MADAN MITRA
'Haven for anti-social elements': TMC's Madan Mitra hints at leaving politics after 30 years
Madan Mitra, a veteran politician, voiced his increasing disillusionment with the current state of politics. He highlighted that politics has become a refuge for anti-social elements, which has frustrated him. Mitra is contemplating a gradual withdrawal from active politics as he feels alienated from the political environment. His comments reflect a broader critique of the declining political standards in Bengal.
'ED didn't scare us': Madan Mitra refutes agency fear claims after leaving TMC; praises Suvendu Adhikari's vigor
Former TMC leader Madan Mitra has joined a rebel faction, blaming Abhishek Banerjee for his exit. Mitra stated that central agencies like the ED did not influence his political decision. He felt the party leadership was not effectively working to counter the BJP. Mitra also praised Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari's political strength and vigor. Mamata Banerjee responded by saying she could restart the party if necessary.
HC grants conditional nod to Trinamool for July 21 Martyrs' Day rally, caps gathering at 2,500
The Calcutta High Court allowed Trinamool's Martyrs' Day rally with a reduced crowd size. The court also stipulated a specific time frame for the commemoration event. Meanwhile, a dissident Trinamool faction received permission for their own rally nearby. Loyalist MLA Madan Mitra resigned from party posts and joined the dissidents. Mitra cited fear of Abhishek Banerjee over the Enforcement Directorate summons.
ED searches TMC MLA Madan Mitra's premises in alleged municipality recruitment scam probe
The Enforcement Directorate conducted searches at seven locations linked to TMC MLA Madan Mitra as part of a probe into the West Bengal municipality recruitment scam. Investigators suspect bribes were paid for ineligible candidates' appointments, with cash and gold allegedly routed through middlemen to Mitra. Over 125 appointments are under scrutiny.
Shocking Video: BJP attacks Mamata Banerjee government after another flogging incident in Bengal
A week after a video showing a couple being flogged went viral, another shocking video from Kolkata has surfaced online. The footage has sparked outrage and drawn sharp criticism from the BJP, which accuses the Mamata Banerjee-led Trinamool Congress (TMC) of repeated atrocities against women in West Bengal.
Job scam: CBI raids Bengal minister, MLA
The raids started at residences of Hakim, Mitra, various former and present municipal chairman's residences and offices today morning. The CBI team conducted raids and search operations in the presence of central forces, in Hakim's residence in South Kolkata's Chetla for more than 9.5 hours while another agency team raided MLA Madan Mitra's residences at Bhowanipore and Dakhineswar in the afternoon, sources told ET.
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A biopic on colourful life of TMC MLA and social media-darling Madan Mitra in works
Director Raja Chanda, known for 2014 Bengali movie' Force', is working on the film.
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.”
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.
Madan Mitra released from jail
Madan Mitra could not be taken back to his residence as it is within Kalighat police station jurisdiction.
Saradha accused Madan Mitra gets bail
Durga Puja arrived early for Mitra's family and supporters as people in large numbers celebrated his bail, while the ruling Trinamool Congress hailed the court's verdict.
Madan Mitra's bail plea rejected
A court today rejected the bail application of TMC leader and former West Bengal minister Madan Mitra, an accused in the Saradha chit fund scam.
Madan Mitra's bail plea rejected, custody extended till January 14
A city court today rejected the bail plea of Trinamool Congress leader and former West Bengal minister Madan Mitra, an accused in the Saradha chit fund scam, and extended his judicial custody by another 14 days till January 14.
Madan Mitra's judicial custody extended till December 31
The judicial custody of Trinamool Congress leader and former West Bengal minister Madan Mitra, an accused in the Saradha chit fund scam, was today extended by a city court by another 14 days till December 31.
CBI might shift Madan Mitra to another state
"We may decide to shift Madan Mitra to another state. A decision which is yet to be taken," a CBI source investigating the scam told PTI.
Jailed minister of Mamata Banerjee's cabinet Madan Mitra resigns
Chief minister Mamata Banerjee, who earlier refused to accept his resignation letter on December 12, 2014 ,accepted his resignation on Wednesday.
Saradha scam: CBI seeks cancellation of Madan Mitra's bail before High Court
Mitra, who was arrested by CBI in December last, was granted bail by ACJM (in-charge) of Alipore District and Sessions Court Partha Pratim Das.
Madan Mitra questioned by CBI in hospital
Special Crime Branch of CBI today questioned West Bengal transport minister Madan Mitra in a hospital in connection with multi-crore Saradha chit fund scam in which he is an accused.
Saradha scam: CBI questions TMC leader Madan Mitra in jail
Sources in CBI told PTI that Madan Mitra was interrogated after obtaining the court's permission when he was produced before it.
BJP alleges preferential treament to Madan Mitra
BJP's state chief Rahul Sinha today slammed Kolkata police for allegedly giving preferential treatment to West Bengal Transport Minister Madan Mitra.
Mamata Banerjee's protest out of fear of Madan Mitra singing before CBI: BJP
The BJP leader said it is well known in the public domain that Mitra was close to Saradha Group chief Sudipto Sen and knows enough about the scam.
Saradha chit fund scam: No vendetta behind Madan Mitra'a arrest, CBI tells Trinamool Congress
"If our probe was motivated, why would CBI investigate the role of regulators like Sebi, RBI and Registrar of Companies?" asked an officer.
Trinamool MPs protest Madan Mitra's arrest outside Parliament
Displaying placards with slogans like 'PM, Amit Shah Bengal is angry', members of the Trinamool Congress Parliamentary Party raised slogans.
Saradha scam: Opposition demands interrogation of Mamata Banerjee
"We will now hit the streets with this demand and demands for action against other ponzi companies as also refund of money to the cheated depositors," Mishra said.
Madan Mitra's arrest fixed at meeting between Amit Shah and CBI: Trinamool Congress
"When Amit Shah came to Kolkata recently, it was then decided during a meeting with the CBI to arrest Madan Mitra," Mukherjee added.
Madan Mitra's arrest a 'political vendetta', says Mamata Banerjee
Mamata Banerjee termed state Transport Minister Madan Mitra's arrest as "political vendetta" and "dirty conspiracy" by the BJP and dared the NDA government to arrest her.
Saradha probe leading to West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee's doorstep: Opposition
Madan Mitra's arrest showed that the TMC leadership was neck deep in the multi-crore scam, BJP national secretary Siddharth Nath Singh said.
CBI summon in Saradha scam doesn't prove Madan Mitra guilty: Trinamool's Subrata Mukherjee
"CBI can summon anyone they like. But if someone is summoned by CBI it doesn't prove him guilty," Mukherjee told reporters.
Not done anything wrong: Madan Mitra
West Bengal transport minister Madan Mitra today came out in self-defence, claiming he had not done anything wrong with regard to Saradha group.
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