India  

Temple politics heats up in Bengal as Mamata inaugurates Jagannath Dham amid BJP fire

IndiaTimes Wednesday, 30 April 2025
West Bengal chief minister Mamata Banerjee inaugurated the Jagannath Dham Temple in Digha amid political controversy. The BJP criticized the temple's state funding, calling Banerjee a "fake Hindu" and accusing her of minority appeasement. TMC leaders defended the project, questioning the BJP's definition of Hinduism. The Rs 250 crore temple project, envisaged by Banerjee in 2018 and built over 20 acres, was personally overseen by the chief minister who visited the site twice in the run-up to the inauguration.
0
shares
ShareTweetSavePostSend
 

💡 newsR Knowledge: Other News Mentions

Mamata Banerjee Mamata Banerjee Chief Minister of West Bengal since 2011

West Bengal polls 2026: BJP vs TMC| About Bengali Asmita, Safety And Free and Fair Polls [Video]

West Bengal polls 2026: BJP vs TMC| About Bengali Asmita, Safety And Free and Fair Polls

The West Bengal polls are shaping into a fierce political contest. As the BJP mounts a serious challenge to Mamata Banerjee’s TMC, the issues of jobs, development, and security dominate the narrative. The West Bengal polls also highlight questions of illegal migration, Bengali Asmita, and governance failures. From Sandeshkhali to RG Kar, and from communal riots to infrastructure apathy, the West Bengal polls will decide whether voters stick with TMC or seek change with BJP. Oneindia’s Pankaj Mishra brings you ground voices with Upamanyu Bhattacharya, a BJP leader from the state. #WestBengalPolls #BJPvsTMC #BengalElections2025 #PoliticalBattle #OneindiaVoices ~HT.178~GR.282~GR.124~PR.100~

Credit: Oneindia    Duration: 16:29Published

Army dismantles TMC stage: CM Mamata cries foul; urges force to not 'play into BJP's hands'

The Army dismantled a Trinamool Congress stage in Kolkata's Maidan, citing a violation of permit regulations regarding the duration of events in the area. Mamata..
IndiaTimes

'Didn't expect him to call us thieves': Mamata Banerjee hits back; accuses PM Modi of turning blind eye to corruption under 'double-engine' governments

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee strongly criticized Prime Minister Narendra Modi's remarks labeling her party, TMC, as "thieves." Banerjee defended..
IndiaTimes

'Clownish Bollywood-style escape': BJP's Amit Malviya mocks TMC MLA's escape bid; calls it flop scene directed by CM Mamata Banerjee

BJP IT chief Amit Malviya criticized TMC MLA Jiban Krishna Saha's attempt to evade the ED as a staged act orchestrated by Mamata Banerjee, following Saha's..
IndiaTimes

Bharatiya Janata Party Bharatiya Janata Party Indian political party

'Has a habit of chori': Mallikarjun Kharge targets PM Modi; questions Nitish’s socialism

Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge accused Prime Minister Narendra Modi of attempting to steal votes in the upcoming Bihar assembly elections. He asserted..
IndiaTimes

'Hydrogen bomb soon': Rahul Gandhi hints new exposé on 'vote chori'; warns BJP

Rahul Gandhi, leader of opposition, has accused the BJP of "vote chori" and promised a new exposé, a "hydrogen bomb," following claims of similar electoral..
IndiaTimes

GDP data a 'slap in face' for Rahul Gandhi: BJP

Union agriculture minister Shivraj Chouhan refuted Donald Trump's "dead economy" remark, citing India's 7.8% GDP growth in April-June. BJP leaders criticized..
IndiaTimes

West Bengal West Bengal State in eastern India

Schools see better retention but transition to higher grades remains difficult: Report

India's school education system demonstrates progress with near-universal elementary access, but faces challenges in secondary enrolment, especially among boys...
IndiaTimes

Jagdeep Dhankhar applies for pension, claims MLA benefits in Rajasthan - why it was stopped in 2019

Jagdeep Dhankhar, after resigning as Vice President citing health issues, has applied to resume his pension as a former legislator in Rajasthan. He previously..
IndiaTimes

Bengal school jobs scam: ED raids TMC MLA's residence; he allegedly tried to flee

The Enforcement Directorate (ED) raided TMC MLA Jiban Krishna Saha and his relatives concerning alleged irregularities in West Bengal school hiring. Saha,..
IndiaTimes

Hinduism Hinduism Indian religion

India begins ten-day Ganesha festival with processions and prayers [Video]

India begins ten-day Ganesha festival with processions and prayers

India begins ten-day Ganesha festival with processions and prayers The annual Ganesha festival began across India on Wednesday, as millions of Hindu devotees prepared to celebrate the elephant-headed deity’s birthday with prayers, processions and rituals lasting 10 days. READ MORE : http://www.euronews.com/2025/08/27/india-begins-ten-day-ganesha-festival-with-processions-and-prayers Let the pictures do the talking: subscribe to No Comment No Comment is brought to you by euronews, the most watched news channel in Europe.

Credit: euronews (in English)    Duration: 01:00Published
Flash floods and landslide kill dozens in Indian-controlled Kashmir [Video]

Flash floods and landslide kill dozens in Indian-controlled Kashmir

Flash floods and landslide kill dozens in Indian-controlled Kashmir At least 32 people were killed and many others reported missing after flash floods and a landslide struck a Hindu pilgrimage route in Indian-controlled Kashmir’s Jammu region, officials said. READ MORE : http://www.euronews.com/2025/08/27/flash-floods-and-landslide-kill-dozens-in-indian-controlled-kashmir Let the pictures do the talking: subscribe to No Comment No Comment is brought to you by euronews, the most watched news channel in Europe.

Credit: euronews (in English)    Duration: 01:00Published

Mysuru Dasara inauguration row: BJP says Banu Mushtaq's 'faith uncertain'; minister hits back

Karnataka's decision to have Banu Mushtaq inaugurate Mysuru Dasara has sparked controversy, with BJP leaders questioning the appropriateness of someone with..
IndiaTimes
Pragya Thakur, 6 Others Walk Free in Malegaon Blast Case—After Shah's ‘No Hindu...Terrorist' Remark [Video]

Pragya Thakur, 6 Others Walk Free in Malegaon Blast Case—After Shah's ‘No Hindu...Terrorist' Remark

Seventeen years after the deadly 2008 Malegaon blast rocked Maharashtra, a special NIA court in Mumbai has acquitted all seven accused — including BJP MP Pragya Singh Thakur and Lt Col Prasad Purohit — citing lack of concrete evidence. The judgment came just one day after Union Home Minister Amit Shah told the Rajya Sabha that "no Hindu can ever be a terrorist." The court emphasized that terrorism has no religion and that justice cannot be based on public perception or moral bias. This landmark verdict reignites debates on communal narratives, judicial process, and political influence in terror trials. #MalegaonBlast #PragyaThakur #AmitShah #HinduTerror #CourtVerdict #BreakingNews #IndiaPolitics #NIA #JudicialSystem #TerrorismDebate #CommunalPolitics #JusticeInIndia Also Read 2008 Malegaon Blast: Here Is The Timeline of The Case :: https://www.oneindia.com/india/2008-malegaon-blast-here-is-the-timeline-of-the-case-7816633.html?ref=DMDesc Pragya Thakur Makes Bhopal Girl Watch ‘The Kerala Story’, She Elopes With Muslim Days Later :: https://www.oneindia.com/india/pragya-thakur-makes-bhopal-girl-watch-the-kerala-story-she-elopes-with-muslim-days-later-3570005.html?ref=DMDesc BJP MP Pragya Thakur booked in Karnataka over 'keep your knives sharp' remark :: https://www.oneindia.com/india/bjp-mp-pragya-thakur-booked-in-karnataka-over-keep-your-knives-sharp-remark-3505152.html?ref=DMDesc ~HT.178~PR.274~GR.125~ED.346~

Credit: Oneindia    Duration: 03:34Published

Trinamool Congress Trinamool Congress Political party in India

'Hate remarks': BJP slams Mahua Moitra's shocking comment on Amit Shah; police complaint filed

TMC MP Mahua Moitra ignited controversy with a remark targeting Amit Shah, allegedly stating his "head should be cut off" regarding illegal immigration. The BJP..
IndiaTimes

You Might Like


Related videos from verified sources

After Rome Talks, US and Iran Set for Nuclear Showdown in Oman—Trump still Vows to Block Iran’s Bomb [Video]

After Rome Talks, US and Iran Set for Nuclear Showdown in Oman—Trump still Vows to Block Iran’s Bomb

Following what Iranian officials called “very good progress” in Rome, the U.S. and Iran are now preparing for a critical new round of nuclear negotiations in Oman on April 26. For the first time in..

Credit: Oneindia     Duration: 03:16Published
Murshidabad Attack EXCLUSIVE: Kanchan Mondal’s Family Left in Ruins After Attack in Shamserganj [Video]

Murshidabad Attack EXCLUSIVE: Kanchan Mondal’s Family Left in Ruins After Attack in Shamserganj

In a heart-wrenching account from Murshidabad’s Shamserganj, Kanchan Mondal-a widow and bidi worker from Bedabnagram—recounts how her family’s life was shattered overnight. With her daughter’s..

Credit: Oneindia     Duration: 02:55Published
Murshidabad Violence: 3 Dead in Protests Over WAQF Act, Police Deployed, BJP MP Calls for AFSPA [Video]

Murshidabad Violence: 3 Dead in Protests Over WAQF Act, Police Deployed, BJP MP Calls for AFSPA

Murshidabad in West Bengal witnessed violent clashes on April 14, 2025, resulting in three deaths linked to protests against the Waqf (Amendment) Act 2025. West Bengal Police have arrested 150 people,..

Credit: Oneindia     Duration: 03:01Published

Related news from verified sources

PDP hits back at NC over Article 370, cites ‘deals with BJP’

The PDP and NC are engaged in a heated dispute over the abrogation of Article 370, sparked by claims in a new book. PDP defends its alliance with BJP as...
IndiaTimes

Nainar Nagendran files nomination for Tamil Nadu BJP top post

Nainar Nagendran, a BJP legislator, has filed his nomination for the party's Tamil Nadu state president election, potentially succeeding K Annamalai. His...
IndiaTimes

'After Muslims, BJP targeting Christians too': KC Venugopal

KC Venugopal criticized the Centre for undermining constitutional protections for minorities and accused the BJP of targeting Christians after Muslims. He...
IndiaTimes