Jagdeep Dhankhar

20 people killed in 3 West Bengal districts due to lightning

Several people lost their lives after lightning struck three districts of West Bengal on Monday. 

Jun 07, 2021, 09:11 AM IST

West Bengal Governor Jagdeep Dhankhar summons Chief Secretary over ‘unprecedented post-poll retributive violence’

West Bengal Governor Dhankhar wrote, “Extremely alarming law & order scenario Mamata Banerjee. Security environment is seriously compromised." 

Jun 06, 2021, 14:35 PM IST

West Bengal: Law and order situation in Bengal worrisome, says governor Jagdeep Dhankhar

The Governor has raised questions about the law and order situation in Bengal. Governor Jagdeep Dhankhar has said that even after the implementation of Section 144 in the state, people have gathered and security has been broken at the gate of Raj Bhavan.

May 19, 2021, 11:26 AM IST

Governor Jagdeep Dhankhar visits violence affected areas of West Bengal

West Bengal Governor Jagdeep Dhankar reached the areas affected by the post-election violence on Thursday. He is on a tour of Cooch Behar district where violence took place on April 10 during the fourth phase of the assembly elections.

May 13, 2021, 15:56 PM IST

Protocol violation! Mamata Banerjee warns Governor against visiting violence-hit areas

In her letter, Banerjee also alleged that Dhankhar has been directly communicating with state government officers and dictating them, though she had earlier requested him to refrain from doing so.

May 12, 2021, 21:28 PM IST

West Bengal Governor Jagdeep Dhankar to visit violence affected areas, says it's ‘my constitutional duty’

West Bengal Governor Jagdeep Dhankar in a press conference on Monday (May 10, 2021) said that he will visit the post poll violence affected areas in the state.

May 10, 2021, 13:34 PM IST

West Bengal guv Jagdeep Dhankhar sanctions CBI prosecution of top 4 TMC leaders

The Governor of West Bengal Jagdeep Dhankhar on Sunday sanctioned the prosecution of four leaders of the Trinamool Congress — all of them ministers during the time of the alleged commission of a crime that came to light in the purported Narada sting tapes.

May 09, 2021, 21:12 PM IST

MHA team meets West Bengal Governor Jagdeep Dhankhar to assess reports of post-poll violence

The four-member team of the Union Home Ministry led by Govind Mohan, Additional Secretary of the Ministry, met Dhankhar at Raj Bhawan in Kolkata. 

May 07, 2021, 12:18 PM IST

BJP leader Dilip Ghosh arrives to meet Governor to complain about Bengal Violence

West Bengal BJP President Dilip Ghosh visited Governor Jagdeep Dhankhar and gave details of the attack carried out by TMC supporters. On Monday, there were reports of electoral violence from different parts of West Bengal.

May 04, 2021, 10:22 AM IST

West Bengal: CM Mamata Banerjee arrives at Raj Bhavan

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee arrives at Raj Bhavan to tender her resignation as the CM to Governor Jagdeep Dhankhar. She will take oath as Chief Minister on May 5.

May 03, 2021, 20:04 PM IST

West Bengal: Governor Jagdeep Dhankhar slams Mamata Banerjee once again

The governor of West Bengal, Jagdeep Dhankar, slammed Mamata Banerjee and her government once again. Dhankhar said that the atmosphere of fear in West Bengal is such that one cannot even discuss.

Feb 10, 2021, 14:20 PM IST

Sourav Ganguly raises speculations as he meets West Bengal Governor Jagdeep Dhankhar ahead of state polls

Former Indian cricketer Sourav Ganguly and BCCI President Sourav Ganguly on Sunday met West Bengal Governor Jagdeep Dhankhar at the latter's residence in Kolkata.

Dec 27, 2020, 23:51 PM IST

Taal Thok Ke (Special Edition): Is something big going to happen on Bengal?

Taal Thok Ke: This is a special segment of Taal Thok Ke in which we bring you a panel discussion on concurrent issues. In today's episode of 'Taal Thok Ke' we will discuss- After the attack on JP Nadda's convoy, is something big going to happen against the Mamata government in Bengal?

Dec 11, 2020, 19:16 PM IST

West Bengal Governor Jagdeep Dhankhar's PC regarding the attack on JP Nadda's convoy

West Bengal Governor Jagdeep Dhankhar held a press conference on the horrific attack on the convoy of BJP national president JP Nadda, 65 km from Kolkata, in which he questioned the law and order of Bengal.

Dec 11, 2020, 14:20 PM IST

Governor Jagdeep Dhankar: It is difficult to conduct fair elections in West Bengal

West Bengal Governor Jagdeep Dhankar said that it is difficult to conduct a fair election in the state. On November 4, Amit Shah is going on a 3-day tour of West Bengal.

Nov 01, 2020, 09:42 AM IST

West Bengal governor gives statement over law and order situation in state

Questioning the law and order of the state, West Bengal Governor Jagdeep Dhankhar said that elections in Bengal cannot be free and fair.

Oct 31, 2020, 23:34 PM IST

West Bengal Governor Jagdeep Dhankhar to meet Home Minister Amit Shah on October 29

Governor Dhankhar has been vocal about the political killings which have taken place in the past few months attracting criticism from the Mamata Banerjee government in the state.

Oct 28, 2020, 17:35 PM IST

Do not force me to see Article 154: Governor's stern warning to Mamata Banerjee

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee has got a strong warning by Governor Jagdeep Dhankhar, he said that don't to force me to look at Article 154. The governor also states that the law and order in West Bengal has completely collapsed.

Sep 28, 2020, 18:42 PM IST

West Bengal emerging as police state: Governor Jagdeep Dhankhar

The Governor said it is time for the chief minister's "tryst with reality" and to get down to provide relief to the people suffering from the coronavirus pandemic.

May 04, 2020, 15:10 PM IST

West Bengal Governor Jagdeep Dhankhar writes 11-page letter to Mamata Banerjee, alleges 'CM explicitly appeasing minority'

Dhankhar said the Mamata's outburst on him is an alibi strategy to cover up monumental failures in tackling the COVID-19 pandemic in the state.

Apr 24, 2020, 14:37 PM IST