West Bengal Assembly
Coverage of West Bengal Assembly in the Nexus archive.
- Calcutta HC allows probe against BJP MLA Pranat Tudu in 2024 case, bars coercive action without leave
Calcutta High Court permitted an investigation against BJP MLA Pranat Tudu in a 2024 case while prohibiting coercive measures without judicial approval. Tudu was elected to the West Bengal assembly from Binpur constituency in Paschim Medinipur district earlier this year.
- West Bengal Assembly passes Bill depriving panchayat pradhans of financial powers
The West Bengal Assembly passed a bill that deprives panchayat pradhans of their financial powers. The bill received 169 votes in favor, 13 against, and 32 MLAs abstained from voting.
- West Bengal Finance Minister places CAG reports in Assembly
West Bengal Finance Minister Swapan Dasgupta placed CAG reports in the Assembly and announced plans for a special session to discuss them.
- Mamata loyalist Kunal Ghosh marshalled out of West Bengal Assembly after he disrupts dissident MLA’s speech
Kunal Ghosh, a Mamata loyalist, was removed from the West Bengal Assembly after disrupting a speech by a dissident MLA. The incident follows a dispute between two Trinamool Congress factions over speaking priority in the House during discussions.
- W.B. Assembly session begins with Governor address, Budget on June 22
The West Bengal Assembly session began with Governor Ravi's 20-page address, highlighting the state government's decision to strengthen border infrastructure and provide land to the BSF for fencing along the W.B.-Bangladesh border. The Budget is scheduled for June 22.