In an exclusive conversation with The Statesman, Bengal Minister of State Kalita Maji strongly refuting the idea that a strong political career can lead to economic wealth.
"Many people were beaten, forced to flee their homes, and had their properties vandalised," Bengal Minister of State Kalita Maji said in an exclusive interview with The Statesman.
West Bengal’s new BJP government has started its innings with promise, generating huge expectations.
The Minister informed that a “comprehensive screening and weeding-out process” is being carried out across all the subdivisions and blocks in Bengal.
A police-officer-turned politician, Asim Arun is currently the Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Social Welfare and SC/ST Welfare in the Yogi Adityanath ministry.
Dr. T. Srinivasa Kumar is a seasoned expert with over 25 years of experience in ocean observation, information systems, and advisory services, including the development of tsunami and storm surge early warning systems.
Rajendra Singh, fondly called "Paani Baba" (waterman), is an acclaimed water conservationist. He is credited with bringing back water adequacy to villages, apart from fighting against illegal mining and taking up the cause of clean Ganga and Yamuna rivers.
In the Tamil literary sphere, Sahitya Akademi Award winner Imayam's work Koveru Kazhuthaigal landed as a tsunami, bringing him fame and criticism in equal measure.
Born in the small village of Bayang in Chhattisgarh's Raigarh district, state minister O P Choudhary's journey is a testament to resilience, determination, and remarkable achievements.
She had to defy conservative norms and overcome significant backlash to pursue her dreams. Hailing from a conservative Muslim family where women driving on roads was frowned upon, she challenged societal expectations.
