FIRHAD HAKIM
Supreme Court asks Calcutta High Court to fast-track plea against 10 rebel TMC MLAs
The Supreme Court asked the Calcutta High Court to urgently consider a plea seeking disqualification of 10 Trinamool Congress MLAs under the anti-defection law. Declining to entertain a direct disqualification petition, the apex court allowed senior TMC leader Sovandeb Chattopadhyay to approach the high court and requested expedited consideration by a division bench.
No reason to doubt West Bengal speaker: SC dismisses petition
Supreme Court has dismissed a plea seeking directions to the West Bengal Assembly Speaker to decide disqualification petitions against 10 rebel Trinamool Congress MLAs. A bench headed by CJI Surya Kant said there was no reason to doubt the Speaker, noting that the petitions were filed on July 8 and that disqualification proceedings under the Tenth Schedule are ordinarily expected to be decided within three months.
SC asks West Bengal Speaker to decide disqualification pleas against 10 rebel TMC MLAs within fixed timeframe
The Supreme Court expressed confidence in the West Bengal Assembly Speaker's ability to resolve disqualification petitions promptly. Ten rebel Trinamool Congress MLAs are currently facing disqualification proceedings amid a power struggle within the party. The proceedings follow the TMC's defeat in the recent West Bengal Assembly elections, which intensified factional disputes. The Speaker's recognition of Ritabrata Banerjee as Leader of the Opposition has been contested.
Muslim social worker started Janmashtami celebration in Kolkata's Mominpore 58 yrs ago but now the muslim organisers have been removed and Hindus have taken over the committee
This year, a well-known Kolkata Janmashtami celebration is undergoing a noteworthy organizational change. The event, which has historically embraced multicultural involvement, will now be exclusively managed by Hindu members. This decision comes in light of comments made by a local BJP representative regarding religious festivities. The Muslim community has been a vital part of this celebration for many years, marking its significance in the 58th iteration.
Mamata Banerjee claims TMC Chairperson role in letter to EC even as rebels name Arup Roy
A significant rift has emerged within the Trinamool Congress as rebel MLAs appointed Arup Roy as the new party chairperson, sidelining Mamata Banerjee. Despite this, Banerjee submitted a list to the Election Commission naming herself as chief. The dispute over leadership, party funds, and the election symbol intensifies as 58 MLAs have revolted, seeking Banerjee to adopt a mentor role.
Dissent grows in Trinamool, majority of MLAs skip meet at Mamata's residence
A significant rebellion is brewing within the Trinamool Congress after a recent election defeat. Few legislators and parliament members attended a meeting called by former chief minister Mamata Banerjee. Many MLAs are reportedly backing expelled leaders. A split in the party's parliamentary wing is also a possibility.
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TMC's Firhad Hakim resigns as Kolkata mayor
Kolkata Municipal Corporation Mayor Firhad Hakim has resigned. He cited an inability to work properly as the reason for his departure. Hakim, a senior Trinamool Congress leader, submitted his resignation on Friday. This development comes amid ongoing political shifts within the party. He had been serving as mayor since November 2018.
Mamata Banerjee holds meet with Trinamool Councillors amid chaos at Kolkata Municipal Corporation
Trinamool councillors convened a meeting at the Kolkata Municipal Corporation headquarters. This session followed the cancellation of a scheduled meeting. Mayor Firhad Hakim led a parallel meeting in the councillors' club room. Opposition councillors protested the exclusion from the proceedings. Allegations of locking the meeting room and obstructing democratic processes were raised. Trinamool leaders responded to the controversy.
TMC appoints Sobhandeb Chattopadhyay as LoP, Firhad Hakim as chief whip in Bengal Assembly
The Trinamool Congress has appointed its leaders for the West Bengal Legislative Assembly. Sobhandeb Chattopadhyay will serve as the Leader of Opposition. Asima Patra and Nayna Bandyopadhyay are named Deputy Leaders. Firhad Hakim takes on the role of Chief Whip. These appointments follow the recent Assembly elections where the BJP formed the government.
Kolkata Port Assembly election result 2026: Firhad Hakim vs Rakesh Singh vs Aquib Gulzar vs Faiyaz Ahmad Khan, who is winning?
Kolkata Port constituency faces a close contest as Firhad Hakim seeks a third term amid a significant voter decline. A sharp drop in electorate numbers has sparked concerns over revised voter rolls, with opposition parties alleging deletions. Civic issues and the integrity of the electoral process are key campaign themes.
Before Oxford trip, didi forms governance team
Before leaving for the UK, where she will deliver a speech at the Oxford University, Banerjee formed a taskforce to oversee the state's governance in her absence. The task force comprises home Secretary Nandini Chakraborty, DGP Rajeev Kumar, Kolkata Commissioner of Police Manoj Verma, two senior officers and ministers Chandrima Bhattacharya, Firhad Hakim, Arup Biswas, Sujit Bose and Sashi Panja.
NCW takes suo moto cognizance of derogatory remarks made by TMC Minister Firhad Hakim about BJP leader
Trinamool Minister Firhad Hakim is facing backlash for derogatory comments made against BJP leader Rekha Patra during a rally. The BJP has filed a complaint with the Election Commission of India, demanding action against Hakim for violating the Model Code of Conduct.
Abhishek Banerjee's office files complaint against Kolkata Mayor's OSD
Trinamool Congress MP Abhishek Banerjee's office has filed a police complaint against Kalicharan Bandopadhyay, an officer on special duty to Kolkata Mayor Firhad Hakim, accusing him of extorting money in Banerjee's name. The complaint was lodged at Shakespeare Sarani Police Station. Mayor Hakim stated he will investigate the matter, while opposition parties highlighted corruption concerns.
"If someone enters politics from judiciary, it raises questions...": West Bengal Minister Firhad Hakim
West Bengal Minister Firhad Hakim criticizes judges entering politics, questioning their impartiality and previous judgments. He cites examples of former CJI Ranjan Gogoi and Justice Abdul Nazeer, expressing concern over judiciary's "high aspirations." Hakim accuses BJP of fielding candidates aligned with TMC ideology in Lok Sabha polls, undermining BJP's stance in Bengal. Greetings extended for Holi festival.
Kolkata building collapse: Residents lament illegal construction 'continuing'
In Garden Reach, illegal construction's aftermath highlights political ties, unauthorized buildings on former water bodies, and opposition's demand for construction details.
Mamata Banerjee asks mayor to rename Kolkata road, park after Pranab Mukherjee
"I will ask Bobby (Firhad Hakim) to name a road, even if small, and a small park in remembrance of Pranab Mukherjee," Banerjee said.
Bhabanipur bypoll: BJP kicks off campaign, TMC leaders travel to every corner of the Constituency
In Mamata Banerjee’s home turf of Bhabanipur, from where the CM got elected twice in 2011 and 2016, a high decibel triangular contest is likely to take place.
ED files chargesheet against Firhad Hakim and Panchayat Minister Subrata Mukherjee in the Narada sting operation case
The special court ordered issuance of summons to the ministers and leaders for the appearance of the accused on November 16. Apart from the three legislators, the court also directed that summons be served to suspended IPS officer SMH Mirza.
Sovan Chatterjee in house arrest after release from hospital
Speaking to the mediaperson from the window of the SSKM hospital, Former Kolkata Municipal Corporation (KMC) Mayor Sovan Chatterjee claimed today evening that “he was detained by the hospital authority without any valid reasons and despite being fit.”
Narada case: Leaders to stay in jail as Calcutta HC adjourns hearing till Thursday
Tushar Mehta, arguing on behalf of the CBI, said “it’s not about anyone staying in jail or not. Rather, the question is the extraordinary and unprecedented circumstances when the cause of justice was constrained. There was an orchestrated attempt that justice is not done.”
Three arrested TMC leaders admitted in hospital following complaints of respiratory distress
Both Madan Mitra and Sovon Chatterjee recently recovered from Covid. Sovon Chatterjee is also a diabetic and has Compulsive Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD). They complained of respiratory distress, following which the duo was rushed to SSKM hospital and admitted to Woodburn Block around 3:40am on Tuesday.
CBI court grants bail to four TMC leaders arrested in Narada case
Special CBI court judge Anupam Mukherjee granted bail to senior ministers Subrata Mukherjee and Firhad Hakim, Trinamool Congress MLA Madan Mitra and former minister Sovan Chatterjee after hearing their lawyers and the counsel for the agency, lawyer Anindya Raut said.
43 TMC legislators sworn-in as ministers at low-key ceremony
Elected legislators like Partha Chatterjee, Subrata Mukherjee, Firhad Hakim and Sadhan Pande took oath at the ceremony among others, where Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee was present along with other state government officials.
West Bengal polls: Minister Firhad Hakim shows Kolkata’s ‘mini-Pakistan’ to Pakistani journalist
"Please come along and let us take you to mini-Pakistan in Kolkata," the Bengal urban minister is reported telling Dawn reporter.
Centre doing politics over Smart city project: Bengal urban development minister Firhad Hakim
The central government is doing politics over the smart city project," said Hakim.
President Pranab Mukherjee arrives on way to ancestral house to attend Durga Puja
The President was received at the Airport by the Governor K N Tripathi and West Bengal Urban Development Minister Firhad Hakim.
TMC MLA Swapan Kanti Ghosh stages protest ouside assembly; party suspends him
Ghosh, who did not attend the assembly during the day, sat on the dharna alleging corruption regarding a drinking water project at Suri in Birbhum district.
Parties in power at Centre, West Bengal not enemies but political rivals: M Venkaiah Naidu
Naidu's statement came in the wake of Sunday's Niti Aayog meeting which was not attended by Mamata Banerjee.
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