Sabka sath, Sabka vikas, Sabka hisab..What PM meant by this!
ASHWANI KUMAR CHRUNGOO FRAGRANCE OF IDEAS We have recently come across, during the election campaigning in West Bengal, the specific changed statement of PM Narendra Modi in the shape of a slogan as Sabka sath, Sabka vikas, Sabka hisab. This is a very loaded statement and has a number of meanings and connotations. It is for the interpreter to interpret those in his or her choicest manner. Generallyspeaking, PM Modi doesnt speak words or sentences that have double or different meanings. But this time, after due thought, he has done so; therefore, it needs to be decoded here and interpreted in its fuller perspective. In an ordinary course of events, when the election campaigning in any area takes place, the politicalparties and their leaders primarily speak keeping in view the elections and the connected issues incidentalthereto. Most of the things said are election-specific, and they usuallylose their relevance once the campaigning is done. However, sometimes it happens that the leaders speak about the policy of the future governmentsin case theyget elected in the state or the centre. These statementsset a template for the future governments to implement their policy, which they mention about in their campaigning. These become so important for all that they hardly ignore its implications, and if they do so, they do it only at their own peril. PM Modi, while referringto the slogan sabka sath, sabka vikas, sabka hisab during the campaigning, knew that the statement could be given different interpretationsby the opposition parties and leaders and might bounce back. Despite this, he reiteratedthe same to convey a very important message. In the common parlance, these words can have meaning to the effect that the opposition members who were involved in illegal activities or who might have done wrong acts before, during or after the elections earlier would be taken to task once the results go in favour of the BJP. However, PM Modi had his own targets while he delivered these statements, besides the usual meaning of the term. Long before the elections in the five states that were held in the month of April this year, PM Modi talked about the growing demographic imbalancein the country and also referred to its consequences at a social and political level thereof. B.L. Santhosh, General Secretary (Org.) of the BJP, in an exclusive interview to Panchajanya some four months ago, classified the elections in West Bengal as a civilizational challenge. He was also categoricalabout the issue of illegal infiltration in the country, and particularly in the states like Assam and Bengal. The issue of the illegal infiltration in West Bengal was raised by Mamta Bannerji herself in the parliament during the NDA government headed by Atal Bihari Vajpayee. At that particular time, she was not influenced by their vote-bank attraction as they used to be on the side of the Left-front political erena ensuring their consistent victory in their contentionfor power. During the tenure of Inderjit Gupta as the Union Home Minister, who was also from the Left Front, the figures in regard to the illegal infiltrators in the country were tabled in the house, and they referred to their number as around one crore. These infiltrators were also involved in anti-national, illegal and immoral activities in various parts of the country. Now their number is suggested as three crore in the country, living primarily in West Bengal and Assam. The Congress party is responsible for the settlement of illegal infiltrators in the country. They did it initially in Assam. Faqruddin Ali Ahmed, a Congress leader and the then prominent Minister in Assam who later also became the President of India during his tenure as the Minister, made statements saying that the population influx in East Pakistan (now Bangladesh) would affect the north eastern and the eastern states of India. He is held primarily accountable for opening gates to the illegal infiltrators in Assam. West Bengal, before and after the 1971 war with Pakistan, became the centre of Bangladeshi refugees, and many of them didnt go back to their country after the liberation of Bangladesh. The issue assumed alarming proportions when the political parties, for their own undue interests, encouraged this infiltration and used these infiltrators as their captive vote-bank. It was done earlier by the Congress, later by the Left parties and in the current context by the TMC headed by Mamta Bannerji. Then there is also the infiltration issue of Muslim Rohangyas from Myanmar, coupled with the illegal infiltration of Muslim Bangladeshi infiltrators in the country. They were issued identity certificates/cards and voter cards by various governments in the past, and most of them couldnt prove their citizenship in India, while a Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of the voters list was done in certain states, including West Bengal. They were thus deleted by the Election Commission of India as genuine voters in India. Mamta Bannerji, during her tenure as the Chief Minister of West Bengal, took this issue to the next level and made attempts to pit the original inhabitants of West Bengal against these illegal Muslim infiltrators and did everything to appease them at the cost of the local population and the national ethos and identity. She provided all sorts of security and facilities to these infiltrators who were/are involved in all kinds of anti-national activities. She went to the extent of refusing to accept the Union Home Ministrys proposal to acquire and allot land to the BSF to build permanent border infrastructure there to stop infiltrations. She also defied the Calcutta High Court verdict in this connection in regard to the deadline set by the court, and thus her government was also penalised by the High Court. Mamta Bannerji took no action in this regard up to her last day in the office. The issue of border fencing around 600 kms with the Indo-Bangladesh border is a very serious and sensitive issue of national security for which the whole amount of expenditure was to be borne by the government of India. Mamta
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Kolkata, May 14: The West Bengal government has directed all state-run and aided schools to mandatorily include the singing of Vande Mataram during morning assemblies with immediate effect, according to an official communication issued by the School Education department. The directive states that every student must participate in the singing the national song at the start of the school day. Heads of institutions have been instructed to ensure strict compliance. The singing of Vande Mataram during morning assembly prayers prior to the start of classes should be made mandatory so that Vande Mataram should be sung by all students in all schools in the state with immediate effect, the Director of Education specified in a communication to state-run and state-aided school heads on May 13. The move comes shortly after the Union government initiated steps to strengthen provisions related to respect for national symbols, including a proposed amendment to the Prevention of Insults to National Honour Act, 1971, making obstruction to the singing of Vande Mataram a punishable offence. A school education department official indicated on Thursday that the song is to be performed at the beginning of the assembly session. School authorities have also been asked to document the proceedings, including video recordings, as proof of implementation, he said. Earlier, schools in the state traditionally sang only the national anthem, Jana Gana Mana, composed by Rabindranath Tagore. In recent years, the previous TMC government had introduced 'Banglar Mati Banglar Jol', also penned by Tagore in 1905 during protests against the partition of Bengal, as the state song. The national song Vande Mataram, written by Bankim Chandra Chattopadhyay, now adds to the list, raising questions among sections of teachers about the duration and sequencing of both the national anthem and the national song within the limited assembly time. Headmaster of Hindu School Subhrojit Dutta told PTI, Once our students attend classes after summer vacation, they will sing Vande Mataram along with the National anthem Jana Gana Mana during the assembly before classes. Our students had already been told about the historical significance of Vande Mataram on the occasion of its 150th year, and they had been asked to recite the lines and memorise it at home before this notice was issued. So once they join school, they will sing the national song along with the national anthem, he added. A left-run teacher representative body spokesperson said further clarity is awaited regarding whether all songs are to be sung daily and how they are to be accommodated within the existing schedule.
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WB tightens cow slaughter rules, restricts certification and slaughter sites
The West Bengal government has issued a directive reinforcing provisions of the West Bengal Animal Slaughter Control Act, 1950, requiring a mandatory fitness certificate before the slaughter of any cattle or buffalo
BJPs Rathindra Bose Nominated for Speaker of West Bengal Assembly
Kolkata, May 14: Rathindra Bose, a member of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), has been nominated as the candidate for the Speaker position in the 18th West Bengal Assembly. Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari announced the nomination on Thursday, stating that Bose, who represents the Cooch Behar South constituency, is the partys choice for the role. ... Read more BJPs Rathindra Bose Nominated for Speaker of West Bengal Assembly
The directive states that every student must participate in singing the national song at the start of the school day, and heads of institutions have been instructed to ensure strict compliance
Ex-Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee Appears Before Calcutta HC To Argue Post-Poll Violence Case
KOLKATA, May 14: Former West Bengal chief minister and TMC supremo Mamata Banerjee on Thursday appeared before the Calcutta High Court to argue a case in connection with alleged post-poll violence and attacks on party offices. Banerjee reached the high court in a lawyers gown, accompanied by senior Trinamool Congress leaders Chandrima Bhattacharya and Kalyan Banerjee. The matter pertains to a public interest litigation filed by advocate Shirshanya Bandyopadhyay on behalf of the TMC, alleging attacks on party offices and [] The post Ex-Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee Appears Before Calcutta HC To Argue Post-Poll Violence Case appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
West Bengal Class 12th Result 2026: Check Pass Percentage, Toppers Name Here
WBCHSE has announced the West Bengal HS Result 2026 with a 91.23% overall pass percentage. Check toppers name and gender-wise performance, direct link here.
Vande Mataram, national song, to be sung across West Bengal schools
West Bengal Chief Minister announced 'Vande Mataram' will be sung in all state schools starting Monday. An official notification will be issued from Nabanna. Rathindranath Bose will be nominated as the Assembly Speaker. He congratulated Higher Secondary examination achievers and will personally speak to top scorers. The Chief Minister is heading to Nabanna for the official announcement.
The West Bengal Board announced the Higher Secondary Examination 2026 results, with the Science stream achieving a remarkable 99.19% pass rate. Commerce students followed with 93.67%, while Arts students recorded 89.19%. Science students also dominated higher grade categories, showcasing their exceptional performance across the board.
Adrito Paul from Narendrapur Ramkrishna Mission topped the WB HS Result 2026 with 496 out of 500 marks. A total of 64 students made it to the top 10 merit list, with an overall pass percentage of 91.2% recorded by the WBCHSE.
WBCHSE West Bengal HS 12th Result 2026 Out: Direct Download Link Here
WB HS 2026 Result: The West Bengal Council of Higher Secondary Education announced the Class 12 results today, May 14, 2026. Download Link, Official Websites Here.
WB HS Class 12th result 2026 released on TOI portal: Here's how you can check your scores
The West Bengal Council of Higher Secondary Education has announced the WB HS Result 2026 for Class 12 students. Candidates can now check their results online via the official websites and the TOI results portal. Students need to enter their roll number and other credentials to view and download their provisional marksheets.
Former West Bengal Chief Secretary Given New Responsibility Ahead of Elections
Kolkata, May 14: Nandini Chakraborty, the former Chief Secretary of West Bengal, has been assigned a significant role in the state government led by Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari of the BJP. Chakraborty was removed from her position by the Election Commission shortly after the announcement of the dates for the recently concluded state assembly elections. ... Read more Former West Bengal Chief Secretary Given New Responsibility Ahead of Elections
Column | Didi and the Romans: How Bengals Asterix lost her biggest fight
For outgoing West Bengal chief minister Mamata Banerjee, the magic potion was always Bengali culture
WB HS Class 12th result out: Download Uchch Madhyamik scorecards from TOI portal
The West Bengal Class 12 or Higher Secondary Result 2026 has been officially declared by the West Bengal Council of Higher Secondary Education. Students can now check their scorecards online using their roll numbers. Along with the results, the board has also announced the toppers list, pass criteria, and details regarding the distribution of original mark sheets and certificates.
Himanta welcomes Bengal cabinets decision to hand over land to BSF for border fencing
Mr. Sarma said that many organisations in Assam demand that the border must be sealed in the State, but this was meaningless without a similar closure in West Bengal
West Bengal government announces enforcement of cow slaughter rules
The West Bengal government has reinforced a ban on cattle and buffalo slaughter. Animals must have a fitness certificate confirming they are over 14 years old or permanently incapacitated. Slaughter is restricted to designated municipal facilities. Violators face jail time or fines.
