Baby Chakraborty, KalimNews, January 12, 2025, Kolkata : In a grand event marking Youth Day, the Trinamool Congress hosted a state reception meeting in the Rajarhat South Assembly constituency of Kolkata today. The gathering, jointly organized by Trinamool Congress’s social media initiatives Bangla Hridoy Mamata and Bharat Hridoy Mamata, celebrated the contributions of social media workers who have actively supported the party throughout the year. Workers were felicitated and presented with identity cards, while strategies for the upcoming 2026 West Bengal Assembly elections were outlined.

The event began with floral tributes to Swami Vivekananda in honor of Youth Day, paying homage to his ideals of strength and unity. Among the prominent attendees were Sheikh Raju Master, founder of Trinamool Social Media Congress; Mohan Singh Roy, Executive President of the State Committee; Moni Lal Majhi, member of Rajarhat South; Shrikant Ghosh, President of Polba-Dadpur Block Kisan Morcha in Hooghly Serampur Organizational District; Abhishek Gupta, State Coordinator of Bangla Hridoy Mamata; Arun Kumar Dey, spokesperson; and Ward No. 3 Councilor along with numerous Trinamool workers from districts across the state.

The ceremony opened with a warm welcome to the dignitaries, who were presented with bouquets and garlands. This was followed by speeches from the key leaders, interspersed with a musical program. Discussions centered on leveraging social media outreach to secure electoral success in the 2026 assembly polls.

Mohan Singh Roy, the State Committee’s Working President, addressed the media post-event, emphasizing the party’s commitment to victory. “From today onwards, our preparations for 2026 have officially begun. We are determined to ensure that every seat in West Bengal is handed over to Mamata Banerjee. Our team will work tirelessly to eliminate the opposition and solidify the Trinamool Congress’s hold on Bengal,” he said.

The event served as a morale booster for party workers and reiterated Trinamool’s strategy to strengthen its grassroots and digital presence, aiming for another term in governance under Mamata Banerjee’s leadership.

Baby Chakraborty, KalimNews, January 11, 2025, Kolkata: A protest broke out in Salt Lake on Saturday, raising questions about the central government’s delay in releasing funds for the 100 days of work scheme, which has been pending for three years. Members of several organizations, including the West Bengal Farmer’s Association and the Workers’ Women’s Association, gathered in front of the BJP state office in Sector Five, demanding an explanation for the state’s deprivation of the funds.

The protesters, numbering around 100, voiced their frustration with the slogan: “Why is the BJP government not getting the money for 100 days of work for three years? Answer me!” The situation grew tense as the protest escalated, and the demonstrators directed their chants towards BJP Rajya Sabha MP Shamik Bhattacharya, who arrived at the office during the protest.

In response to the growing unrest, Bhattacharya, visibly agitated, urged the protesters to address their concerns with the state government at Nabanna, insisting, “This is not a government office, this is a BJP office.” He also made allegations that the protesters were politically motivated and threatened to have them removed if the police did not intervene. However, the protesters remained firm in their demand for a resolution.

After some time, Bhattacharya agreed to meet with a delegation of five protesters. The group submitted a deputation to him, urging action on the issue of the 100 days of work funding. Following the meeting, Bhattacharya addressed the crowd outside the office, stating that he would bring the matter to the attention of the central government. He promised to provide an update on the situation by February 7.

The issue of delayed payments for the 100 days of work scheme has been a point of contention between the state and central governments for years. Despite repeated appeals from the Trinamool Congress (TMC) government, including strong demands from Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee, the central government has not yet released the owed funds. As protests continue, the central government’s response remains awaited.