Tag: Governor
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MP Governor Lalji Tandon praises ‘impartial, courageous’ Speaker for accepting resignations of 6 MLAs
The Congress-led Kamal Nath government in the state is facing a crisis after former Union minister Jyotiraditya Scindia quit the Congress and joined the BJP . 22 MLAs of the ruling party also submitted their resignations, pushing the 15-month-old Kamal Nath government to the brink of collapse. Of these, the speaker has accepted resignations of six MLAs.
March 18, 2020 -
Temporary truce: Governor hits out at state govt
Speaking at an event in Madhyamgram, Governor Dhankar questioned, “How can polls be held peacefully in a state where explosives are sold brazenly? My heart bleeds each time an explosion takes place in this state. Every time a blast occurs, it claims human lives. How could a state that has given us Nobel laureates, be an epicentre of violence?”
February 10, 2020 -
Governor launches diatribe against anti-CAA protesters
'The people of Jadavpur University have the right to protest. However, do they have the right to stop the chancellor's car?' said governor on the students’ protest at the Jadavpur University convocation last month.
January 24, 2020 -
Governor seeks minister’s apology for comment on his wife
“A senior minister made objectionable references to the First Lady. I appeal to the chief minister to look into the matter. Being a woman herself, Miss Banerjee should know the sensitive aspect of the minister’s statement,” he said after flagging off a motorcycle rally organised by Coast Guard at Raj Bhawan lawns this morning.
January 19, 2020 -
Mamata Banerjee not to attend West Bengal Governor’s all-party meeting
The meeting was called by the governor to discuss two bills passed by the Assembly, which are awaiting his assent.
January 17, 2020 -
Governor’s Responsibility
In 1969, West Bengal Governor Dharma Vira deleted a section of the address prepared by the State government which he considered scurrilous.
January 13, 2020 -
‘Don’t play with fire’, West Bengal CM warns BJP over CAA, NRC
In her seventh protest in ten days, Banerjee also told the students that she will always be by their side.
December 26, 2019 -
Puducherry Chief Minister urges President Kovind to intervene, recall Kiran Bedi
All secular parties would hold a big rally in Puducherry on Thursday under the leadership of the ruling Congress to protest the Citizenship Ac and the NRC.
December 25, 2019 -
Don’t depend on govt jobs, become entrepreneurs: Himachal Pradesh Governor to IIT-Mandi students
With rising unemployment in the country, Dattatraya told the students to not depend on government jobs but to set up their own businesses/ industries so that they can provide jobs to others.
December 16, 2019 -
Ready to discuss issues with Mamata Banerjee, says West Bengal Governor
On Thursday, Dhankar held a press conference outside state assembly after the gate for the governor was closed.
December 6, 2019 -
Shiv Sena MP seeks Finance Minister’s reply on BJP leader’s remark over funds
Karnataka BJP leader Anantkumar Hedge made the startling claim that Fadnavis’ sudden swearing-in as the chief minister of Maharashtra was a 'drama' to protect Rs 40,000 crore in central funds and return it safely to the Government.
December 3, 2019 -
Partha questions relevance of position of Governor
He also said the issue of alleged “Governor’s dominance” over an elected government related to the issue of Centre-state relations and wanted it to be debated in the Assembly.
November 28, 2019 -
President, PM, Maharashtra governor lowered dignity of their offices: Rajasthan CM
In a stunning political development, BJP's Devendra Fadnavis was sworn in as the CM of Maharashtra and NCParty leader Ajit Pawar as the Deputy CM early on November 23 who later resigned following Supreme Court's order for a floor test on Tuesday.
November 28, 2019 -
Dogs, horses, even sticks own land in Bihar: Malik
Malik served as Governor of Bihar from September 30, 2017 to August 21, 2018.
November 26, 2019 -
After KIFF ‘snub’, Governor slams state govt’s attitude
Inviting Bengal brand ambassador Shah Rukh along with Bhatt and Rakhi Gulzar to attend the festival next year as well, Miss Banerjee requested them to visit the next Durga Puja Carnival as it has gained a huge popularity.
November 9, 2019 -
CM depriving Bengal of Central benefits: Governor
Dhankar hits out at Mamata govts snub of Central schemes like Ayushman Bharat.
November 8, 2019 -
Satya Pal Malik sworn-in as new Goa Governor, describes his previous term ‘problematic’
Satya Pal Malik was the Governor of Jammu and Kashmir when Article 370 was abrogated and the state was bifurcated into two union territories of Jammu and Kashmir, and Ladakh.
November 3, 2019