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Historic Win of State Election Commission
The Panchayat Election of 2013 became uncertain – thanks to the present government’s wish to control the election from start to end – flouting all kinds of norms and procedure of democratic system.
We have appreciated the independent stand of the SEC to concede the importance of the Congress demands, which they had duly placed to the State Government. Most unfortunately the State Government, in an autocratic manner, rejected all the proposals of the SEC and announced the unrealistic 2-phase election dates unanimously. State Government also rejected the proposal of deployment of Central Armed Force. SEC went to the High Court to seek protection of the free and fair democratic process in Bengal. Today’s verdict of High Court gave positive seal to the democratic process of the land – in which Trinamul Congress does not have any believe. The most autocratic and most corrupt party in today’s Bengal – They have already surpassed the misdeeds of erstwhile CPM. This is most unfortunate that despite the defeat in the High Court, the State Government has decided to ignore the verdict in favour of democratic process. It has decided to prolong the democratic uncertainty further with an appeal to the division bench of High Court. It is crystal clear that the present State Government and Trinamul Congress party, led by Smt. Mamata Banerjee, are no way ready to face the people of Bengal and wanted to defer the Panchayat Election indefinitely. People of Bengal will not forgive Trinamul Congress for creating the constitutional crisis in Bengal – will not tolerate the autocratic rule of the government. Another Ploy to Divert Attention from “Cheat Fund” Scam
If yes – then how the government will arrange higher return than the Banks?
Congress demands:
Important minister of TMC government, who claims to be very close to the Chief Minister, Mr. Firhad Hakim recklessly, has tried to put the blame on Congress. Only due to electronic media footage such ill-motivated conspiracy of Mr. Hakim has failed to take root. The TMC minister, who has direct involvement with Mohammed Iqbal alias Munna, had earlier said that he did not believe that Iqbal was in anyway involved in the incident and tried his best to influence the police investigations. "He has no business to do that", West Bengal governor MK Narayanan said today when asked to comment on the TMC Minister Firhad Hakim's alleged bid to shield TMC councillor & borough Chairman Md Iqbal from arrest for gunning down Special Branch sub-inspector Tapas Chowdhury on February 12. WBPCC President Prof. Pradip Bhattacharya has demanded immediate order of CBI inquiry in the gruesome murder and said "the State has entered an unprecedented era of lawlessness under the present TMC government. The Chief Minister has failed in all fronts to lead Bengal. Her trusted Ministers are now the source of violence and anarchy in the society. Most importantly the administration and the police forces are not allowed to work impartially. This is a dark time for Bengal."
A Congress worker Safikul Haque was inhumanly tortured and murdered by police at the lock-up in Berhampur. Murshidabad DCC called a peaceful mass demonstration to protest the police atrocities under the present TMC regime. Senior leaders like Prof. Pradip Bhattacharya, Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury, Abdul Mannan, Mannan Hossain, Mohamad Sohrab, Avijit Mukherjee were present in the mass rally of more than 20000 people. Unfortunately the District Magistrate refused to meet the delegation – with a planned conspiracy to insult, incite and provoke the Congress workers to create a situation of lawlessness. However the conspiracy was not successful as the Congress leaders have competently controlled the emotions of the assembled congress workers. See the full report of the incident Bye Election in three assembly constituencies to be held on 23rd February, 2013 Bye elections in Rejinagar, Nalhati & English Bazar assembly constituencies will be held on 23rd February 2013. Congress has fielded local people to contest the elections and is confident of winning the seats – despite the activities of betrayal and violence by a section of Trinamul activists. WBPCC president Prof. Pradip Bhattacharya has announced that Abdul Rehman (Liton) will contest the election from Nalhati and Narendra Nath Tiwari from English Bazar while Rabiul Alam Choudhury will be the candidate from Rejinagar.
Jaipur Conclave of AICC At the Congress' Chintan Shivir in Jaipur, the party has come out with a 56-page declaration in which it stated that the Congress will boldly and fearlessly take on political parties which are non-secular, anti-reform, elitist, parochial, sectarian or exclusionary. The declaration said that the party will go into elections on the basis of secular nationalism, social justice and economic growth for all. Special attention will be given for the benefits of the aam aadmi including the middle income group. The secular fabric of the society has to be protected at any cost. Congress will not compromise with the economic reforms and development agenda – despite opposition by the parties with vested interests. The declaration stated that the party will go all out for fighting corruption – from all strata of the society including at the bureaucratic and political levels. Re-committing itself to representing India's growth agenda, the party acknowledged that there is a rising educated and inspirational middle class, especially in urban areas and it will continue to create new opportunities for them. 10th January, 2013 Writers' Chalo Demonstration by Congress. A congregation of more than 1 lakh people - Demand of AIIMS at Raigaunj has shaken the Trinamool Congress Government.
Prof. Pradip Bhattacharya, President, expressing deep sorrow and anguish, said that such heinous crime should be obliterated from our society. He further said that her death will not go in vein as the whole country has taken a vow to eliminate such cancer from the society. Exemplary punishments to the perpetrators should be carried out to deter such barbaric act. While whole of India is rising to protest such social ill, it is distressing to note that in our State the incidents of rape are not taken seriously by the present government. In Bengal crimes against women are rising alarmingly. This is the time to take a solemn resolve to stop all kind of crimes against women. Unless immediate actions are taken against the culprits, the trend can not be reversed. "Haldia Cholo" by Pradesh Congress
The meeting saw rejuvenated Congress workers listening to their leaders in a disciplined manner. WBPCC leaderships including Prof. Pradip Bhattacharya, Smt. Deepa Dasmunshi, Dr. Manas Ranjan Bhunia and others addressed the meeting. All of them asserted that future of Bengal is now lying with Congress. People of Bengal are already fed-up with the tyranny and mis-rule of the present rudderless government – they want peace & progress with Congress. True to their present reputation, TMC goons attacked Congress workers when they were returning home from the meeting. The barbaric attack at Nandakumar Crossing, in the presence of local police amply displayed the present state of lawlessness in Bengal. 16th November, 2012 Congress demands immediate impartial enquiry
Meeting of Congress to protest unjustified police firing at Loba village, Dubrajpur in Bhirbhum district. 1st October, 2012
It is a sad day in the history of Bengal. After 34 years of misrule of CPM, Congress-TMC alliance forced Left regime out of power. People of Bengal wanted the alliance to rule the state for next 5 years at least - to improve the standard of life. Instead TMC wanted to rule India with 19 MPs and took destiny of Bengal as a stake. And as a pure opportunist party – TMC ditched the partner midway. It was a politics of misadventure. Historically TMC has never completed its committed terms of association with its allies ever!. No marriage was successful. Result was enumerable flip-flops of TMC from Congress and BJP - people lost count of it. Aya Ram & gaya Ram - or should we say aya Sita & gaya Sita? With less than 3.5% of people's representatives in India - TMC talk about "Aam Admi" - what a fallacy!!! Prime Minister Dr. Manmohan Singh is a mild man - but a leader of indomitable spirit and integrity. Once he took India out of imminent blackout of economy disaster. Now again he is in his 2nd innings is rescuing Indian economy. His position: Interest of the nation is more important than electoral (vote) opportunism. That is where Congress is different from all these opportunistic parties.
Public Meeting of Congress at Singur - to address the plights of the farmers
The meeting was attended by senior Congress leaders including Prof. Pradip Bhattacharya, Adhir Choudhury, Abdul Mannan, Shankar Singh, Ajoy De, Amitabha Chakraborty, Debabrata Basu, Dr. Maya Ghosh, Asit Mitra and many others. Leaders in their speeches criticized the policy of Ms. Mamata Banerjee to push the land dispute into a legal battle – which may take years to resolve. The sufferings of local people of Singur thus continue – neither they are getting back their land nor they are getting the opportunity of a job at the proposed industry. There is a total lack of transparency – what the present State Government wants to do with the land allocated to TATA MOTORS. The financial dole (Rs. 2000 per month) to the selective few 'unwilling' farmers is a political gimmick – aimed only for the party supporters – and will not solve the actual problem at the grass-root level.
Addressing a press conference today, Prof. Pradip Bhattacharya stated that:
2. There are several instances of attacks on Congress workers in recent days. There is alarming tendency amongst the State police to file false cases against the Congress workers and leaders. Even district Congress Presidents are subjected to false cases by police. To protest such tyranny by the police, WBPCC has decided to organize demonstration in front of police station throughout West Bengal on 24th August, 2012.
He said: "The Chief Minister is under oath to protect the Indian Constitution. Instead she castigated the Judiciary as "Corrupt" – and instigated people not to have trust on judiciary. Indian Constitution is one of the greatest systems of democratic governance – which have passed through test of time during last 65 years.// The Constitution has three pillars of strength – Legislature, Executive and Judiciary. All three have their respective duties and mutual respect for the others. Ms. Banerjee is part of the Legislature. And as the Chief Minister she is the head of the Executive in the State. Her blatant remark against the judiciary as a whole is a clear sign of un-constitutional element in her approach." Further Prof. Bhattacharya observes that: "When she said that "justice and judgment are bought by money" – she has the moral responsibility, as the head of the Executive of the State, to identify such cases and should prove her remarks with hard facts. Otherwise she should unconditionally apologize not only to the Institution of Judiciary but also to the people. She is not above the law of the country and she has no moral authority to mislead the people with her whims and fancy." // WBPCC observed “Shahid Diwas” (Martyr’s Day)
Gandhiji promoted the concept of “power to people” and Congress was committed to transfer the power base to the villages of India. Indira Gandhi, thus introduced 20 point programme for the people. Later Rajiv Gandhi enacted “Panchayati Raj” bill to give power to the grass-root people. //Unfortunately today’s Bengal is observing a reverse process initiated by Trinamul Congress. Power of ‘Panchayats’ are being seized and local bureaucrats (BDOs) are being made as the “Boss” of the village. What a shame !!! It is now proved that TMC does not believe in the rule of people – they believe in the “rule of bureaucrats and party supporters”. The concept of “power to people” has unceremoniously resisted by the present regime of TMC – as had been done by the Left forces earlier.// 6, August, 2012
It also gathered supports from its allies including SP, BSP, RJD and many others. It will be a fitting reply to the BJP adventurism. CONGRESS FOR INDIA – INDIA FOR CONGRESS BJP should take a humble lesson from the UPA presidential candidate Atrocities against women in West Bengal Worsening situation under the 1st Woman Chief Minister
We are ashamed that Bengal now tops the “Crime Against Women” list in India.
8 July 2012 Singur Land Issue Prof. Pradip Bhattacharya (President WBPCC) insists that an all Party Meeting should be called to discuss the complex problems of all farmers - beyond petty politics and ego problems of TMC hierarchy. Congress urges on amicable solution to all farmers and laborers – whether 'willing' or 'unwilling' – without looking at the colour of the people. He said ”There is a whelming majority of political parties who have already extended support to my candidature. Except one political party of UPA – all the UPA constituents have extended support. And several NDA parties and other political parties also have extended support. I am grateful to all of them. I sincerely seek support from the political parties and the electorates who have not yet decided on their preference.” Further he said “I will resign from my post of Finance Minister on 26 June, 2012 and also I will resign from the membership of Congress and AICC. My campaigning for supporting my candidature will be as an Indian individual – seeking support from all.” The stand reveals again the great statesmanship of the undisputed leader of Bengal and India – who epitomized the value based politics.
Congress Legislative Party met today and decided unanimously that it is no more proper to stay within the present government of Trinamul Congress. The attitude of Trinamul Congress towards Congress in the State is humiliating to say the least. Congress Legislature Party leader Mohammad Sohrab said they were writing to the Congress high command that the relationship between Congress and TMC had become inoperable due to TMC highhandedness and working together has become very difficult. "When there is no love lost between the two parties, when there is total mistrust, we don't think State Congress should carry on with the burden of an alliance. High command may permit us to withdraw from the government'' Sohrab said today.
He says "it is a pure case of betraying the sentiments of all Bengali people and indulgence in small politics – resorting to an unhealthy process of blackmailing the UPA government. Her unethical and unprecedented move to propose the name of the Prime Minister as the next President of India is a sign of political bankruptcy. WBPCC strongly condemns such double standard of opportunistic politics. People of Bengal will never tolerate and forget the great betrayal to Shri Pranab Mukherjee perpetuated by Trinamul Congress"
GTA Agreement and Shyamal Sen Committee Report
He said "Congress has all along advocated for peaceful solution to the imbroglio in the Hills. Aspirations of the people of Darjeeling should be met with sympathy and development programmes. Since the initiatives of late Prime Minister Rajiv Gandhi in 1986, Congress has always acted positively towards the aspirations of the people of Hills – who are integral part of Bengal. Left Front government on the other hand tried to inflict politics instead of solutions to the problem. Today's development requires a resolute and responsible response from all quarters – keeping small political interest at bay. The State Government should call an "All Party Meeting" immediately to discuss the issue – which they have not carried out so far.
Municipal Elections
Congress went to the election without any alliance with TMC – due to arrogant and high-handed attitude of TMC. The process seems to be a blessing in disguise – providing a tremendous boost to the Congress workers and the organization in the state.
New Delhi : Extended CWC meeting
 Deepa Dasmunshi MP at the hospital to see injured Manoj Paria  Mahitosh Giri at the hospital after the brutal attack by Trinamul goons Attacks on Congress candidates and workers are recklessly continuing by the Trinamul goons in different parts of Bengal – in connection with the coming municipal election. Last Wednesday night Trinamul activists and goondas attacked the house of Congress candidate Smt. Jharna Giri for ward No. 25 in Haldia municipality. Husband of Smt. Giri Shri Mahitosh Giri, her election agent Shri Manojit Padia, Mangal Bera and several other congress workers were mercilessly beaten up by the Trinamul supporters. Several of them are admitted with serious injuries in different hospitals of Tamluk and Kolkata. WBPCC President Prof. Pradip Bhattacharya and Smt. Dipa Dasmunshi MP condemned the attack saying “Trinamul terror is just like the CPM terror – which we have experienced in last 34 years.” WBPCC general Secretary Maya Ghosh said “Trinamul party is doing the political dadagiri like CPM used to do. The police are not taking any action against the Trinamul culprits. It's just the repeatation of CPM torture”. It is to be noted that WBPCC Secretray Shri Manoj Pandey was kidnapped by the Trinamul activists on the eve of the closing of nomination day – in an attempt to stop Congress from contesting the municipal election. Indira Bhavan at Bidhannagar – Seat-In demonstration in front of Indira Bhavan State Government concedes Congress demand In view of the wrong claim of the Minister of Urban Development Minister Mr. Firhad Hakim that the erstwhile Indira Bhavan was never named as “Indira Bhavan” officially – Janab Abdul Mannan, Chairman, Media Committee, WBPCC, while addressing a press meet, came out with the election commission document where the official address of late Chief Minister Jyoti Basu was mentioned as “Indira Bhavan”. In protest to the State Government’s adamant stand on plan of demolishing the Indira Bhavan, North 24 Pargana DCC has called for a seat-in demonstration in front of the Indira Bhavan at Bidhannagar. Organized by Bidhannagar Congress Committee, leaders like Devi Ghosal, President North 24 Pargana DCC, Smt. Deepa Dasmunshi MP, Shri Pradip Ghosh, President, Central Kolkata DCC, Smt. Mala Roy, President, South Kolkata DCC, Shri Purna Ghosh, Chief Organizer Seva Dal, Shri Nirbed Roy, Shri Arunabha Ghosh and many others were present in the peaceful demonstration. It was learnt from the media reports that the State Government has decided neither to demolish the Indira Bhavan nor to change the name of the building. The decision reflects the demand and desire of millions of Congress workers in Bengal Indira Bhavan at Bidhannagar Congress workers led by Joy Prakash Majumdar, President, Bidhannagar Congress Committee put up a metal name plate on the Indira Bhavan, Bidhannagar. Indira Ji stayed in this building in 1972 during the 74th All India Plenary Session of AICC. The primary construction of the building was carried out with the donations of Congress workers of Bengal. The programme was significant in view of recent announcement of the State Government that the building would be demolished to accommodate a new Nazrul Academy at this plot of Land. WBPCC President Prof. Pradip Bhattacharya on 31 December, 2011 wrote to the Chief Minister not to change the name and character of the erstwhile Indira Bhavan – and also suggested several proposals to honour Kaji Nazrul Islam. No reply of the letter was received so far. (See the letter of Prof. Pradip Bhattacharya) 3 May 2012
He said " The Chief Minister said she had appealed to the Centre for considering the appropriate financial package for West Bengal - never threatened them with 15 days deadline. We appreciate her clarifications. WBPCC is also sensitive about the present financial mess faced by the State which is a creation of Left misrule of 34 years. We are partner of the State Government and we also appeal to the Central Government to help the State to tackle the financial imbroglio."
A meeting of Congress workers was held at Basirhat, North 24 Parganas. Leaders present in the meeting were Prof. Pradip Bhattacharya, President WBPCC, Shri Devi Ghosal President North 24 Parganas, Shri Sukhbilas Verma MLA, Shri Amitabha Chakraborty General Secretary WBPCC, and many others. Prof. Pradip Bhattacharya said that the goons, who used to torment and kill the Congress workers under the patronage of CPM, now have joined TMC and conducting the same atrocities against the Congress workers. It’s a matter of great regret that being alliance partner in Centre as well as in the State, TMC is bent upon the idea of destroying the Congress party in the State. This kind of contradictory position cannot be continued not be tolerated. Shri Devi Ghosal urged all the Congress workers of the district to work together to strengthen the party organization and to get prepared for the coming Panchayat election. 04 April, 2012 Congress workers led by Amitabha Chakraborty, General Secretary WBPCC, Santosh Pathak, President Burrabazar DCC, Smt. Suman Singh, President North Kolkata DCC demonstrated at the State Central Library, Kakurgachi - against the imposition of undemocratic circular, restricting the rights of common people to access all types of newspapers in state funded libraries. 01 April, 2012 Government Circular - imposing selective Newspapers preference:
Abdul Mannan, Chairman, Media Committee, WBPCC condemns the intervention f the Government on the freedom of people and the democratic tradition of the state. Surprisingly names of leading Newspapers such as Times of India, Hindustan Times, The Telegraph, Statesman, Anandabazar, Bartaman and many others have not featured in that list published by Trinamool Congress (TMC). Abdul Mannan said “no government can impose such dictatorial command in a democratic system. In a dictatorial system of governance – yes, such types of dictums are common - no free press is allowed and people do not enjoy freedom of information. But we should not forget that we have promised more freedom to the common people of Bengal than what they have experienced during 34 years of tyranny of CPM led government. Now it seems that our coalition partner is trying to outdo the earlier regime by suppressing the freedom of common people. Congress has nothing to do with such undemocratic decisions. I request the Chief Minister to relook into the matter with tolerance and rollback the circular.” WBPCC President Prof. Pradip Bhattacharya commented on the State Budget placed by the Finance Minister Dr. Amit Mitra. Dr. Mitra on 23rd March presented the Rs 3,28,468 crore Budget for West Bengal for the financial year of 2012-13. The budget has a total Plan outlay of Rs 23,371.44 crore while the estimated total deficit has been put at Rs 9 crore. In this 3 lakh-plus crore budget the Department of Minority Affairs and Madrasah Education, the nodal department of the state government for minority welfare schemes, will get Rs 570 crore which is not even 1% of the total budget amount. The Muslims constitute about 25% of the state population. The budget proposals have not announced any new scheme or fund for the community. Beyond the Rs 570 crore for minority department no other fund has been announced for any other scheme for minority. He told reporters here that as a disciplined soldier of the Congress, he withdrew his candidature on instruction from the party high command.
Bengal by tradition is the citadel of culture of secular harmony. Congress is not only the pioneer of secular politics in India but also the active fighter, sometimes singlehandedly, against any religious extremism. Shri Mannan urged people of all sections of the society for restrain and to maintain peace and communal harmony at all cost. Congress is to contest coming Rajya Sabha Election from West Bengal. Congress nominated candidate is no other than the popular & veteran Congress leader Janab Abdul Mannan. Congress Is confident of win of Sri Mannan to enforce the secular, progressive and democratic agenda of UPA II under the able leadership of Sonia Gandhi, Dr. Manmohan Singh, Pranab Mukherjee & Rahul Gandhi. All cross sections of Congress workers in Bengal are delighted on the decision of nomination of Sri Mannan. Prof. Pradip Bhattacharya, President WBPCC said ”Congress being India’s largest democratic party should have its own candidate for the next election of Rajya Sabha having second largest number of MLAs in the present Assembly”. The budget has allocated substantial fund for several social development projects like Integrated Child Development Scheme, Rural Water Supply and Sanitation, infusion of fund for rural Banks, Food security subsidy etc. At the same time infra structure development and Highway projects were given priority. Anti inflationary measures were also taken into account. Income tax exemption limit has been raised and the tax regime rationalized - which will give respite to the middle class populace. Truly this is a pro-growth, anti-inflationary budget for aam admi. It is unfortunate that our coalition partner in the Center and the State is bringing their internal misunderstanding and differences out in the public and blaming Congress for the same. It is quite obvious that a central Railway Minister would consult the Union Finance Minister and the Prime Minister to determine the national policies. That is the age-old system of parliamentary democracy and federal system of governance.The pan Indian welfare and policy matters can not be dictated on a regional scale. Shri Dinesh Trivedi may be a TMC party MP but as the Railway Minister of India, his obligation warrants unrestricted service to the country under the leadership of the Prime Minister rather than his party TMC - which is obviously a regional party. The statement made by his party leaders are rather detrimental to the democratic fabric of Indian federal system. If someone talks about the welfare of the poor - then no other political party than Congress has worked better for the poorest of poor for their welfare. Panchayeti system for local governance and local development are the result of the long term policies of the late Prime Minister Rajiv Gandhi - who also happened to be the mentor of the present Chief Minister of West Bengal Ms. Mamta Banerjee. India and Pakistan were born almost at the same time - but India has survived its democratic system due to the maturity of its leadership and support of its people. "Nation first - self interest later" should also be the dictum of the new generation regional leaders of India.
Prof Bhattacharya said “the budget exhibits progressive economic policy of UPA government under the leadership of the Prime Minister Manmohan Singh. The budget proposals will enhance the movement of railways and improve the passenger’s amenity. Most importantly the safety matters have been given due importance. Common people are happy that the budget has reflected their aspiration of safe and comfortable railway journey. At the same time the rational approach to the cargo freight will keep the economic growth undisturbed. Five TMC Councilors of Purulia Minicipality join Congress
The Councillors are: Kamala Sau, Pradip Banerjee, Sakil Ahmed, Sajeeda Parveen and Ananda Chowdhury. Present in the meeting Deepa Dasminsi MP, Nepal Mahato President Purulia DCC, Debabrata Basu Vice President WBPCC, Dr. Maya Ghosh General Secretary WBPCC and many other leaders. Addressing the huge rally, Deepa Dasminsi said that this is the time to strengthen the Congress organization across the length and breadth of West Bengal. Expressing her dissatisfaction over the style of functioning of the TMC led state government she said: wherever and whenever there are issues of misrule or bad governance Congress will protest. In many ways Trinamul Congress is just replicating the misdeeds of CPM committed during their misrule of 34 years. She further said that people of Bengal wanted respite from the tyranny of CPM and brought in the change in the government. But now it is becoming clear that only Congress can provide terror free, peaceful and progressive governance.
28 February, 2012
Prof. Pradip Bhattacharya, President WBPCC , strongly condemns the Bandh culture of the leftists. He says “ It is unfortunate that TMC could not drive away the fear psychosis from the general public. The street vandalism by both CPM and TMC workers only hyped that fear psychosis. As a result Kolkata and its suburbs witnessed the ill effects of illogical strike called by the leftist forces. Comparatively the rural Bengal is less affected by this Bandh. Indian National Congress does not believe in violence, hooliganism or culture of illogical Bandh. We urge the people of Bengal to join the force of constructive thinking, as pursued by the Indian National Congress, and build a new Bengal.” 27 February, 2012
22 February, 2012
Prof. Pradip Bhattacharya, President WBPCC, condemns the political killings in Burdwan, saying "West Bengal has seen enough political killings in the last three decades. Indian National Congress never indulges in violence. Such politics of violence and murder should be stopped immediately.” See Press Release English / Bengali Park Street Rape Case:
He said that Indian National Congress has always upheld the dignity and protection of womenfolk in the society above all other matters. Further he regretted the remarks made by the Chief Minister and said “the comments are not only surprising but also disturbing. To make the administration transparent, dependable and people friendly – such comments should have been avoided”. On the matter of the premature comments made by the Police Commissioner of Kolkata, he said that the Police Commissioner should apologise to the public for his irresponsible remarks. Prof. Bhattacharya also expressed concern that after 34 years of misrule of CPM, people have brought changes - expecting better governance. The present TMC-INC alliance government in the State should take more care in extending sensitive attitude to the people’s woes. Park Street Rape Case: Janab Abdul Mannan, Chief Spoke Person and Chairman, Media Committee reacted sharply on the atrocious event. He said “Indian National Congress always pays highest respect to the dignity of women and insists on rule of law. The incident is a highly condemnable act of crime and it is a blot on the reputation of Kolkata and Bengal as a whole. It is a matter of deep concern that the administration, including the Chief Minister of the State, has tried to portray the incident as a “made-up story” and as “a conspiracy against the government” even before the investigation was over. On the other hand it is also a matter of pride that there are upright officers in the administration who are independently capable to keep the faith of masses. We always expect that the present government will infuse a sense dependence and faith in the mind of general public on the matter of clean and neutral administration - which was destroyed during the 34 years misrule of Left Front.” More than 3000 Trinamul Congress workers under the leadership of Md. Saifuddin joined Indian National Congress in a meeting held at Mathurapur BSS High School ground, under Manikchak assembly constituency. Congress leadership present in the meeting were H. Khan Chowdhury (Dalu Babu) President of Malda DCC & MP, Adhir Chowdhury President Murshidabad DCC & MP, Abu Hena (Minister), Sabina Yeasmin (Minister), Md. Sohrab, leader of CLP, Mousam Bebazir Noor MP, Abdul Mannan Chairman WBPCC Media Committee and other MLAs and district leaders
Statement by Dr Abhishek Singhvi, MP, National Spokesperson and Chairman, Parliamentary Standing Committee on 8/2/12 Release of “Congress Barta” – weekly party newspaper. AICC spokesperson Abhishek Manu Singhvi launches WBPCC mouthpiece “CONGRESS BARTA” at Bidhan Bhawan. Prof Pradip Bhattacharya, President WBPCC was present on the occasion along with other state leaders. Speaking on the occasion Mr. Singhvi said: Congress is part of TMC-Congress alliance in the state government. But Congress has the right to protest against the increasing attacks on Congress workers and destructions of party offices across the state. Such protest against “kusashan” of the present government should not be construed as negative politics – but should be taken as constructive criticism. If there is lack of governance - voices would be raised automatically. Congress leaders cannot sit idle when congress activists are being attacked. Commenting on the claim of the Chief Minister that Bengal government is yet to receive any central assistance to tackle the present financial mess of the state he said that already around On Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee’s visit to Manipur and her pre-pole assurance of withdrawal of Arms Forces Special Provision Act (AFSPA), prominent Congress leader and a leading lawyer Shri Arunabha Ghosh was asked to comment. He said:
PROTEST AGAINST KILLINGS OF CONGRESS WORKERS Union Minister Shri Jairam Ramesh addressed a press conference at the Bidhan Bhawan and said:
Prof. Pradip Bhattacharya, President, WBPCC addressed a press meet at Bidhan Bhawan. Plights of the farmers in West Bengal WBPCC President Prof. Pradip Bhattacharya said: |
In an attempt to divert public outrage over “Cheat-Fund” scam, Chief Minister Ms. Mamata Banerjee has announced the launching of a government sponsored ‘small savings scheme’. Further she has complicated the issue (as usual) when she said “it would be a Social Security Scheme for common public”. 
In a gruesome mob violence created by TMC activists and armed goons, police sub-inspector Tapas Chowdhury was shot and murdered in broad day light in Garden Reach area by assailants under the direct instigation and presence of Trinamool Congress leader Mohammed Iqbal alias Munna,
Conspiracy launched by the Murshidabad district administration at the behest of TMC party - to derail the DCC mass administration lead by Shri Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury.
The scheduled mass meeting of WBPCC in support of FDI in retail has been altered into a meeting of condolence due to the sad demise of the Delhi rape victim.
On the call of Prof. Pradip Bhattacharya MP, President of WBPCC, a huge public meeting was organized at Haldia. Congress wanted to draw attention to the anti - industry policy of TMC government. In recent times the tyranny of TMC goons has destroyed the work culture of Haldia port – a life line of business in eastern India. TMC MPs and activists are only interested to loot the port instead of creating an environment of investment in the economy of Bengal. More than fifty thousands of Congress workers were gathered in the meeting to protest the TMC mis-rule and atrocities conducted by their leaders. 
Another police atrocity committed by Mamata Banerjee Government.
A strong delegation lead by Prof. Pradip Bhattacharya, President WBPCC, and accompanied by Abdul Mannan, Dr. Maya Ghosh, Dr. Susovan Banerjee, Syed Siraj Jimmi and many others visited Suri hospital to see the wounded people of police firing on residents of Loba village. The Delegation also visited the policemen who were injured in the early morning clash.
"Congress condemns the unethical Bandh called by opportunistic, combined forces of BJP and CPM. Facts reveals the double standards and political bankruptcy."
Union Minister Mr. Kapil Sibal addressed the media at Kolkata at the Congress head quarter 'Bidhan Bhavan' - on the subject of CAG Report on Coal and BJP's unholi agenda to paralyze the parliament.
Dengue epidemic in Kolkata & Salt Lake is getting worst day by day. Government is busy in hiding facts when people are dying. It's a shame for Bengal. When women were raped Ms. Mamata Banerjee said nothing happened. Now everyday people are dying – she says there is no dengue epidemic. Minister Firhad (Bobby) Hakim advised people that nothing can be done as "this is a natural annual phenomenon". Junior Minister of Health Ms. Chandrima does not have a clue about the epidemic and the required course of action. Her records do not match with those of the newspapers – and even not with the Kolkata Corporation. Mayor Shovan Chatterjee asks people to visit health centers of KMC – which are run by paramedics and mostly are in pathetic conditions. Mr. Hakim's son had dengue and was treated in a 5 star private hospital. What a state of the State of Bengal – in the hands of a bunch of careless, inefficient people!!! 
In a huge public meeting of Singur farmers and local people, organized by Hoogly District Congress Committee, Congress urged for immediate amicable settlement of the land fiasco at the Tata project area – instead of long drawn court battle.
1. Indian National Congress has decided to re-instate 10 former leaders of Congress who were under suspension due to anti party stand during the last assembly election. It is important to note that Congress being a disciplined party, had suspended several leaders who stood against the alliance with TMC. But TMC, instead of showing ethical stand, took the opportunistic method of inviting the suspended leaders in their fold. These 10 leaders have shown their undisputed allegiance to Congress - hence such decision was taken by WBPCC. 
Vice Presidential election on 7th August, 2012
Pranab Mukherjee, while visiting his ancestral village in Birbhum, urged all political parties, who have not yet been decided on their preference on the coming Presidential election, to support his candidature. 
Bengali intellectuals & social activists whole-heartedly support the Pranab Babu’s candidature as the next President of India. 
CLP propose to withdraw from the Alliance Government in Bengal:
Congress wins Coopers’ Camp municipal poll with a thumping majority. President of Nadia DCC Shri Sankar Singh exhibited organizational strength and relevance of Congress as a political force in Bengal. In Nalhati Congress fought bravely against all odds of TMC in one hand and CPM on the other hand. In all the six municipalities where Congress fought the poll on their own, have shown credible fighting spirit with enthusiastic response from the voters.
Congress President Sonia Gandhi today asked partymen to stop wasting their energy on factionalism and petty issues and prepare themselves unitedly for the 2014 Lok Sabha elections.
Chatra Parishad President Rahul Kamar Roy condemns the disruptive activities and group fighting of Trinamool Chatra Parishad resulting the closure of Surendranath College. 
WBPCC President Prof. Pradip Bhattacharya welcomed the change in the Chief Minister's approach to the Central Government regarding the financial moratorium package for West Bengal.
Government Circular - imposing selective Newspapers preference:
Adhir Chowdhury MP, President of Murshidabad DCC and senior leader commented on the allegation of TMC that "the difference between the Minister of Railways Shri Dinesh Trivedi and the TMC leadership is a game plan of Congress" :
In a huge public meeting held in Midnapur, Sakeel Ahmed, AICC General Secretary stated that Congress may contest the Panchayat poll alone, citing the example of Maharashtra and Tamilnadu. However he did not rule out the possibility of alliance with TMC saying "We shall think about seat-sharing for the panchayat polls with Trinamool only if proposed by Mamata Banerjee,"
In a huge public meeting held in the Purulia town five councillors of Purulia Municipality and other TMC leaders joined Congress encouraging the fact "Future is Congress".
WBPCC pays homage to the departed soul of the iconic football player Sailen Manna. Prof. Pradip Bhattacharya expressed deep condolence saying “ Bengal lost a legend who was not only a pride of Bengal but also of India”. 
On my trip to Kolkatta on Sunday, 5/2/12 to inaugurate a party newspaper, I had only said, and that too in response to one question amongst many others by several reporters, that in the 2011-12 financial year, the Central Govt had approved central assistance of about RS 8750 crores to WB (under BRGF scheme). I had talked only about allocation/approvals, not disbursals.
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