PM Modi's remarks on Bengali 'ashmita' pack of lies: TMC
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Time of India
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- Time of India
Samik, Suvendu seek Bihar-like SIR, say Bengali culture under attack in state
1 2 Kolkata/Siliguri: Bengal BJP, which held rallies in north Bengal and Kharagpur on the same day Trinamool organised its marquee Martyrs' Day event, alleged that Bengal's culture was under attack in the state. It also said that the electoral rolls in the state should be scrutinised and revised on the lines of Bihar to weed out fake and illegitimate voters. At its march to Uttar Kanya — the secretariat branch in north Bengal — BJP chanted slogans protesting attacks on women. Addressing the rally, state leader of opposition Suvendu Adhikari said: "We need SIR in Bengal. We will not allow Rohingya and Bangladeshi Muslims on the electoral list. Trinamool failed to get votes in north Bengal. In south Bengal, it resorted to false voting." Speaking to reporters in Delhi, Bengal BJP president Samik Bhattacharya alleged that Trinamool had attacked the legacies of Rabindranath Tagore and Bankim Chandra Chattopadhyay. "It attacked 'Vande Mataram' and now its netas are talking of Bengali pride. When (former Delhi CM) Madan Lal Khurana wanted to make 'Vande Mataram' mandatory at schools, (TMC MP) Saugata Roy opposed that. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Villas For Sale in Dubai Might Surprise You Dubai villas | search ads Get Deals Undo It is the same song that inspired thousands of freedom fighters," Bhattacharya said. You Can Also Check: Kolkata AQI | Weather in Kolkata | Bank Holidays in Kolkata | Public Holidays in Kolkata He also claimed Rohingya were being sheltered in a number of districts in Bengal. "Those who attacked Hindus in Bangladesh have entered Bengal now. We will cleanse the electoral rolls... names of illegal voters will be struck off," he said. Bhattacharya also criticised CM Mamata Banerjee for her 'Ram, Baam, Shyam' comment — a veiled attack at an alleged understanding between CPM, BJP and Congress — at the July 21 rally. "She doesn't know how many of her party workers and supporters are approaching us. We have said earlier too that it is time to keep aside political differences and fight to dislodge Trinamool. I am even appealing to those who choose NOTA.. . It is time to be decisive about the future of Bengal," he said.
Time of India
33 minutes ago
- Time of India
Tortured migrants on dais, share spotlight with kin of 1993 martyrs, Pahalgam victims
1 2 3 4 Kolkata: Though migrants and martyrs were the underlying theme of the July 21 rally, the event also featured the elderly parents of Pahalgam terror attack victim Bitan Adhikari, and the father of slain jawan Jhantu Ali Sheikh. Chief minister Mamata Banerjee escorted both families to the dais on Monday, showing the crowd the "real victims of terrorism" and vowing to support the families. For Banerjee, the day began with a meeting with the families of the martyrs at her Kalighat home. As the CM walked up to the dais at 12.54 pm, she was seen holding on to Adhikari's mother Maya (75) and and Sheikh's father Sabur Ali (78). Adhikari's father Bireshwar (80) walked next to Maya. On the dais, she welcomed them with shawls and handed them two packets containing financial aid of Rs 1 lakh each. "It was an emotional moment. The senior citizens started crying when they walked up to the dais," said minister Chandrima Bhattacharya, who was seen giving up her front-row seat to the couple. Holding their hands, Banerjee said: "Before Abhishek (Banerjee) or I speak from the dais, it is time we pay homage to the other martyrs — Bitan Adhikari and Jhantu Ali Sheikh. Their families are here with us, and we are honouring them. " The CM then wrapped shawls around Maya, Bireshwar, and Sobuj Ali. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Villas For Sale in Dubai Might Surprise You Dubai villas | search ads Get Deals Undo You Can Also Check: Kolkata AQI | Weather in Kolkata | Bank Holidays in Kolkata | Public Holidays in Kolkata Banerjee said her party colleagues contributed Re 1 each, and out of the accumulated money, Rs 1 lakh was paid to each of the two families. "I am handing over Rs 1 lakh to each family," she said, offering the two white packets to them. A relative of the Adhikaris later told TOI that Behala East MLA Ratna Chatterjee had reached out to them and asked them to accompany her to the July 21 dais on Monday. "It was nothing political. The elderly couple went there just for the sake of love and respect shown towards their son. Hence, they agreed. We are grateful to the chief minister for the gesture," said the relative. Sabur Ali Sheikh, who came to Esplanade from Tehatta by 9 am, said he was amazed by the CM's courtesy. "She spotted me near the base of the dais and came forward to speak to me. She asked me 'Bhai how are you?' and then took me to the dais and offered an uttariya. She gave me sweets and asked me to give them to my grandchildren. She was caring and repeatedly asked me to contact her if I needed any help. The Tehatta police escorted me home," he said. Also on the dais was Uttam Brajabashi, the 50-year-old member of the Rajbongshi community from Dinhata in Cooch Behar, who received a notice from a Foreigners' Tribunal (FT) in Assam, accusing him of entering India from Bangladesh illegally — despite his claim of being born in Cooch Behar in 1975. Speaking to journalists on Sunday, Brajabashi said he never visited Assam before being summoned. "I was born in 1975. I am 50 years old now. I don't have a birth certificate, but I've never left Cooch Behar," he said. "I had to travel to Guwahati with a lawyer to attend the tribunal hearing. A Trinamool leader assured me that the party would stand by me and support my case."
Time of India
an hour ago
- Time of India
Pegu backs plan to re-engage retired teachers in colleges
1 2 Guwahati: Assam education minister Ranoj Pegu on Monday backed the re-engagement of retired teachers in govt model colleges amid opposition from educated youths and aspiring candidates. Pegu said young and retired faculty members teaching together will help in better management and educational outcomes in the newly built model colleges, where classes are going to start from August, after summer break. He added that some of the new model colleges in the state could not perform up to the mark due to the appointment of mostly new and inexperienced young teachers. "We have started several new colleges and also conducted research on the problems these colleges are facing. Most of the new colleges have not been able to pick up on expected lines. During analysis, we found that this happened because we engaged totally new faculty members and bestowed the responsibility of college management on those who just passed out of university," Pegu said. Thus, he stated that in the new model colleges, there will be a combination of new and experienced teachers. Pegu backed the decision to intake 50% of faculty from retired teachers, while the remaining from young candidates saying, "The service of retired teachers will be allowed till 65 years of age. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like 15 most beautiful women in the world Undo After retiring from their previous job, if they join the model colleges one or two years later, these faculty members will be able to serve for three or four years." "These three to four years of engagement will be crucial as the model colleges are in a nascent stage," he added. Pegu hoped that with their vast experience in teaching, managing departments and internal quality, and ensuring the implementation of UGC guidelines and earning NAAC accreditation, the experienced teachers will lead the new colleges. Pugu said govt may consider implementing the same policy in engineering colleges if the model of re-engaging retired faculty members is successful in model colleges. However, this has raised concerns among young candidates. "In a situation where thousands of educated unemployed people remain jobless, the decision to pay retired teachers Rs 1 lakh monthly remuneration, over and above the pensions they already receive, is neglecting merit and mocking the plight of unemployed youth," All Assam Students' Union president Utpal Sarma.
