My humble appeal to Millennials and Gen Z:
We have seen how a determined generation of young people can bring even the most powerful governments to their knees. It is a reminder that the real strength of any democracy lies in the power of its people.
At the same time, many celebrities, influencers, sports icons and movie stars chose to remain silent instead of standing with the youth and students of this country. Whether out of fear, caution, or self-interest, their SILENCE spoke volumes.
The next time we stand in a queue to buy a movie ticket, a match ticket or subscribe to a content creator, let us pause for a moment and ask ourselves:-
Does this person truly represent the values I believe in? Have they stood by the people who made their success possible?
If those who enjoy our applause cannot find the courage to stand with the people when it matters most, then maybe it’s time we rethink who deserves our applause.
Who we follow is our choice.
Who we celebrate is our choice.
Who we make famous is our choice.
Remember:
The audience gave them FAME.
The people gave them INFLUENCE.
The youth gave them RELEVANCE.
When history calls for courage, silence is never neutral - it is a choice.
Every ticket you buy.
Every view you give.
Every like, share, follow and cheer- They are not just clicks or purchases, they are ENDORSEMENTS.
Spend your attention as carefully as you spend your money.
Because if they cannot stand with us when it matters most, why should we continue to stand behind them?
#NEET #StudentsProtest
Too often, illness turns into anxiety long before treatment begins because help feels distant, expensive, or inaccessible. #Sebaashray2 interrupts that silence. It arrives early, listens carefully, and responds with precision.
Across communities, we are seeing a fundamental shift: families no longer have to choose between delay and debt, between travel and treatment. Medical attention is no longer a privilege negotiated through means; it is reaching people where they live, when they need it.
This is the work of a state that understands its role, not as a distant authority, but as a constant presence in the lives of its people.
Today, standing before the people of Bankura, I felt once again the power of affection and trust that has always defined Bengal’s relationship with me.
Bankura is a living archive of India’s artistic, intellectual and spiritual inheritance. This land cradled the divine journey of Sri Sri Maa Sarada Devi. It shaped the imagination of Jamini Roy, the pen of Ramananda Chattopadhyay, the genius of Ramkinkar Baij. The Bishnupur Gharana, enriched by Jadunath Bhattacharya, carried Bengal’s classical music into a new epoch. The terracotta temples of Bishnupur, the clay artistry of Panchmura, the elegance of Baluchari and Swarnachari sarees, the Dokra metal craft reflect the pulse of a people whose cultural confidence commands admiration far beyond India.
Our Maa-Mati-Manush Sarkaar has worked relentlessly to honour this legacy with progress. And yet, there are forces who recoil at the sight of Bengal advancing without fear or favour. They assert that disruption and infiltration exist nowhere but here. Then I ask them how did tragedy strike Pahalgam? How did sorrow descend upon Delhi? Who answers for the families of 57 citizens lost to the rushed and hurried Special Intensive Revision exercise? Who carries the moral weight of their grief?
Today, Bengalis live and work across the length and breadth of this country. Yet it is deeply disturbing that in several double-engine states, our people are being harassed and targeted merely for speaking Bengali, and are shamefully branded as “Bangladeshis.” When these Bangla-birodhi forces show such open disrespect for our language and subject Bengalis to humiliation simply for who they are, one can only imagine the threat they pose to our mother tongue, our identity, and our rich cultural heritage if they ever attempt to impose their politics on Bengal.
Those who claim to wish well for Bengal must first show that they respect its voice, its workers, its language, its icons, its people. Bengal does not tremble before propaganda. Bengal stands firm, speaks clearly, acts decisively. Let it be known if even one legitimate voter is removed unjustly, the response will rise from the conscience of the people in Bengal, and echo with equal moral force in Delhi. Democracy cannot be edited at the convenience of any party. Rights cannot be cancelled by pressure. Citizens cannot be made to stand alone in the face of injustice.
We have established 'May I Help You' camps across the state so that no person feels abandoned, unheard or powerless. I did not go to Bankura today to solicit votes. I went to uphold rights. I went to protect constitutional guarantees. I went because safeguarding the voice of the people is my only politics. I stand firmly with the people. Bengal has defeated injustice before, Bengal will defeat it again. Not through hatred, but through the unbreakable force of democratic unity.
Joy Bangla!
আকস্মিক দুর্যোগের আক্রমণে বিপর্যস্ত কলকাতা শহরের ও লাগোয়া কিছু এলাকার পরিস্থিতি স্বাভাবিক করার জন্য আমাদের সহকর্মীরা ও আধিকারিকরা সর্বত্র চেষ্টা চালিয়ে যাচ্ছেন। ডিভিসি-র একতরফা জল ছাড়ায় রাজ্য এমনিতেই প্লাবিত ছিল, নদী, খাল সব টইটম্বুর ছিল। ফারাক্কা ব্যারেজ দিয়ে আসছে বিহার, উত্তরপ্রদেশের প্রচুর জল, সেখানে ড্রেজিং না হওয়ায় সমস্যা তো ছিলই । তার ওপরে এল এই হঠাৎ বিপুল বৃষ্টি। আ��ি মেয়র, মুখ্যসচিব প্রমুখের মাধ্যমে পরিস্থিতির ওপর নজর রেখেছি, প্রয়োজনীয় নির্দেশ দিচ্ছি।
আমি বলেছি, আজ থেকে সরকারী সব স্কুল ছুটি থাকবে। কলেজ, বিশ্ববিদ্যালয়েও আগামী দু-দিন ছুটি। বেসরকারী অফিস গুলি আগামী দু'দিন ওয়ার্ক ফ্রম হোম করুন। সরকারী অফিস-ও দুদিন ওয়ার্ক ফ্রম হোম করবে। মানুষকে বাঁচানোই এখন প্রাথমিক কাজ।
আজ CESC-র অবহেলায় কলকাতায় বিদ্যুৎস্পৃষ্ট হয়ে যাঁরা মারা গেলেন, তাঁদের পরিবারের জন্য আমাদের আন্তরিক সমবেদনা। মৃত্যুর কোনো ক্ষতিপূরণ হয়না, জীবনের কোন বিকল্প হয় না। তবুও আমরা প্রতি পরিবারের একজনের চাকরি নিশ্চিত করব। ক্ষতিপূরণ দিতে বলছি CESC কে-ও। আমি CESC-র সঙ্গে কথা বলেছি। আমাদের আন্তরিক সমবেদনার পাশাপাশি এই ক্ষতিপূরণ-�� পরিবারগুলির প্রাপ্য।
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আজ আর কলকাতায় পুজো উদ্বোধনে কোথাও যাচ্ছি না। জেলার পুজোগুলি ভার্চুয়ালি ��দ্বোধন করে দেব। কয়েকটা দিন এখন খুব সতর্ক থাকতে হবে সবাইকে ।
It must be exhausting to be @amitmalviya. Frothing at the mouth, doctoring speeches, and failing spectacularly at every attempt to defame Smt. @MamataOfficial.
Our Hon’ble CM is walking the extra mile to ensure that no eligible candidate is denied justice and no ineligible person is shielded, all in full compliance with the Supreme Court’s directives.
His rage seems to be stemming from the fact that Smt. Mamata Banerjee is working to undo the wreckage left behind by BJP and CPI(M).
President Droupadi Murmu paid floral tributes at the statue of Mahatma Gandhi and Kasturba Gandhi in Lisbon, Portugal. She also offered prayers at the Radha-Krishna Temple.
On 17/3/2023 FBI agents came to Sagar Adani with a search warrant, seized his electronic devices & served a grand jury subpoena for “violations of FCPA, securities fraud, wire fraud & related conspiracies” by him, @gautam_adani etc
Why did @AdaniOnline hide this from markets?
So I filed my 2nd reply to Lokpal India on my Ms. Buch complaint (they’re putting burden of proof on me :-)) before Oct 17th full bench hearing & this is the new delay now. In the interest of transparency:
#DurgaPuja’s arrival has brought about an air of joy and excitement across Bengal!
Smt. @MamataOfficial inaugurated several pandals across Kolkata and in the districts, marking the celebrations of the most anticipated festival of the year.
People showered her with warmth and compassion as she prayed for their health and well-being!
দিদির আদর্শ মাথায় রেখে বন্যা দুর্গত দের পাশে আবারও আমরা।
আগামীকাল, বৃহস্পতিবার ১০ই অক্টোবর খানাকুলের হরিণখোলায় প্রয়োজন আছে এমন মানুষ দের হাতে কিছু ত্রাণসামগ্রী তুলে দেওয়া হবে।
Tomorrow, 10th October Thursday, some relief items will be distributed among the residents of Harinkhola, Khanakul, Hooghly.
#IndiaWantsMamataDi
A visionary leader & True Icon has passed away!
Deeply saddened by the demise of Ratan Tata ji.. His demise is an irreplaceable loss to not only the Indian business community but also our society..
My deepest condolences to his family members, friends, colleagues and the entire Tata Group.
May his soul rest in peace.
Deeply saddened by the passing of Shri #RatanTata, a visionary leader whose kindness, humility, and contributions shaped India’s future. His legacy will continue to inspire generations. Rest in peace.
India has lost one of its finest sons today, but his impact will live on forever.
Om Shanti.