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Time of India
14-06-2025
- Politics
- Time of India
NCBC raises questions on Bengal's revised OBC list
New Delhi: The National Commission for Backward Classes ( NCBC ) has raised questions over West Bengal government's new list of Other Backward Classes (OBCs) and has sought information within three days on the recommendations and survey conducted to include new communities in the state list. West Bengal's state OBC list has been in the eye of a political storm since last year with the BJP accusing ruling Trinamool Congress of appeasing Muslim communities by including them in the state OBC list. The high court had scrapped 113 names from the list of OBCs, retaining 66, last year. This didn't deter Mamata Banerjee-led state government which added 76 castes in the state OBC list taking the total to 140 this month. Of the 113 castes scrapped by high court, 76 have now been added back, while two from the list of 66 retained by high court have been taken out. NCBC has waded into the controversy now. NCBC chairman Hansraj Gangaram Ahir said the state government had not shared similar information the Commission had sought when it had prepared the earlier list. "We have sought information on three counts from the state within three days," said Ahir. In 2023, West Bengal had recommended inclusion of 87 castes, including 80 of Muslim community, in the Central List of OBCs. This had prompted NCBC to seek information from the state and details on what basis the government had made such a recommendation. NCBC has been red-flagging anomalies in implementation of reservation policy in West Bengal. After a field visit in February 2023, NCBC had found Rohingyas and Bangladeshi immigrants had got OBC certificates and taken reservation benefits. The state government has made a survey the basis of inclusion of castes in OBC list. Now, Ahir has raised the objection that if this information was available why was it not supplied to NCBC. Citing the notifications of the state government, Ahir has written, "These notifications provide that these exercises have been carried out on the detailed survey. A copy of the proforma for the survey is attached. The National Commission for Backward Classes desires that the recommendations of the West Bengal State Commission along with the Survey reports specifically the information relating to point No. 13(C), 13(D) & 19(A) of the proforma with all the supporting documents being provided. The above sought information may be furnished within 3 working days." Points 13 (C) and 13 (D) pertain to the profession of people surveyed and how many are in government service. Point 19 (A) in the proforma asks respondents the level of education. NCBC says it has been seeking information on these counts from the state government and the reservation policy being followed.
Deccan Herald
14-06-2025
- Politics
- Deccan Herald
Amid BJP's appeasement charge, NCBC seeks details from Bengal govt on OBC list
The BJP has accused Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee-led government of heavily favouring Muslims in preparing the OBC list, undermining the interests of Hindu castes.
News18
13-06-2025
- Politics
- News18
BJP Targets Bengal Govt In Assembly After Maheshtala Temple Clash; 40 Arrested, Gunpowder Seized
Last Updated: In the aftermath, 40 people were arrested in connection with the violence across seven FIRs. The BJP on Wednesday created uproar in the Bengal Assembly after the Speaker rejected its adjournment motion over the recent violence in Maheshtala. The party accused the Mamata Banerjee-led government of failing to maintain law and order and slammed it for alleged appeasement politics following reports of temple vandalism. BJP MLAs staged a protest inside the House, demanding accountability and action. BJP leader Suvendu Adhikari also changed his profile picture on Facebook and X to a Tulsi plant in protest against the incident. The unrest in Maheshtala began Tuesday afternoon when a clash broke out between two groups in the Rabindra Nagar and Nadial police station areas, reportedly over the location of a shop. The confrontation escalated into violence, with brickbatting on police and isolated incidents of vandalism. Police used force to disperse the mob and restore order. In the aftermath, 40 people were arrested in connection with the violence across seven FIRs. 'None of those who have indulged in violence will be spared," officials said. Adding to the tension, police reported the discovery of gunpowder in the Budge Budge area late Tuesday night, leading to the arrest of five more individuals. The material has been seized, and investigations are underway. A clash between two groups occurred yesterday afternoon in Rabindra Nagar PS area and adjacent areas of Nadial PS over the location of a shop, resulting in brickbatting at police and isolated vandalism in the vicinity. Police resorted to necessary use of force and dispersed the…— West Bengal Police (@WBPolice) June 12, 2025 Prohibitory orders under Section 163 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNSS) have been imposed in the Rabindra Nagar area to maintain peace. Authorities have advised political representatives not to visit the locality until the curbs are lifted. Citizens have also been warned against spreading rumours online. 'Those trying to trigger unrest will be sternly dealt with as per law," police added. Adhikari in a post on X said that he has already written to SP of Diamond Harbour Police District and the Director General (DGP) of West Bengal Police over the incident. He wrote: 'I have approached the SP of Diamond Harbour Police District and DGP @WBPolice so that today, I along with one MLA can visit Maheshtala under Rabindranagar Police Station to meet and express solidarity with the victims of the Hindu families and the affected Hindu shopkeepers who came under the attack of the Jihadis yesterday." I have approached the SP of Diamond Harbour Police District and DGP @WBPolice so that today, I along with one MLA can visit Maheshtala under Rabindranagar Police Station to meet and express solidarity with the victims of the Hindu families and the affected Hindu shopkeepers who… — Suvendu Adhikari (@SuvenduWB) June 12, 2025 He added: 'This visit is a step towards understanding their grievances and ensuring their voices are heard. I hope that the administration doesn't obstruct my visit." First Published: June 12, 2025, 13:34 IST
News18
12-06-2025
- Politics
- News18
BJP Targets Bengal Govt In Assembly After Temple Clash; 40 Arrested, Gunpowder Seized
Last Updated: In the aftermath, 40 people were arrested in connection with the violence across seven FIRs. The BJP on Wednesday created uproar in the Bengal Assembly after the Speaker rejected its adjournment motion over the recent violence in Maheshtala. The party accused the Mamata Banerjee-led government of failing to maintain law and order and slammed it for alleged appeasement politics following reports of temple vandalism. BJP MLAs staged a protest inside the House, demanding accountability and action. BJP leader Suvendu Adhikari also changed his profile picture on Facebook and X to a Tulsi plant in protest against the incident. The unrest in Maheshtala began Tuesday afternoon when a clash broke out between two groups in the Rabindra Nagar and Nadial police station areas, reportedly over the location of a shop. The confrontation escalated into violence, with brickbatting on police and isolated incidents of vandalism. Police used force to disperse the mob and restore order. In the aftermath, 40 people were arrested in connection with the violence across seven FIRs. 'None of those who have indulged in violence will be spared," officials said. Adding to the tension, police reported the discovery of gunpowder in the Budge Budge area late Tuesday night, leading to the arrest of five more individuals. The material has been seized, and investigations are underway. Prohibitory orders under Section 163 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNSS) have been imposed in the Rabindra Nagar area to maintain peace. Authorities have advised political representatives not to visit the locality until the curbs are lifted. Citizens have also been warned against spreading rumours online. 'Those trying to trigger unrest will be sternly dealt with as per law," police added. Adhikari in a post on X said that he has already written to SP of Diamond Harbour Police District and the Director General (DGP) of West Bengal Police over the incident. He wrote: 'I have approached the SP of Diamond Harbour Police District and DGP @WBPolice so that today, I along with one MLA can visit Maheshtala under Rabindranagar Police Station to meet and express solidarity with the victims of the Hindu families and the affected Hindu shopkeepers who came under the attack of the Jihadis yesterday." I have approached the SP of Diamond Harbour Police District and DGP @WBPolice so that today, I along with one MLA can visit Maheshtala under Rabindranagar Police Station to meet and express solidarity with the victims of the Hindu families and the affected Hindu shopkeepers who… — Suvendu Adhikari (@SuvenduWB) June 12, 2025 He added: 'This visit is a step towards understanding their grievances and ensuring their voices are heard. I hope that the administration doesn't obstruct my visit." First Published: June 12, 2025, 13:34 IST
News18
11-06-2025
- Politics
- News18
'Not A Casual Street Fight': TMC Councillor Clash With Another Woman On Road, BJP Reacts
Last Updated: The confrontation reportedly began following a near-collision, with one woman riding a scooter and the other on a bike. A video is circulating on social media shows a violent altercation between two women, one of whom is said to be a councillor from the Trinamool Congress (TMC). In the viral clip, the woman in a white suit, said to be a TMC councillor, can be seen in getting involved in a heated scuffle with another woman. The confrontation reportedly began following a near-collision, with one woman riding a scooter and the other on a bike. The situation escalated, resulting in a physical fight in the middle of the road. The video was shared by the West Bengal BJP on its official social media handle. According to which, the TMC councillor was identified as Shrabanti Roy. This is not a casual street woman in white Salwar harassing the lady is the TMC Councillor of Panihati Municipality Ward 26 Shrabanti Roy. But what is noteworthy is how the common lady fights back. People of Bengal are no longer scared of TMC. #MohilaBirodhiMamata — BJP West Bengal (@BJP4Bengal) June 10, 2025 Referring to the altercation as 'not a casual street fight", the BJP attacked the Mamata Banerjee-led Trinamool government and said, 'People of Bengal are no longer scared of TMC." First Published: June 11, 2025, 08:32 IST
