Tag: Raju Bista

People not secure in Bengal, says Darjeeling MP Raju Bista

Notably, CM has released a video message from the SSKM Hospital, urging people to keep patience and did not claim the incident as an attack on her after several witnesses described how it happened accidentally.

March 12, 2021

Only four Gorkhas in 123-strong Gorkha Battalion draws flak

As the list of personnel in the Battalion came to the public domain, people, belonging to both the Gorkha and non-Gorkha communities representing various sectors have started criticizing the state government.

February 20, 2021

Centre gave crores to West Bengal: Minister tells House

According to Anurag Thakur, Rs 215.43 crore was disbursed for Darjeeling district, out of which Rs 68.04 crore was disbursed in cash and Rs 147.39 crore in kind. Rs 52.55 crore had been given to Kalimpong district, out of which Rs 6.53 crore was in cash and Rs 46.02 crore in kind.

February 10, 2021

Two killed in Kalimpong stampede

Organisers, administration draw flak from people for ‘negligence, apathy’

January 5, 2021

Health scheme: Bista takes CM to task

Mr Bista, who is also the Darjeeling MP, said: "It is funny that today, towards the end of her second term, CM Mamata Banerjee has woken up to the desperate need felt by the people regarding abysmal healthcare facilities in the state.

December 5, 2020

Suvendu move is simply the beginning: Bista

"All those who believe in our democracy, our constitution and a bright future for Bengal have come to realize that TMC has now gone on to become a one-family enterprise. TMC is today synonymous with corruption, nepotism, syndicate raj, cut money, dictatorship and atrocities against common citizens," Mr Bista, who is also the Darjeeling MP, said.

November 28, 2020

BJP hits back at Mamata’s ‘Covid under control’ claim

Political sources said the BJP plans to further criticise the CM on many issues, "one by one" to the point to showcase her government's "incompetent role" and by keeping an eye on the elections.

November 25, 2020

Only Centre can fulfil Hill dreams, demands: Bista

Citing examples of how the BJP government abrogated Article 370 in Jammu and Kashmir, resolved the Bodoland issue, put an end to Triple Talaq, and introduced the Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA) and Labour Reforms he added, "I am confident that issues concerning Darjeeling Hills, Terai and Dooars too will be resolved in the coming days."

November 9, 2020

Hill leaders counter Bista’s Centre moves, claims

"The issues come to the mind of our MP whenever there is an election. BJP's National President did not promise anything, but gave assurances... It is very clear no work has been done on the issues of our aspirations. For how long in the name of assurance will you keep duping the janta? How long should people believe in your false assurances?" Mr Tamang said.

July 8, 2020

Tea Board to examine closed gardens’ takeover

On this, Mr Bista said he has drawn the attention of the Chairman of the Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI), J Satyanarayan, on 14 January this year, and requested him to set up the Aadhar Registration and Correction Centre for the Darjeeling parliamentary area.

July 6, 2020

Forest village notices not outright rejection, say Kalimpong officials

It may be mentioned here that the Kalimpong Subdivisional Officer had recently handed down notices to at least 200 families living in forest areas, quashing their claims that they were forest dwellers.

July 6, 2020

Minister slams MP, Bista hits back

The duo was in regular contact with the affected BJP leader, five of whose family members have also tested positive for the virus.

June 22, 2020

Alert in tea gardens after Terai worker tests positive

Tea association official says gardens are taking all precautions, following guidelines.

May 27, 2020

Centre’s stimulus package draws mixed reaction in North Bengal

According to the CII Chairman, Sanjit Saha, almost everyone has expressed doubts on the implementation part.

May 15, 2020

Planters turn to two Hill MPs, seek solutions

Similarly, stakeholders associated with the tea industry have also sought help from Mrs Chhetri, a Trinamul Congress leader from Darjeeling Hills, to criticise the Centre and to inform the state about the problems in the tea industry and finding solutions.

April 30, 2020

Mamata no to tea garden work; Bista lauds stand

Though tea garden owners are virtually upset at the state government's decision, despite several reminders to the CM to continue operations and even other officials including state finance minister Amit Mitra, trade union leaders and other political leaders, including Darjeeling’s BJP MP, Raju Bista, welcomed the state government's stand.

April 7, 2020

GNLF seeks Shah meet for Sixth Schedule appeal

As a result, BJP state president Dilip Ghosh recently alleged in Siliguri that the Trinamul Congress had been confusing the people.

January 31, 2020