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Friday, March 29, 2024
TopicWest Bengal

Topic: West Bengal

A tale of five men and a woman—here’s what TV news told us about them

Alapan Bandyopadhyay was the new face on TV. He made a name for himself by being 15 minutes late for a meeting with the prime minister.

‘Anarchy, dents Sardar Patel’s IAS steel frame’ — Modi govt slams chief secy conduct in Bengal

Noting that IAS was set up to protect India and act as a bridge between Centre & states, Modi govt says Alapan Bandhopadhyay's conduct in Bengal could lead to 'institutional breakdown'.

Alapan Bandyopadhyay chapter over, Bengal govt will give him full support, says CM Mamata

The West Bengal CM asserted that her administration will stand by the former chief secretary of the state on the row over his not joining the central government.

Modi-Mamata battle over Bengal chief secy is another proof civil services needs reforms

Political masters hold the power of appointment and transfer, and use it to bend the bureaucracy to political will. Tussle over Alapan Bandyopadhyay is a case in point.

Modi has a new Arvind Kejriwal to deal with. It’s Mamata Banerjee

Constant tussles with BJP govt help Mamata, Kejriwal raise their stature from being state satraps to national leaders, and show they can stand up to Modi's might.

Alapan Bandyopadhyay — Not just an IAS officer, but a trouble-shooter Mamata can’t do without

On Monday, Bandyopadhyay, the officer at the heart of the Modi-Mamata tussle, resigned from service and was appointed an advisor to the CM for 3 years.

Not IAS rules but Modi govt issues show cause notice to Bengal chief secy under disaster law

While Centre can't unilaterally initiate disciplinary proceedings against an IAS officer posted with a state govt, it has instead used NDMA under which anyone can be tried for non-compliance of orders.

Bengal Chief secretary Alapan Bandyopadhyay retires, to serve CM Mamata as chief advisor

CM Mamata Banerjee said the Centre had asked Bandyopadhyay to join North Block on Tuesday but it cannot force an officer to join without the permission of the state administration.

Disciplinary proceedings likely against WB chief secy as Mamata refuses to send him to Delhi

According to experts, matter could end up in CAT, which aggrieved officer Alapan Bandyopadhyay can move, or another court if Centre initiates disciplinary proceedings.

Modi-Mamata fight marks new low for Indian federalism. BJP needs to accept poll result

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On Camera

Congress attacks chief economic advisor over statement on unemployment, asks BJP govt to ‘vacate seat’

While releasing 'India Employment Report 2024', V Anantha Nageswaran said govt can't solve 'all social, economic challenges'. Congress leader Kharge says CEA protecting 'dear leader'.

Amid plans to lift AFSPA, Army starts joint training with Jammu & Kashmir Police

In an interview with Gulistan News this week, Union Home Minister Amit Shah said the government would leave law and order to J&K Police and slowly withdraw troops.

For BJP, Kejriwal is an idea whose time has come to be destroyed

The ‘idea’ Kejriwal's politics grew around was a no-holds-barred fight against corruption. That is the reason Modi govt has now tarred him and his entire party with the same paint.