Month: February 2015

Derek O’Brien’s intervention on Land Acquisition Ordinance | Transcript

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Full transcript:

I have two quick points to make, both related to ordinances. I do not want to discuss the merits of the Bill, the Leader of the House has given information and it is selective information. He has told us how many ordinances passed during the Congress regime, how many ordinances passed in the last 50 years, here is a limited point.

My point is let us look at the last eight months and put a ratio as to how many Bills have been passed and how many ordinances have been introduced. If you consider post independence, about 10 to 15 ordinances. In the last nine months this Government has made a record for passing the least number of bills compared to ordinances. So the Leader of the House is giving us selective information by taking a 60 year period, which is incorrect.

Secondly, the Leader of the House is much more senior to me, much more articulate than me and I will not make cheap shots by using my time to try and give advertising slogans for his bills, I will not do that. I will restrain myself because as Trinamool Congress we were the only party against the UPA Ordinance. At that time they were the devils but they are looking like angels now. We were the only party opposed to the UPA II Bills. Earlier Parliament followed 3 Ds – Deliberate, Debate, Decide. Now only the Government decides.

Thank You.

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.

 

Mamatabala Thakur takes oath as MP in Lok Sabha

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Mamatabala Thakur, who recently won from Bongaon constituency, took oath today as Member of Parliament in the Lok Sabha.

12 out of the 34 newly-elected Trinamool MPs in Lok Sabha are women; this constitutes about 35.2% of TMC MPs. Thus, Trinamool Congress is the only political party which has acted  for the empowerment of women in the country.

Trinamool Congress has the highest percentage of women MPs in the house. The 16th Lok Sabha has only 65 women members which is around 11% of total.

While others only talk of women empowerment, Trinamool’s actions speak louder than words.

 

Ms Mamata Banerjee conveys best wishes to the Secondary Examinees

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WB CM Mamata Banerjee has conveyed best wishes to the students appearing for West Bengal Secondary Examination beginning today, 23 February 2015.

This year 442716 male and 496143 female candidates are appearing for the examination. Compared to male students, female students are more in number by 53 thousand.

The examination will commence at 11:45 AM and will continue till 3 PM today. About 2738 exam centres have been set up across the state which will also be monitored by a videography.

The West Bengal Government is taking all precautionary measures to conduct a peaceful examination process.

The Secondary Board has taken strict measures to prevent any type of malpractices. Prior to the distribution of question papers, teachers and non teaching staff will have to switch off their mobile phones and submit to the Principal except for Venue Supervisor and three other officials who need to be in touch with the Board. All photocopying shops within 100 metres of the centres will remain closed till the examination is over.

Each centre has medical aid to attend the examinees in case of need. The district magistrates have been instructed to take special measures for convenience of the students to reach the examination hall on time.

 

Here is what the WB CM tweeted:

WB Govt to concretise bridges and link Rivers to combat flood

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The WB Irrigation Dept is preparing to combat the floods in the forthcoming monsoon season well in advance.  This includes repairing and concretisation of old bridges, building new concrete ones and connecting rivers.

State Irrigation Minister Rajib Banerjee informed that Damodar and Ajay Rivers will be linked at Katwa’s Nutunhat via the Satkahania canal in Durgapur. Out of 110 km, 80 km of river Kumdul will also be dredged and revived.

A few weeks ago the Irrigation Dept had launched a programme under slogan ‘Secher Jol, Chashir Bol’ under which indexing of water distribution from various water bodies was circulated to help in Rabi and Boro Cultivation.

West Bengal Assembly set to be WiFi enabled

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WB Assembly is set to be the first Assembly in the Country to be WiFi enabled.

Keeping with technology, the Assembly is also digitising its records. The members will immensely benefit once the Assembly will be fully equiped with these facilities and in full function.

During the launch of 4G enabled WiFi service in Park Street earlier this month, WB CM Ms Mamata Banerjee had announced that Kolkata will be fully WiFi service enabled within the next two months.

Kolkata is the first metro city with a 4G enabled high-speed internet service. As per the Chief Minister, once the installation work is complete, Kolkata will turn into a networked society — smart, simple and secure.

People of both countries will work together: WB CM at Bangladesh

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WB CM Ms Mamata Banerjee today addressed a business meet organised by India- Bangladesh Chamber of Commerce and Industry, in association with the Federation of Bangladesh Chambers of Commerce and Industry and the Indian Chambers of Commerce, Kolkata.

She urged both the countries to work together.

She said, “People of both countries must work together. Let us think about solutions instead of problems. India and Bangladesh had two issues. One was land boundary. We have solved the issue. The other issue that of the Teesta water, will be solved soon. When one problem has been solved, the other one will be solved too, I believe that.”

She added on a concluding note, “We pray that both Bengals keep prospering. আমার সোনার বাংলা, আমি তোমায় ভালবাসি.”

Thank you for the warm hospitality: WB CM to Bangladesh

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West Bengal CM Ms Mamata Banerjee today thanked the Bangladesh Government and the people of Bangladesh for the warm hospitality and reception. WB CM referred Sheikh Hasina as her elder sister and thanked for the warmth and grace shown towards her.  She will be returning to Kolkata later today. Bangladesh Prime Minister hosted a lunch for the WB CM. WB CM Ms Mamata Banerjee was invited as the chief guest for the Bhasa Divas celebrations at Dhaka.

WB CM Ms Mamata Banerjee termed this visit as a “meeting of hearts” and also called this as “constructive, positive and historic”. She also extended an invitation to The Honourable Prime Minister of Bangladesh, Sheikh Hasina to visit West Bengal.

 

This is what she posted on Twitter:

 

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WB CM meets Bangladesh PM at Ganabhavan, Dhaka

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West Bengal Chief Minister Ms Mamata Banerjee visited Ganabhaban earlier today to meet Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina.

The West Bengal Chief Minister was there to attend a luncheon hosted in her honour. During the meeting, the two leaders discussed bilateral issues.

WB CM will join a conference organised by the entrepreneurs of Bangladesh and the West Bengal later today.

Improving the trade relations between the two neighboring countries, especially with Dhaka and West Bengal, will be discussed in the conference.

Later, the West Bengal Chief Minister will meet Bangladesh Foreign Minister AH Mahmood Ali at the state guest house Jamuna.

The WB Chief Minister and her delegation will leave Dhaka tonight.

The West Bengal Chief Minister also paid homage to the Bhasha Shahids at the Central Shaheed Minar in the early hours of Saturday.

WB CM pays homage at Dhaka Shahid Minar on 21 Feb

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West Bengal Chief Minister Ms Mamata Banerjee was present at Shahid Minar, Dhaka at midnight February 21, to pay her respectful homage on the International Mother Language Day on 21st February.

“It is one of the most memorable moments in my life to be present at Shadid Minar, I am overwhelmed and deeply touched with emotions to experience this historic moment,” she said.

The President of Bangladesh HE  JB Abdul Hamid and Hon’ble Prime Minister of Bangladesh, Sheikh Hasina were also present on the occasion.

The ceremony to pay homage to the martyrs of Bhasha Andolan began right after 12 midnight. The West Bengal Chief Minister paid respect with a bouquet of flowers with the words “আমার ভাইয়ের রক্তে রাঙানো একুশে ফেব্রুয়ারি, আমি কি ভুলিতে পারি …,” written on it.

WB CM said that it was her longtime wish to come to Bangladesh and pay tribute to the martyrs of Amar Ekush. She said that this was a matter of pride for her.

Earlier in the day she had paid tribute to Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman at the  Bangabandhu Memorial Museum at 32 Dhanmandi.

WB CM also shared her experience on Twitter: