two standing committees. Mimi Chakraborty was a member of the Parliamentary Standing Committee on Industrial Affairs. She was also a member of the Joint Committee of the Union Ministry of Power and the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy.

Mimi Chakraborty had also resigned from the post of president of the health centre organisation under her Lok Sabha constituency. She was the president of Nalmudi and Jirangchha Block Primary Health Centre Rogi Kalyan Sangh under the Jadavpur Lok Sabha constituency. After this resignation, speculation about her next move was intensified in political circles. Finally, she resigned from her MP post on Thursday (15 February 2024).

It remains to be seen whether Mimi Chakraborty will retire from politics or join some other party. However, from the statement she has given about his resignation, it seems that she is in the mood to retire. Media reports claim that she was not happy with her Lok Sabha seat and local leadership.

Mimi Chakraborty said, “Politics is not for me. You have to promote someone here (in politics) if you are helping someone. Besides being a politician, I also work as an actor. I have equal responsibilities. If you join politics, you are criticised whether you work or not. I spoke with Mamata Banerjee regarding the issues I had. I wanted to tell her about my resignation from a party that gave me an opportunity to go ahead. I had also told her in 2022 about my resignation from the post of an MP. She had rejected it at that time. I will complete the further process after whatever she says.”

Mimi Chakraborty was born on 11 February 1989 in Jalpaiguri, West Bengal. She is a well-known name in the Bengali film industry today. She made her acting debut in 2012 with the film “Champion” and has worked in over 25 successful films to date. She is very popular in Bengal. Given her popularity, she got a Lok Sabha ticket from TMC in 2019.

Mimi Chakraborty contested the 2019 Lok Sabha elections on a TMC ticket from the Jadavpur seat in West Bengal. Mimi had defeated BJP’s Anupam Hazra by 2.95 lakh votes. In this election, Mimi Chakraborty got a total of 6,88,472 votes. At the same time, BJP candidate Anupam Hazra got 3,93,233 votes.

She courted controversy while making her debut into politics with the 2019 Lok Sabha elections when she was seen wearing gloves while shaking hands with the people in her constituency. Moreover, during her election campaign, she was seen addressing people in a loud manner, almost shouting at them with anger. 

“I am here only because of you. I have no other reason to be here. I want to work for you. I am here to work for you, I have no other reason to be here. Everyone should get it into their heads. Why have I come here after leaving everything?”, said Chakraborty. Mimi looked as if she was almost intimidating the people present there.

Chakraborty’s angry rant had resulted in wide criticism on social media.

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