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WB CM’s message on Independence Day

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West Bengal Chief Minister and Trinamool Chairperson Ms Mamata Banerjee participated in the ‘Freedom at Midnight’ programme at the stroke of midnight on 15 August.

“This historic moment of our freedom fills our heart with joy, honour and glory. We are proud of our country. We are proud of our Independence,” she wrote on Facebook.

“Let us think with unity, speak with unity and work with unity. We resolve to re-dedicate ourselves to the cause of our nation and to the service for all my brothers and sisters,” was her message to all on Independence Day.

“Happy Independence Day and heartiest greetings and best wishes to all. Sare Jahan Se Accha …” she wrote on Twitter.

Online supporter communities gear up for 21 July rally

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Trinamool Congress enjoys the support and love of people not only on the ground, at grassroots level, the affection is also translated online. Several supporters groups of the party are very active on digital media platforms like Facebook and Twitter and help in spreading the message of Chairperson Ms Mamata Banerjee.

21 July is an important date in Trinamool’s calendar. A huge rally, to mark the anniversary of the martyrdom of young activists on the streets on Kolkata in 1993, is held at Dharmatala every year which is attended by lakhs of supporters from across the State. Several online supporters’ groups like TMCS, Mamata Banerjee Fan Club, Trinamool Congress Supporters, Maa Mati Manush and others have been active in creating a buzz online for the rally.

Through images, posters and catchy slogans these groups have been urging people to flock Dharmatala in large numbers on 21 July. The members of such groups will also meet for a adda session this evening at Lake Town to plan their course of action on the day of the rally.

#NoToBandh, tweets Mamata Banerjee

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West Bengal Chief Minister and Trinamool Chairperson Ms Mamata Banerjee today tweeted “#NoToBandh” – her first tweet which is just a hashtag.

Throughout Wednesday #NoToBandh was among the few frequently-tweeted hashtags with people from all walks of life, not just in Kolkata but across India and the world, using the micro-blogging site to vent their ire against bandh culture.

A spokesperson of the All India Trinamool Congress said, “Other parties trend hashtags on Twitter using paid trolls. This is a first hashtag that has been trended by people.”

Earlier, WB CM appealed to the CPM and BJP to withdraw their bandh for the sake of relief operations in earthquake-ravaged Nepal and north Bengal. She also gave a stern message that the administration would take all steps top ensure normalcy of life.

Here are some noteworthy #NoToBandh tweets:

#TwitterSamvad with Mamata Banerjee

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West Bengal Chief Minister Ms Mamata Banerjee took a step forward today to communicate with the people by being involved in the exclusive launch of “Twitter Samvad” service.

Launched by Twitter CEO Dick Costolo today, the service gives key national political leaders the ability to send their tweets to their offline followers directly via SMS. WB CM was among the select few public figures along with 13 other CMs, the Indian Army, Indian Railways among others.

The number assigned to @MamataOfficial’s twitter ID is 01130083333. Users who subscribe to her tweets will receive 3 tweets a day, 45 tweets a month as SMS.

As part of the launch, WB CM sent out the following tweet for Twitter Samvad:

Now get my tweets & alerts as SMS. FREE.

Missed Call 01130083333 to Activate the Free Service.

WB CM uses Twitter very often. From greetings on festivals, to important executive announcements – she uses the medium to communicate and engage with users. She joined Twitter on 1 January, 2015 and has 28000 followers currently.

WB CM expresses concern on rising incidents of Swine flu

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West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee today expressed concern over the increasing rates of swine flu in the country.

The CM today expressed distress over the matter saying:

“The incidents of Swine Flu have been on the increase. Certain diseases become a matter of concern. But instead of getting panicky, we must work together to widely spread awareness about the do’s and don’ts to prevent it as much as possible.

As of now, 833 deaths have taken place due to Swine Flu this year in the entire country of which, the number of deaths are 214 in Rajasthan, 207 in Gujarat, 112 in Madhya Pradesh, 99 in Maharashtra, 51 in Telengana, 33 in Karnataka, 20 in Haryana, 10 in Andhra Pradesh, 8 in Delhi, etc.

Despite all our efforts and making available necessary medicines, 5 unfortunate deaths, including 1 patient from Mumbai, have taken place in our State so far.

It is time for the Central Government, State Governments and NGOs to work together to take all necessary remedial measures.”

The CM also expressed concern on the same matter over Twitter.

 

50 days of Mamata Banerjee on Twitter

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One of the most iconic days, 1 January 2015 also the Foundation Day of All India Trinamool Congress marked the official launch of Mamata Banerjee, Chief Minister of West Bengal and Chairperson of All India Trinamool Congress on Twitter.

Her official twitter handle is @MamataOfficial


The Trinamool Chairperson now has 20.3K Followers on Twitter.

 

This was her first tweet:

 

Here are her top tweets in the last 50 days

Despite her busy schedule, she makes it a point to interact with her audience on Twitter.

Few of her interactions:

https://twitter.com/admireTMC_AAP/status/550558042668810241

Happy hours on WiFi Street

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Kolkatans logged in merrily on Park Street on Friday, putting to rest all apprehensions about connectivity. Hundreds strolling down the party street, stopping over at restaurants or just passing through the area availed of the free Wi-Fi service launched on Thursday. Most were happy with the service.

Private firm employee Suparna Gupta happened to be on Park Street for a business lunch. The moment she walked out of the restaurant, Suparna remembered that she was in the Wi-Fi zone. She fished out her smartphone and scanned the Wi-Fi option. “And yes, there it was. The network asked me to type out my phone number and the moment I did, a password was SMSed to me. The network speed was good,“ she said.

Ankit Jain, a student, dropped in at a cafeteria for a quick cuppa. The moment he started fiddling with his phone, the Reliance Jionet icon popped up on his screen. “I logged in more out of curiosity . It worked pretty well,“ said Jain.

“It’s been fast and efficient so far,“ said Abhishek Ray , a blogger.

 

This article was originally published in The Times of India, 07.02.2015

Social Media gives high-five for WiFi Kolkata

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Kolkata took its first tottering step towards turning into a Wi-Fi city with a tweet from chief minister Mamata Banerjee, in which she announced turning Park Street into a Wi-Fi zone.

As soon as Mamata went online after inaugurating the service and her message was flashed on a giant screen, hundreds seated in the audience along the southern flank of Park Street attempted to log in.

“We are proud to be the country’s first Wi-Fi city. More than 2,000kms of cables have already been laid and work along just 250300kms is left,” the CM said.

On social media, it was a festive mood. Thousands of messages were pouring in on the official Twitter account of Mamata Banerjee, thanking her for delivering the digital gift to the city.

Here are some tweets:

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The first tweet

 

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Voice of youth

 

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Sentiment of the city

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WB CM with the selfie stick

 

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People on Twitter thanking Didi

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Stepping into the future

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Looking forward towards a more empowered generation

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All India Radio’s tweet mentioning the WiFi Launch

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Dignitaries on the stage taking a groupife to mark the launch

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Kolkata’s achievement becomes a reason for pride for Indian’s abroad

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Congratulations and support pours in for Kolkata

WB CM launches ‘WiFi Kolkata’ with a groupfie

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Kolkata is going to become the first fully Wi-Fi enabled city in India. WB CM Ms Mamata Banerjee today inaugurated the first phase of the Wi-Fi services at Park Street.

High speed 4G Wi-Fi service is now available in Park street along with the adjoining areas from this evening. The rest of the city will be covered in a phased manner within the next three months. Salt Lake, Barasat, Rajarhat and Howrah will also be made Wi-Fi enabled, CM announced.

The launch event was attended by WB CM Ms Mamata Banerjee, Honourable Mayor of Kolkata Sovan Chatterjee, ministers, MPs and representatives from Reliance group. The highlight of the launch was a ‘groupfie’ taken by WB CM

At the event, the Mayor of Kolkata made his foray into the world of Twitter with his first tweet using WiFi services:

Here are some pictures from the launch: http://goo.gl/3Aq7b8

Kolkata to become India’s first fully Wi-Fi enabled metro city – Social media cheers the decision

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Kolkata will become India’s first fully Wi-Fi enabled metro city in the next two or three months. West Bengal Chief Minister Ms Mamata Banerjee made the landmark announcement at the inauguration ceremony of the 39th Kolkata International Book Fair.

As soon as WB CM made this announcement in Twitter, tweets started pouring in hailing this landmark decision. The tweets ranged from praise to messages thanking the Chief Minister. Most users were excited that Kolkata would become the first fully Wi-Fi enabled metro city in India.

Here are some of the tweets:

Apart from the flurry of tweets hailing the announcement, Mamata Banerjee’s tweet announcing the decision got over 150 Retweets within an hour.