Projecting the meeting as a break from what he described as the “culture of political exclusion” under the previous regime, the Chief Minister said the administration must work in coordination with all elected representatives irrespective of political affiliation.
Officials of various agencies, including the BSF, SSB, NDRF and other disaster management authorities, also attended the meeting, which focused on flood control measures, identification of vulnerable spots, and coordination among departments ahead of the rainy season.
On International Hawkers Day, Trinamul Congress chairperson and former West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Tuesday launched a sharp attack on the BJP, accusing the party of carrying out “atrocities” against hawkers and street vendors in the state through eviction drives and demolition of roadside stalls.
Senior Trinamul Congress leader and party MP Saugata Roy on Tuesday described the Kolkata Police visit to the residence of TMC national general secretary Abhishek Banerjee as an act of “political vendetta”, alleging that the Bharatiya Janata Party was systematically targeting leaders of the ruling party across West Bengal.
The President was accorded a warm reception at Libing Helipad by Sikkim Governor Om Prakash Mathur and Chief Minister Prem Singh Tamang.
Former CM Pinarayi Vijayan’s daughter, Veena Vijayan, whose IT firm Exalogic Solutions is at the centre of the controversy, has already been questioned by the Enforcement Directorate in connection with the case.
The Indian envoy referred to Pakistan’s doctrine of inflicting gradual harm through terrorism. He said this approach of “bleeding India by a thousand cuts” exposes contradictions in Pakistan’s stated commitment to the UN Charter and international norms.
The Israel Defence Forces (IDF) also accused Odeh of involvement in killings, kidnappings and attacks targeting Israeli civilians and security personnel during the October 7 assault.
Amid global turmoil and resultant impacts on global energy networks, India has firmly stood on its climate and clean energy agenda, towards its long-term goal of Viksit Bharat 2047.
In the age of social media, diplomacy is no longer confined to closed-door meetings, carefully drafted communiqués and formal state dinners. Every gesture, glance, stumble and awkward interaction can now become viral political theatre within minutes.
