17 C kolkata / The Economic Times
West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee stated that her successor will be chosen collectively by the TMC party, emphasizing its collaborative nature. She highlighted the importance of both veteran and younger leaders, dismissing the notion of individual dominance. Banerjee also criticized political consultants, asserting that election victories depend on grassroots workers, not strategists.
Former principal of RG Kar Medical College, Sandip Ghosh, is accused by the CBI of aiding two cartels in obtaining hospital contracts. The special court awaits West Bengal government's sanction for prosecution. Ghosh resigned following the rape and murder of a trainee doctor, triggering a probe into alleged financial misconduct.
A hospital in north Kolkata, JN Ray Hospital, has decided not to treat Bangladeshis, protesting against alleged atrocities on minority Hindus in Bangladesh and insults towards the Indian flag. The hospital urges others in the city to adopt similar measures until further notice.
Former Maharashtra minister Anees Ahmed, who narrowly missed the deadline to file his nomination as a VBA candidate, has rejoined Congress. Ahmed claimed obstacles at the ROs office prevented his timely filing. His resignation had raised concerns about vote splits in the Congress party.
The Vanchit Bahujan Aghadi (VBA) has announced its first list of 11 candidates for the upcoming Maharashtra assembly polls, including a transgender candidate, Shamibha Patil from the Leva Patil community, and Savita Mundhe from the Sindkhed Raja community.