Firhad Hakim said : "It is not possible to run trams on busy roads. We are running trams on a few routes, which will continue. Now we are thinking of introducing trolley buses which will use the overhead cable lines,"

timesofindia Friday, June 24, 2022 5:02:00 AM EAT

Firhad Hakim said : “I feel the leader of the Opposition in state Assembly should be replaced by Dhankhar now. He is behaving and reacting like a BJP leader. He does not know what to say and when to say it,”

expressindia Sunday, June 5, 2022 3:23:00 AM EAT

Firhad Hakim said : “When an artist of KK’s stature performs in the city, it is difficult to contain the crowd. The AC was working perfectly. The ACs are meant for a 2,700 audience. If 7,000 people enter the stadium, how will the ACs perform? KMDA has suggested that Nazrul Mancha will not be rented to colleges but we haven’t decided anything yet”

timesofindia Thursday, June 2, 2022 6:02:00 AM EAT

Firhad Hakim said : “But everything was fine at the venue. KK was so popular that the young crowd went crazy. Even our officials were saying that Nazrul Mancha should not be rented out for college festivals as students tend to jump on chairs and break them,”

expressindia Thursday, June 2, 2022 4:57:00 AM EAT

Firhad Hakim said : “The AC system at Nazrul Manch is in perfect order. KK fell ill and complained of excessive heat because the ACs became virtually useless with 7,000 people gathering at a place meant for 2,000. Yet, he kept singing,”

HindustanTimes Wednesday, June 1, 2022 10:55:00 PM EAT

Firhad Hakim said : “KK was so popular that the young crowd went crazy over his concert. Even our officials were saying that Nazrul Mancha should not be rented out for college fests as students tend to jump on the chairs and break them,” “When a popular singer like KK comes to Kolkata for a live concert, naturally they (organisers) could not control the entry of the audience. The air-conditioning system at Nazrul Mancha is sound and in perfect condition. But if more people enter the auditorium exceeding its capacity then the atmosphere also changes inside it. The AC has a capacity to handle the capacity of 2,700 people. But if 7,000 people turn up then it will not be adequate,”

expressindia Wednesday, June 1, 2022 4:17:00 PM EAT

Firhad Hakim said : “Police are actively probing the case. Law will take its own course,”

timesofindia Wednesday, June 1, 2022 5:41:00 AM EAT

Firhad Hakim said : "We have noticed the deplorable condition of some stretches of the road and adopted a concretization plan for a major part. We hope that this will give relief to the motorists,"

timesofindia Saturday, May 28, 2022 10:37:00 AM EAT

Firhad Hakim told : “Under the OPEX model, PMIEMS will operate, charge and maintain the vehicles at their own cost. We provide the conductor and the daily earnings will come to the government coffers. We will pay them Rs 86 per km,”

timesofindia Thursday, May 26, 2022 6:43:00 AM EAT

Firhad Hakim said : “What has happened is extremely unfortunate and I do not have words of consolation for his family. As of now, we are not allowed to hold any rowing competitions involving children on the Lake premises until rescue and follow boats are in place. The Kolkata Police commissioner has also been instructed to call a meeting with club authorities and KMDA officials to frame guidelines to ensure safety of the rowers,”

timesofindia Tuesday, May 24, 2022 11:20:00 AM EAT

Firhad Hakim said : “Previously, there used to be a diesel speedboat that could be used in emergencies. It was withdrawn after environmentalists objected to it. But I think it could have saved the two,”

timesofindia Sunday, May 22, 2022 4:19:00 AM EAT

Firhad Hakim said : “I have asked KMRC officials to submit several vital documents that the JU experts need to probe the subsidence on Durga Pithuri Lane and come up with a solution. I hope KMRC submits the report by early next week,”

timesofindia Saturday, May 14, 2022 9:32:00 AM EAT

Firhad Hakim added : “The incident has taken place a second time. They (KMRCL) had said they take the engineering responsibility but they didn’t. Of course, the loopholes are from their side,”

expressindia Thursday, May 12, 2022 12:53:00 PM EAT

Firhad Hakim said : “Several big IT companies like Wipro and Infosys are coming to Bengal. Many companies will be a part of the Bengal Silicon Valley. The Silicon Valley hub is now 200 acres. There is a 50-acre plot adjacent to the present Silicon Valley land. There is a plan to add that land for the Silicon Valley to extend further. If the plan gets approved by the state cabinet, then the land will become 250 acres wide. The chief minister wants to have IT development in such a way that the youth here don’t have to go outside the state any more for work,”

timesofindia Wednesday, May 11, 2022 9:26:00 AM EAT

Firhad Hakim said : “We are preparing ourselves to deal with any situation if the cyclone hits the city, and thereafter, bringing the city back to normal,”

expressindia Monday, May 9, 2022 4:56:00 AM EAT

Firhad Hakim said : “All preparations are being done based on our lessons from the devastating effects of the Amphan cyclone in May 2020,”

expressindia Monday, May 9, 2022 4:56:00 AM EAT

Firhad Hakim said : "We are, however, making preparations to deal with any eventuality if the cyclone hits the city so that life is brought back to normal as soon as possible,"

timesofindia Sunday, May 8, 2022 2:01:00 PM EAT

Firhad Hakim told : "We are, however, making preparations to deal with any eventuality if the cyclone hits the city so that life is brought back to normal as soon as possible,"

newindianexpress Sunday, May 8, 2022 1:28:00 PM EAT

Firhad Hakim said : “We know that commuters have been facing inconvenience due to the uneven surface of some major roads. We have taken up a comprehensive plan to make these roads smooth and motorable,”

timesofindia Sunday, May 8, 2022 10:05:00 AM EAT

Firhad Hakim claimed ( about Amit Shah ) : “The Command Hospital is a central government entity. Union Home Minister Amit Shah described the death as a political murder. The murder theory was invented in advance to create pressure on those conducting the post-mortem. I request the honourable court to look into this matter,”

expressindia Sunday, May 8, 2022 3:31:00 AM EAT

Firhad Hakim said ( about Amit Shah ) : “Shah alleged that it was a ‘political murder’. Will the Command Hospital, which comes under the Union government, now give a statement against him? Will the doctors retain their job if they give any statement against him? We have doubts over the impartiality of the post-mortem report. How can a Union minister claim that it was a political murder without any investigation?”

HindustanTimes Saturday, May 7, 2022 9:28:00 PM EAT

Firhad Hakim said : “There is hardly any violence in West Bengal. Most of the cases cited by the BJP are either family feuds or fights over property in a village. The BJP is trying to malign us,”

HindustanTimes Monday, May 2, 2022 4:27:00 PM EAT

Firhad Hakim said : “We want to use electric vehicles to reduce the use of petrol- and diesel-run vehicles in the city. But we are not getting adequate supply of such vehicles. We now have only about 75 electric vehicles. The KMC has called a tender for procurement of electric vehicles, but we are not getting a proper response or supply,”

timesofindia Sunday, May 1, 2022 10:18:00 AM EAT

Firhad Hakim said : “Though there is no water crisis as we have taken extra care to meet rising demand for water due to the heatwave-like situation in the city, people in some pockets, particularly those who are dependent on groundwater, are facing some scarcity. They need more water and it will be taken care of,”

timesofindia Wednesday, April 27, 2022 5:55:00 AM EAT

Firhad Hakim said : “So, as per the Constitution, the governor has not been given extra-constitutional power. We will keep him informed and can take his suggestions,”

expressindia Friday, April 15, 2022 8:12:00 PM EAT

Firhad Hakim told : “Jim Nawaz is not a TMC member. He advises us on issues related to minority affairs. I met him during the election campaign. He is just an advisor among many,”

HindustanTimes Monday, April 4, 2022 11:16:00 PM EAT

Firhad Hakim said : “We have to move forward from Rampurhat and stand by the people,”

thehindu Thursday, March 31, 2022 9:23:00 PM EAT

Firhad Hakim alleged : "The BJP MLAs even assaulted female staff of the assembly and misbehaved with them. The saffron party legislators are faking injuries to hide their misdeeds,"

dnaindia Monday, March 28, 2022 3:52:00 PM EAT

Firhad Hakim said : “People of the village were not involved in this. The disturbance was created entirely by outsiders,”

HindustanTimes Friday, March 25, 2022 11:14:00 PM EAT

Firhad Hakim said : “It is an unfortunate incident. Action is being taken by the police. Why were the BJP and the Governor silent when a minister’s son mauled down farmers in Uttar Pradesh? The CPM is nowhere but is desperately trying to get some limelight through all this,”

expressindia Thursday, March 24, 2022 8:52:00 AM EAT

Firhad Hakim said : “It is an unfortunate and sad incident. But action is being taken by the police. Why were BJP and Governor silent when a minister’s son mauled down farmers in Uttar Pradesh? The CPM is nowhere but now desperately trying to gain some limelight through all this,”

expressindia Wednesday, March 23, 2022 12:50:00 PM EAT

Firhad Hakim told : "When Sovan (Chatterjee) left (the party) my leader (Mamata Banerjee) made me the city mayor and I carried out my duties. I am a trusted member of TMC. I will try my best and carry out my duties. I thank my leader for having faith in me,"

HindustanTimes Tuesday, March 8, 2022 5:32:00 PM EAT

Firhad Hakim said : “As the councillors can’t dictate an official to sanction or refuse a project, they are not supposed to inquire about the nature of construction, authorized or not,”

timesofindia Sunday, February 27, 2022 11:00:00 AM EAT

Firhad Hakim said : “It takes time for an information or a complaint against illegal construction to reach the headquarters from boroughs. A section of unscrupulous promoters take advantage of this. When people start moving in an illegal structure, we can’t get them out,”

timesofindia Sunday, February 27, 2022 11:00:00 AM EAT

Firhad Hakim said : “He is always on Twitter. The governor wants to create an impasse all the time,”

HindustanTimes Thursday, February 17, 2022 10:43:00 PM EAT

Firhad Hakim said : “He is always on Twitter. The governor wants to create an impasse all the time,”

HindustanTimes Thursday, February 17, 2022 6:16:00 PM EAT

Firhad Hakim told : “The one-man-one-post campaign is not endorsed by the TMC. Nobody should create confusion on social media. It is a crime. When the policy was adopted, it was also mentioned that the party chairperson can change it if the need arises. She has been re-elected chairperson again (during the recent organizational poll). She will call a meeting and formulate a new policy,”

HindustanTimes Saturday, February 12, 2022 9:09:00 PM EAT

Firhad Hakim told : “The Working committeehas been set up, no other issues have been discussed,”

Hindu Saturday, February 12, 2022 7:58:00 PM EAT

Firhad Hakim said : “There will be 100% peaceful poll in Bidhannagar and we will accept the people’s verdict with our heads bowed down before them,”

timesofindia Saturday, February 12, 2022 5:48:00 AM EAT

Firhad Hakim said : “A doctor in the US saves lives, so does a doctor in India. That is why doctors around the world take the same Hippocratic Oath. The BJP and some saffron-clad brainless people want to inject religion into everything,” “This is madness. This is stupidity. How can you comment on irrelevant things stemming out of ignorance? Doctors worldwide have no religion. Neither do they have any caste or country. They have only one identity: they save human lives. They are next to God. The Hippocratic Oath only reinforces these values... to help humans. It isn’t about you, me, our country, this (the oath) is (taken) across the world,”

timesofindia Saturday, February 12, 2022 5:48:00 AM EAT

Firhad Hakim told : “The one-man-one-post campaign is not endorsed by the TMC. Nobody should create confusion on social media. It is a crime. When the policy was adopted, it was also mentioned that the party chairperson can change it if the need arises. She has been re-elected chairperson again (during the recent organizational poll). She will call a meeting and formulate a new policy,”

HindustanTimes Friday, February 11, 2022 9:47:00 PM EAT

Firhad Hakim told : “From Monday, we will start removing unused cables. The lighting department DG, along with the member, mayor-in-council, has been empowered to decide on the issue,”

timesofindia Friday, February 11, 2022 6:56:00 AM EAT

Firhad Hakim said : “I hope very soon children would be able to go back to school and resume normal studies. But till then, let’s promote this ancient culture of open-air studies,”

timesofindia Tuesday, February 8, 2022 1:14:00 PM EAT

Firhad Hakim claimed : “The list was prepared after discussion with the party leaders and opinion of the I-PAC was also sought. The password of the website was misused. The one signed by Subrata Bakshi is genuine and it was prepared after approval of Trinamool Supremo ,”

economictimes Sunday, February 6, 2022 10:46:00 AM EAT

Firhad Hakim said : "Aware that the result of the municipal poll everywhere will go against them, BJP leaders are now asking for deferment of the municipal poll in 108 civic boards. They only want to buy more time"

news18 Sunday, January 30, 2022 8:39:00 PM EAT

Firhad Hakim said : “We have taken up a major project for drainage upgrade for residents of vast stretches of EM Bypass and Behala. We hope to wrap up the work fast so that citizens can benefit from it as soon as possible,”

timesofindia Sunday, January 30, 2022 10:38:00 AM EAT

Firhad Hakim said : “The BJP leaders hire sharpshooters from outside the state to kill people. It won’t work any more,”

timesofindia Thursday, January 20, 2022 11:08:00 AM EAT

Firhad Hakim said : “Usually, cops barricade the containment zones. While this will not be applicable for micro-containment zones, we will ask associations to ensure that those affected are monitored. Those not infected can come out but in a restricted manner. We hope these measures will help us reverse the numbers by January 10-15,”

timesofindia Tuesday, January 4, 2022 5:08:00 AM EAT

Firhad Hakim said : “There are around 250,000 children in the city who fall in the 15-18 years age group. We would start with 16 schools but this number would be scaled up almost every day. All schools have been urged to send their students to the vaccination centres. Children who are not attached to schools would also get jabs,”

HindustanTimes Monday, January 3, 2022 6:55:00 AM EAT

Firhad Hakim said : "Playing arenas will be shut until everyone tests negative again,"

timesofindia Saturday, January 1, 2022 6:22:00 AM EAT

Firhad Hakim added : "Our telecallers will keep track of Covid positive people and remind them of the repeat test,"

timesofindia Saturday, January 1, 2022 6:22:00 AM EAT

Firhad Hakim said : "We are reopening the safe home near Science City on Monday to accommodate asymptomatic patients,"

timesofindia Saturday, January 1, 2022 6:22:00 AM EAT

Firhad Hakim said : "We want to open some permanent centres at government schools so that students from adjacent neighbourhoods can avail the opportunity. Every day, we shall add more schools to vaccinate maximum students. We shall also respond to an appeal from any private school authorities,"

timesofindia Saturday, January 1, 2022 6:22:00 AM EAT

Firhad Hakim said : “Cases have shot up in Kolkata several times. Around 80% of the cases that have been reported are asymptomatic, while another 17% have symptoms such as fever and cough and cold. They are under home isolation. Only three per cent of the cases need to be hospitalized,”

HindustanTimes Friday, December 31, 2021 9:18:00 PM EAT

Firhad Hakim said : “Who is the governor? He is the Constitutional head. His job is to see whether the state government is acting according to the Constitution. The way he is acting beyond his jurisdictions, it appears that we don’t have an elected government. Let there be no prime minister and chief minister and let the President and Governors rule the country,”

HindustanTimes Friday, December 31, 2021 1:57:00 AM EAT

Firhad Hakim said : “Who is the governor? He is the Constitutional head. His job is to see whether the state government is acting according to the Constitution. The way he is acting beyond his jurisdictions, it appears that we don’t have an elected government. Let there be no prime minister and chief minister and let the President and Governors rule the country,”

HindustanTimes Thursday, December 30, 2021 10:46:00 PM EAT

Firhad Hakim said : “We have already purchased equipment to clean the city’s major thoroughfares of dust and suspended particulate matter. We will buy more equipment in future to cover large areas of the city,”

timesofindia Friday, December 24, 2021 9:22:00 AM EAT

Firhad Hakim declared ( about Mamata Banerjee ) : “I thank Mamata Banerjee for entrusting me with this job. I will retain her trust till my last breath,”

news18 Thursday, December 23, 2021 2:28:00 PM EAT

Firhad Hakim replied : “I will work with the new leaders of KMC, especially the women, and even with those party leaders who haven’t been given an official position in the civic body,”

news18 Thursday, December 23, 2021 2:28:00 PM EAT

Firhad Hakim said : “I believe people will agree that we had handled Covid and other calamities ably,”

timesofindia Wednesday, December 22, 2021 6:05:00 AM EAT

Firhad Hakim said : “Water supply will become a major thrust area and we need to supply potable water to all by augmenting our daily supply from major water treatment plants. We will act tough on anyone filling ponds and water bodies and make the city green by planting saplings wherever there is space for urban forestation,”

timesofindia Wednesday, December 22, 2021 6:05:00 AM EAT

Firhad Hakim said : “This is a drama staged by the BJP. Can the police dare to stop the movement of legislators?”

HindustanTimes Sunday, December 19, 2021 10:52:00 PM EAT

Firhad Hakim said : “This is a drama staged by the BJP. Can the police dare to stop the movement of legislators?”

HindustanTimes Sunday, December 19, 2021 10:07:00 PM EAT

Firhad Hakim said : “I am very happy with the performance of the Kolkata Police. Polling is going on peacefully. The BJP’s allegation, that security cameras were deactivated in many places, is baseless. I personally visited some booths,”

HindustanTimes Sunday, December 19, 2021 12:43:00 PM EAT

Firhad Hakim said : “At a time when the campaign is on for Kolkata civic poll, the BJP has gone to Singur for protest because it knows that it cannot win a single seat in the city,”

expressindia Wednesday, December 15, 2021 4:46:00 AM EAT

Firhad Hakim said : “Independents are no factor in this election”

timesofindia Sunday, December 5, 2021 6:38:00 AM EAT

Firhad Hakim said ( about Abhishek Banerjee ) : "Abhishek Banerjee has asked the ones who have not received tickets to work for the party and take part in campaigning. Those who have filed nominations as independents have not done the right thing. They should also follow party discipline,"

news18 Saturday, December 4, 2021 6:24:00 PM EAT

Firhad Hakim said : “I will follow the instructions of the party. I grew up working for the people,”

HindustanTimes Friday, November 26, 2021 10:50:00 PM EAT

Firhad Hakim said ( about Tathagata Roy ) : “Tathagata Da is a knowledgeable person and he has spoken the truth. We have been telling the same thing for a long time. People will never go with the BJP,”

expressindia Friday, November 19, 2021 6:39:00 AM EAT

Firhad Hakim said : “I grew up seeing Subratada. He was my childhood hero. There were numerous instances when I approached him for advice and he always guided me… It is an irreparable loss. This void will never be filled. He was an inspiration to all of us… We have no words to describe this loss… I have lost my big brother”

expressindia Saturday, November 6, 2021 1:45:00 AM EAT

Firhad Hakim said : “The Central Government is violating the federal structure of the country. Law and order is a state subject but the Central Government is trying to interfere through central agencies”

dhakatribune Thursday, October 14, 2021 3:37:00 PM EAT

Firhad Hakim said : “The Central Government is violating the federal structure of the country. Law and order is a state subject but the Central Government is trying to interfere through central agencies”

news18 Thursday, October 14, 2021 7:37:00 AM EAT

Firhad Hakim said : “The Central Government is violating the federal structure of the country. Law and order is a state subject but the Central Government is trying to interfere through central agencies”

expressindia Thursday, October 14, 2021 3:45:00 AM EAT

Firhad Hakim said : "She will win by a record margin,"

business-standard Sunday, October 3, 2021 11:06:00 AM EAT

Firhad Hakim asked : “She is looking for excuses she will use once she is defeated. In a large number of booths, the BJP failed to station its agents. Now, they are blaming us for their failure. Can anyone believe that there is an understanding between the TMC and the EC? Is it possible?”

expressindia Friday, October 1, 2021 3:56:00 AM EAT

Firhad Hakim added : “Polling has been peaceful. In Bhabanipur, we are all friends here and there is no animosity among us. This is a political courtesy,”

expressindia Thursday, September 30, 2021 11:28:00 AM EAT

Firhad Hakim added : “There has been no violation of Section anywhere in the state. The BJP knows very well that their candidate will lose the election and is hence making such allegations. Now, they will say that their booth agents were prevented from entering polling stations. However, in reality, they don’t even have polling agents. So far, people have exercised their franchise peacefully in Bhabanipur,”

expressindia Thursday, September 30, 2021 8:16:00 AM EAT

Firhad Hakim said : “The water level has receded. Apart from a few pockets, the water level has gone down and people are coming in to vote,”

HindustanTimes Thursday, September 30, 2021 6:37:00 AM EAT

Firhad Hakim added : “Apart from building CNG stations at WBTC’s bus depots, we are working out on an incentive scheme to attract private bus operators to run their fleet on CNG. There can be a two-year tax holiday for running electric and CNG buses,”

timesofindia Tuesday, June 22, 2021 12:21:00 PM EAT

Firhad Hakim said : “It was my dream to see a private player come up with such a centre. Before the third wave hits us, in which we are told children could get infected, it is important that more and more people get inoculated. If a child’s parents, other relatives and domestic help are all vaccinated, the chances of a child contracting the novel coronavirus will be less. That is why more such centres are needed,”

timesofindia Tuesday, June 22, 2021 5:13:00 AM EAT

Firhad Hakim said : “They had set a target of 200 seats and suffered a humiliating defeat (with 77 seats). There are apprehensions that they (BJP) may lose by a bigger margin (if elections are again held in those seats),”

HindustanTimes Saturday, June 19, 2021 6:09:00 PM EAT

Firhad Hakim told : “All efforts were being to pump out water from the inundated areas and restore normalcy. When the water level in Ganga river increases, it enters the city causing waterlogging. Once the level of river water comes down, the situation will improve,”

expressindia Friday, June 18, 2021 3:15:00 AM EAT

Firhad Hakim said : “Our top priority is financial restructuring and space utilisation and to bring back the business that is now going to the private sector. If an MBA can successfully run a private enterprise, why can’t an IAS officer, who is no less meritorious, run a government organisation?”

Hindu Tuesday, June 15, 2021 3:42:00 PM EAT

Firhad Hakim said : “The Kolkata municipal corporation and Kolkata police have taken all steps. School buildings have been kept open so that, if necessary, we can shift some of the slum dwellers from the low-lying areas. Pumps have been kept ready so that water can be drained out. The lock gates have been closed so that river water doesn’t enter when the water level rises,”

HindustanTimes Friday, June 11, 2021 7:52:00 AM EAT

Firhad Hakim said : "All information regarding inoculation is there on the certificate. Starting from the batch number of the vaccine, there is also CoWIN Registration number. Besides, a special message of the CM,"

newindianexpress Saturday, June 5, 2021 6:22:00 PM EAT

Firhad Hakim said : “All information regarding inoculation is there on the certificate. Starting from the batch number of the vaccine, there is also CoWIN registration number. Besides, a special message of the CM,”

india Saturday, June 5, 2021 4:05:00 PM EAT

Firhad Hakim said : "All information regarding inoculation is there on the certificate. Starting from the batch number of the vaccine, there is also CoWIN Registration number. Besides, a special message of the CM,"

HindustanTimes Saturday, June 5, 2021 1:54:00 PM EAT

Firhad Hakim told : “Since these people cannot go to a vaccination centre leaving their business for several hours, we decided to bring the facility to their doorsteps,”

expressindia Thursday, June 3, 2021 4:30:00 PM EAT

Firhad Hakim told : "Since these people cannot go to a vaccination centre leaving their business for several hours, we decided to bring the facility to their doorsteps,"

newindianexpress Thursday, June 3, 2021 4:06:00 PM EAT

Firhad Hakim said : “Our employees will be present for the on the spot registration. Then our vaccinators will take over,”

timesofindia Wednesday, June 2, 2021 11:48:00 AM EAT

Firhad Hakim said : “I feel domestic help should be given the Covid warrior status to make them eligible for the vaccination free of cost. I shall take up the matter with the state health secretary for taking initiative for inclusion of domestic help in the priority group,”

timesofindia Sunday, May 30, 2021 9:47:00 AM EAT

Firhad Hakim said : “I have full faith in the judiciary. The BJP can employ anybody to harass me,”

india Tuesday, May 18, 2021 8:53:00 AM EAT

Firhad Hakim said : "I have full faith in the judiciary. The BJP can employ anybody to harass me,"

outlookindia Tuesday, May 18, 2021 8:08:00 AM EAT

Firhad Hakim told : “I am being arrested by CBI in the Narada case. We will fight it out in court,”

thehindu Monday, May 17, 2021 10:36:00 AM EAT

Firhad Hakim said : “I have been arrested. We will fight it out in the court,”

expressindia Monday, May 17, 2021 9:23:00 AM EAT

Firhad Hakim told : “I am being arrested by CBI in the Narada case. We will fight it out in court,”

thehindu Monday, May 17, 2021 9:03:00 AM EAT

Firhad Hakim said : "I personally do not mind the prosecution as I have full faith in the judiciary. I am sure we will all get a clean chit. The BJP had been unnecessarily trying to malign my image and career," "It is good that the case was being moved to the court. I will say what I have to in court, and justice will be served,"

timesofindia Monday, May 10, 2021 7:13:00 PM EAT

Firhad Hakim said : "But, what will happen to the inoculation process which is stalled because of the vaccine crisis?"

newindianexpress Thursday, May 6, 2021 4:22:00 PM EAT

Firhad Hakim said : “This win brings with it a lot of responsibility. The onus is on the government to bring normalcy and the path will not be easy. We have to begin fighting Covid from the beginning,”

timesofindia Monday, May 3, 2021 8:51:00 AM EAT

Firhad Hakim said : "It is not possible to run trams on busy roads. We are running trams on a few routes, which will continue. Now we are thinking of introducing trolley buses which will use the overhead cable lines,"

timesofindia Friday, June 24, 2022 5:02:00 AM EAT

Firhad Hakim said : “I feel the leader of the Opposition in state Assembly should be replaced by Dhankhar now. He is behaving and reacting like a BJP leader. He does not know what to say and when to say it,”

expressindia Sunday, June 5, 2022 3:23:00 AM EAT

Firhad Hakim said : “When an artist of KK’s stature performs in the city, it is difficult to contain the crowd. The AC was working perfectly. The ACs are meant for a 2,700 audience. If 7,000 people enter the stadium, how will the ACs perform? KMDA has suggested that Nazrul Mancha will not be rented to colleges but we haven’t decided anything yet”

timesofindia Thursday, June 2, 2022 6:02:00 AM EAT

Firhad Hakim said : “But everything was fine at the venue. KK was so popular that the young crowd went crazy. Even our officials were saying that Nazrul Mancha should not be rented out for college festivals as students tend to jump on chairs and break them,”

expressindia Thursday, June 2, 2022 4:57:00 AM EAT

Firhad Hakim said : “The AC system at Nazrul Manch is in perfect order. KK fell ill and complained of excessive heat because the ACs became virtually useless with 7,000 people gathering at a place meant for 2,000. Yet, he kept singing,”

HindustanTimes Wednesday, June 1, 2022 10:55:00 PM EAT

Firhad Hakim said : “KK was so popular that the young crowd went crazy over his concert. Even our officials were saying that Nazrul Mancha should not be rented out for college fests as students tend to jump on the chairs and break them,” “When a popular singer like KK comes to Kolkata for a live concert, naturally they (organisers) could not control the entry of the audience. The air-conditioning system at Nazrul Mancha is sound and in perfect condition. But if more people enter the auditorium exceeding its capacity then the atmosphere also changes inside it. The AC has a capacity to handle the capacity of 2,700 people. But if 7,000 people turn up then it will not be adequate,”

expressindia Wednesday, June 1, 2022 4:17:00 PM EAT

Firhad Hakim said : “Police are actively probing the case. Law will take its own course,”

timesofindia Wednesday, June 1, 2022 5:41:00 AM EAT

Firhad Hakim said : "We have noticed the deplorable condition of some stretches of the road and adopted a concretization plan for a major part. We hope that this will give relief to the motorists,"

timesofindia Saturday, May 28, 2022 10:37:00 AM EAT

Firhad Hakim told : “Under the OPEX model, PMIEMS will operate, charge and maintain the vehicles at their own cost. We provide the conductor and the daily earnings will come to the government coffers. We will pay them Rs 86 per km,”

timesofindia Thursday, May 26, 2022 6:43:00 AM EAT

Firhad Hakim said : “What has happened is extremely unfortunate and I do not have words of consolation for his family. As of now, we are not allowed to hold any rowing competitions involving children on the Lake premises until rescue and follow boats are in place. The Kolkata Police commissioner has also been instructed to call a meeting with club authorities and KMDA officials to frame guidelines to ensure safety of the rowers,”

timesofindia Tuesday, May 24, 2022 11:20:00 AM EAT

Firhad Hakim said : “Previously, there used to be a diesel speedboat that could be used in emergencies. It was withdrawn after environmentalists objected to it. But I think it could have saved the two,”

timesofindia Sunday, May 22, 2022 4:19:00 AM EAT

Firhad Hakim said : “I have asked KMRC officials to submit several vital documents that the JU experts need to probe the subsidence on Durga Pithuri Lane and come up with a solution. I hope KMRC submits the report by early next week,”

timesofindia Saturday, May 14, 2022 9:32:00 AM EAT

Firhad Hakim added : “The incident has taken place a second time. They (KMRCL) had said they take the engineering responsibility but they didn’t. Of course, the loopholes are from their side,”

expressindia Thursday, May 12, 2022 12:53:00 PM EAT

Firhad Hakim said : “Several big IT companies like Wipro and Infosys are coming to Bengal. Many companies will be a part of the Bengal Silicon Valley. The Silicon Valley hub is now 200 acres. There is a 50-acre plot adjacent to the present Silicon Valley land. There is a plan to add that land for the Silicon Valley to extend further. If the plan gets approved by the state cabinet, then the land will become 250 acres wide. The chief minister wants to have IT development in such a way that the youth here don’t have to go outside the state any more for work,”

timesofindia Wednesday, May 11, 2022 9:26:00 AM EAT

Firhad Hakim said : “We are preparing ourselves to deal with any situation if the cyclone hits the city, and thereafter, bringing the city back to normal,”

expressindia Monday, May 9, 2022 4:56:00 AM EAT

Firhad Hakim said : “All preparations are being done based on our lessons from the devastating effects of the Amphan cyclone in May 2020,”

expressindia Monday, May 9, 2022 4:56:00 AM EAT

Firhad Hakim said : "We are, however, making preparations to deal with any eventuality if the cyclone hits the city so that life is brought back to normal as soon as possible,"

timesofindia Sunday, May 8, 2022 2:01:00 PM EAT

Firhad Hakim told : "We are, however, making preparations to deal with any eventuality if the cyclone hits the city so that life is brought back to normal as soon as possible,"

newindianexpress Sunday, May 8, 2022 1:28:00 PM EAT

Firhad Hakim said : “We know that commuters have been facing inconvenience due to the uneven surface of some major roads. We have taken up a comprehensive plan to make these roads smooth and motorable,”

timesofindia Sunday, May 8, 2022 10:05:00 AM EAT

Firhad Hakim claimed ( about Amit Shah ) : “The Command Hospital is a central government entity. Union Home Minister Amit Shah described the death as a political murder. The murder theory was invented in advance to create pressure on those conducting the post-mortem. I request the honourable court to look into this matter,”

expressindia Sunday, May 8, 2022 3:31:00 AM EAT

Firhad Hakim said ( about Amit Shah ) : “Shah alleged that it was a ‘political murder’. Will the Command Hospital, which comes under the Union government, now give a statement against him? Will the doctors retain their job if they give any statement against him? We have doubts over the impartiality of the post-mortem report. How can a Union minister claim that it was a political murder without any investigation?”

HindustanTimes Saturday, May 7, 2022 9:28:00 PM EAT

Firhad Hakim said : “There is hardly any violence in West Bengal. Most of the cases cited by the BJP are either family feuds or fights over property in a village. The BJP is trying to malign us,”

HindustanTimes Monday, May 2, 2022 4:27:00 PM EAT

Firhad Hakim said : “We want to use electric vehicles to reduce the use of petrol- and diesel-run vehicles in the city. But we are not getting adequate supply of such vehicles. We now have only about 75 electric vehicles. The KMC has called a tender for procurement of electric vehicles, but we are not getting a proper response or supply,”

timesofindia Sunday, May 1, 2022 10:18:00 AM EAT

Firhad Hakim said : “Though there is no water crisis as we have taken extra care to meet rising demand for water due to the heatwave-like situation in the city, people in some pockets, particularly those who are dependent on groundwater, are facing some scarcity. They need more water and it will be taken care of,”

timesofindia Wednesday, April 27, 2022 5:55:00 AM EAT

Firhad Hakim said : “So, as per the Constitution, the governor has not been given extra-constitutional power. We will keep him informed and can take his suggestions,”

expressindia Friday, April 15, 2022 8:12:00 PM EAT

Firhad Hakim told : “Jim Nawaz is not a TMC member. He advises us on issues related to minority affairs. I met him during the election campaign. He is just an advisor among many,”

HindustanTimes Monday, April 4, 2022 11:16:00 PM EAT

Firhad Hakim said : “We have to move forward from Rampurhat and stand by the people,”

thehindu Thursday, March 31, 2022 9:23:00 PM EAT

Firhad Hakim alleged : "The BJP MLAs even assaulted female staff of the assembly and misbehaved with them. The saffron party legislators are faking injuries to hide their misdeeds,"

dnaindia Monday, March 28, 2022 3:52:00 PM EAT

Firhad Hakim said : “People of the village were not involved in this. The disturbance was created entirely by outsiders,”

HindustanTimes Friday, March 25, 2022 11:14:00 PM EAT

Firhad Hakim said : “It is an unfortunate incident. Action is being taken by the police. Why were the BJP and the Governor silent when a minister’s son mauled down farmers in Uttar Pradesh? The CPM is nowhere but is desperately trying to get some limelight through all this,”

expressindia Thursday, March 24, 2022 8:52:00 AM EAT

Firhad Hakim said : “It is an unfortunate and sad incident. But action is being taken by the police. Why were BJP and Governor silent when a minister’s son mauled down farmers in Uttar Pradesh? The CPM is nowhere but now desperately trying to gain some limelight through all this,”

expressindia Wednesday, March 23, 2022 12:50:00 PM EAT

Firhad Hakim told : "When Sovan (Chatterjee) left (the party) my leader (Mamata Banerjee) made me the city mayor and I carried out my duties. I am a trusted member of TMC. I will try my best and carry out my duties. I thank my leader for having faith in me,"

HindustanTimes Tuesday, March 8, 2022 5:32:00 PM EAT

Firhad Hakim said : “As the councillors can’t dictate an official to sanction or refuse a project, they are not supposed to inquire about the nature of construction, authorized or not,”

timesofindia Sunday, February 27, 2022 11:00:00 AM EAT

Firhad Hakim said : “It takes time for an information or a complaint against illegal construction to reach the headquarters from boroughs. A section of unscrupulous promoters take advantage of this. When people start moving in an illegal structure, we can’t get them out,”

timesofindia Sunday, February 27, 2022 11:00:00 AM EAT

Firhad Hakim said : “He is always on Twitter. The governor wants to create an impasse all the time,”

HindustanTimes Thursday, February 17, 2022 10:43:00 PM EAT

Firhad Hakim said : “He is always on Twitter. The governor wants to create an impasse all the time,”

HindustanTimes Thursday, February 17, 2022 6:16:00 PM EAT

Firhad Hakim told : “The one-man-one-post campaign is not endorsed by the TMC. Nobody should create confusion on social media. It is a crime. When the policy was adopted, it was also mentioned that the party chairperson can change it if the need arises. She has been re-elected chairperson again (during the recent organizational poll). She will call a meeting and formulate a new policy,”

HindustanTimes Saturday, February 12, 2022 9:09:00 PM EAT

Firhad Hakim told : “The Working committeehas been set up, no other issues have been discussed,”

Hindu Saturday, February 12, 2022 7:58:00 PM EAT

Firhad Hakim said : “There will be 100% peaceful poll in Bidhannagar and we will accept the people’s verdict with our heads bowed down before them,”

timesofindia Saturday, February 12, 2022 5:48:00 AM EAT

Firhad Hakim said : “A doctor in the US saves lives, so does a doctor in India. That is why doctors around the world take the same Hippocratic Oath. The BJP and some saffron-clad brainless people want to inject religion into everything,” “This is madness. This is stupidity. How can you comment on irrelevant things stemming out of ignorance? Doctors worldwide have no religion. Neither do they have any caste or country. They have only one identity: they save human lives. They are next to God. The Hippocratic Oath only reinforces these values... to help humans. It isn’t about you, me, our country, this (the oath) is (taken) across the world,”

timesofindia Saturday, February 12, 2022 5:48:00 AM EAT

Firhad Hakim told : “The one-man-one-post campaign is not endorsed by the TMC. Nobody should create confusion on social media. It is a crime. When the policy was adopted, it was also mentioned that the party chairperson can change it if the need arises. She has been re-elected chairperson again (during the recent organizational poll). She will call a meeting and formulate a new policy,”

HindustanTimes Friday, February 11, 2022 9:47:00 PM EAT

Firhad Hakim told : “From Monday, we will start removing unused cables. The lighting department DG, along with the member, mayor-in-council, has been empowered to decide on the issue,”

timesofindia Friday, February 11, 2022 6:56:00 AM EAT

Firhad Hakim said : “I hope very soon children would be able to go back to school and resume normal studies. But till then, let’s promote this ancient culture of open-air studies,”

timesofindia Tuesday, February 8, 2022 1:14:00 PM EAT

Firhad Hakim claimed : “The list was prepared after discussion with the party leaders and opinion of the I-PAC was also sought. The password of the website was misused. The one signed by Subrata Bakshi is genuine and it was prepared after approval of Trinamool Supremo ,”

economictimes Sunday, February 6, 2022 10:46:00 AM EAT

Firhad Hakim said : "Aware that the result of the municipal poll everywhere will go against them, BJP leaders are now asking for deferment of the municipal poll in 108 civic boards. They only want to buy more time"

news18 Sunday, January 30, 2022 8:39:00 PM EAT

Firhad Hakim said : “We have taken up a major project for drainage upgrade for residents of vast stretches of EM Bypass and Behala. We hope to wrap up the work fast so that citizens can benefit from it as soon as possible,”

timesofindia Sunday, January 30, 2022 10:38:00 AM EAT

Firhad Hakim said : “The BJP leaders hire sharpshooters from outside the state to kill people. It won’t work any more,”

timesofindia Thursday, January 20, 2022 11:08:00 AM EAT

Firhad Hakim said : “Usually, cops barricade the containment zones. While this will not be applicable for micro-containment zones, we will ask associations to ensure that those affected are monitored. Those not infected can come out but in a restricted manner. We hope these measures will help us reverse the numbers by January 10-15,”

timesofindia Tuesday, January 4, 2022 5:08:00 AM EAT

Firhad Hakim said : “There are around 250,000 children in the city who fall in the 15-18 years age group. We would start with 16 schools but this number would be scaled up almost every day. All schools have been urged to send their students to the vaccination centres. Children who are not attached to schools would also get jabs,”

HindustanTimes Monday, January 3, 2022 6:55:00 AM EAT

Firhad Hakim said : "Playing arenas will be shut until everyone tests negative again,"

timesofindia Saturday, January 1, 2022 6:22:00 AM EAT

Firhad Hakim added : "Our telecallers will keep track of Covid positive people and remind them of the repeat test,"

timesofindia Saturday, January 1, 2022 6:22:00 AM EAT

Firhad Hakim said : "We are reopening the safe home near Science City on Monday to accommodate asymptomatic patients,"

timesofindia Saturday, January 1, 2022 6:22:00 AM EAT

Firhad Hakim said : "We want to open some permanent centres at government schools so that students from adjacent neighbourhoods can avail the opportunity. Every day, we shall add more schools to vaccinate maximum students. We shall also respond to an appeal from any private school authorities,"

timesofindia Saturday, January 1, 2022 6:22:00 AM EAT

Firhad Hakim said : “Cases have shot up in Kolkata several times. Around 80% of the cases that have been reported are asymptomatic, while another 17% have symptoms such as fever and cough and cold. They are under home isolation. Only three per cent of the cases need to be hospitalized,”

HindustanTimes Friday, December 31, 2021 9:18:00 PM EAT

Firhad Hakim said : “Who is the governor? He is the Constitutional head. His job is to see whether the state government is acting according to the Constitution. The way he is acting beyond his jurisdictions, it appears that we don’t have an elected government. Let there be no prime minister and chief minister and let the President and Governors rule the country,”

HindustanTimes Friday, December 31, 2021 1:57:00 AM EAT

Firhad Hakim said : “Who is the governor? He is the Constitutional head. His job is to see whether the state government is acting according to the Constitution. The way he is acting beyond his jurisdictions, it appears that we don’t have an elected government. Let there be no prime minister and chief minister and let the President and Governors rule the country,”

HindustanTimes Thursday, December 30, 2021 10:46:00 PM EAT

Firhad Hakim said : “We have already purchased equipment to clean the city’s major thoroughfares of dust and suspended particulate matter. We will buy more equipment in future to cover large areas of the city,”

timesofindia Friday, December 24, 2021 9:22:00 AM EAT

Firhad Hakim declared ( about Mamata Banerjee ) : “I thank Mamata Banerjee for entrusting me with this job. I will retain her trust till my last breath,”

news18 Thursday, December 23, 2021 2:28:00 PM EAT

Firhad Hakim replied : “I will work with the new leaders of KMC, especially the women, and even with those party leaders who haven’t been given an official position in the civic body,”

news18 Thursday, December 23, 2021 2:28:00 PM EAT

Firhad Hakim said : “I believe people will agree that we had handled Covid and other calamities ably,”

timesofindia Wednesday, December 22, 2021 6:05:00 AM EAT

Firhad Hakim said : “Water supply will become a major thrust area and we need to supply potable water to all by augmenting our daily supply from major water treatment plants. We will act tough on anyone filling ponds and water bodies and make the city green by planting saplings wherever there is space for urban forestation,”

timesofindia Wednesday, December 22, 2021 6:05:00 AM EAT

Firhad Hakim said : “This is a drama staged by the BJP. Can the police dare to stop the movement of legislators?”

HindustanTimes Sunday, December 19, 2021 10:52:00 PM EAT

Firhad Hakim said : “This is a drama staged by the BJP. Can the police dare to stop the movement of legislators?”

HindustanTimes Sunday, December 19, 2021 10:07:00 PM EAT

Firhad Hakim said : “I am very happy with the performance of the Kolkata Police. Polling is going on peacefully. The BJP’s allegation, that security cameras were deactivated in many places, is baseless. I personally visited some booths,”

HindustanTimes Sunday, December 19, 2021 12:43:00 PM EAT

Firhad Hakim said : “At a time when the campaign is on for Kolkata civic poll, the BJP has gone to Singur for protest because it knows that it cannot win a single seat in the city,”

expressindia Wednesday, December 15, 2021 4:46:00 AM EAT

Firhad Hakim said : “Independents are no factor in this election”

timesofindia Sunday, December 5, 2021 6:38:00 AM EAT

Firhad Hakim said ( about Abhishek Banerjee ) : "Abhishek Banerjee has asked the ones who have not received tickets to work for the party and take part in campaigning. Those who have filed nominations as independents have not done the right thing. They should also follow party discipline,"

news18 Saturday, December 4, 2021 6:24:00 PM EAT

Firhad Hakim said : “I will follow the instructions of the party. I grew up working for the people,”

HindustanTimes Friday, November 26, 2021 10:50:00 PM EAT

Firhad Hakim said ( about Tathagata Roy ) : “Tathagata Da is a knowledgeable person and he has spoken the truth. We have been telling the same thing for a long time. People will never go with the BJP,”

expressindia Friday, November 19, 2021 6:39:00 AM EAT

Firhad Hakim said : “I grew up seeing Subratada. He was my childhood hero. There were numerous instances when I approached him for advice and he always guided me… It is an irreparable loss. This void will never be filled. He was an inspiration to all of us… We have no words to describe this loss… I have lost my big brother”

expressindia Saturday, November 6, 2021 1:45:00 AM EAT

Firhad Hakim said : “The Central Government is violating the federal structure of the country. Law and order is a state subject but the Central Government is trying to interfere through central agencies”

dhakatribune Thursday, October 14, 2021 3:37:00 PM EAT

Firhad Hakim said : “The Central Government is violating the federal structure of the country. Law and order is a state subject but the Central Government is trying to interfere through central agencies”

news18 Thursday, October 14, 2021 7:37:00 AM EAT

Firhad Hakim said : “The Central Government is violating the federal structure of the country. Law and order is a state subject but the Central Government is trying to interfere through central agencies”

expressindia Thursday, October 14, 2021 3:45:00 AM EAT

Firhad Hakim said : "She will win by a record margin,"

business-standard Sunday, October 3, 2021 11:06:00 AM EAT

Firhad Hakim asked : “She is looking for excuses she will use once she is defeated. In a large number of booths, the BJP failed to station its agents. Now, they are blaming us for their failure. Can anyone believe that there is an understanding between the TMC and the EC? Is it possible?”

expressindia Friday, October 1, 2021 3:56:00 AM EAT

Firhad Hakim added : “Polling has been peaceful. In Bhabanipur, we are all friends here and there is no animosity among us. This is a political courtesy,”

expressindia Thursday, September 30, 2021 11:28:00 AM EAT

Firhad Hakim added : “There has been no violation of Section anywhere in the state. The BJP knows very well that their candidate will lose the election and is hence making such allegations. Now, they will say that their booth agents were prevented from entering polling stations. However, in reality, they don’t even have polling agents. So far, people have exercised their franchise peacefully in Bhabanipur,”

expressindia Thursday, September 30, 2021 8:16:00 AM EAT

Firhad Hakim said : “The water level has receded. Apart from a few pockets, the water level has gone down and people are coming in to vote,”

HindustanTimes Thursday, September 30, 2021 6:37:00 AM EAT

Firhad Hakim added : “Apart from building CNG stations at WBTC’s bus depots, we are working out on an incentive scheme to attract private bus operators to run their fleet on CNG. There can be a two-year tax holiday for running electric and CNG buses,”

timesofindia Tuesday, June 22, 2021 12:21:00 PM EAT

Firhad Hakim said : “It was my dream to see a private player come up with such a centre. Before the third wave hits us, in which we are told children could get infected, it is important that more and more people get inoculated. If a child’s parents, other relatives and domestic help are all vaccinated, the chances of a child contracting the novel coronavirus will be less. That is why more such centres are needed,”

timesofindia Tuesday, June 22, 2021 5:13:00 AM EAT

Firhad Hakim said : “They had set a target of 200 seats and suffered a humiliating defeat (with 77 seats). There are apprehensions that they (BJP) may lose by a bigger margin (if elections are again held in those seats),”

HindustanTimes Saturday, June 19, 2021 6:09:00 PM EAT

Firhad Hakim told : “All efforts were being to pump out water from the inundated areas and restore normalcy. When the water level in Ganga river increases, it enters the city causing waterlogging. Once the level of river water comes down, the situation will improve,”

expressindia Friday, June 18, 2021 3:15:00 AM EAT

Firhad Hakim said : “Our top priority is financial restructuring and space utilisation and to bring back the business that is now going to the private sector. If an MBA can successfully run a private enterprise, why can’t an IAS officer, who is no less meritorious, run a government organisation?”

Hindu Tuesday, June 15, 2021 3:42:00 PM EAT

Firhad Hakim said : “The Kolkata municipal corporation and Kolkata police have taken all steps. School buildings have been kept open so that, if necessary, we can shift some of the slum dwellers from the low-lying areas. Pumps have been kept ready so that water can be drained out. The lock gates have been closed so that river water doesn’t enter when the water level rises,”

HindustanTimes Friday, June 11, 2021 7:52:00 AM EAT

Firhad Hakim said : "All information regarding inoculation is there on the certificate. Starting from the batch number of the vaccine, there is also CoWIN Registration number. Besides, a special message of the CM,"

newindianexpress Saturday, June 5, 2021 6:22:00 PM EAT

Firhad Hakim said : “All information regarding inoculation is there on the certificate. Starting from the batch number of the vaccine, there is also CoWIN registration number. Besides, a special message of the CM,”

india Saturday, June 5, 2021 4:05:00 PM EAT

Firhad Hakim said : "All information regarding inoculation is there on the certificate. Starting from the batch number of the vaccine, there is also CoWIN Registration number. Besides, a special message of the CM,"

HindustanTimes Saturday, June 5, 2021 1:54:00 PM EAT

Firhad Hakim told : “Since these people cannot go to a vaccination centre leaving their business for several hours, we decided to bring the facility to their doorsteps,”

expressindia Thursday, June 3, 2021 4:30:00 PM EAT

Firhad Hakim told : "Since these people cannot go to a vaccination centre leaving their business for several hours, we decided to bring the facility to their doorsteps,"

newindianexpress Thursday, June 3, 2021 4:06:00 PM EAT

Firhad Hakim said : “Our employees will be present for the on the spot registration. Then our vaccinators will take over,”

timesofindia Wednesday, June 2, 2021 11:48:00 AM EAT

Firhad Hakim said : “I feel domestic help should be given the Covid warrior status to make them eligible for the vaccination free of cost. I shall take up the matter with the state health secretary for taking initiative for inclusion of domestic help in the priority group,”

timesofindia Sunday, May 30, 2021 9:47:00 AM EAT

Firhad Hakim said : “I have full faith in the judiciary. The BJP can employ anybody to harass me,”

india Tuesday, May 18, 2021 8:53:00 AM EAT

Firhad Hakim said : "I have full faith in the judiciary. The BJP can employ anybody to harass me,"

outlookindia Tuesday, May 18, 2021 8:08:00 AM EAT

Firhad Hakim told : “I am being arrested by CBI in the Narada case. We will fight it out in court,”

thehindu Monday, May 17, 2021 10:36:00 AM EAT

Firhad Hakim said : “I have been arrested. We will fight it out in the court,”

expressindia Monday, May 17, 2021 9:23:00 AM EAT

Firhad Hakim told : “I am being arrested by CBI in the Narada case. We will fight it out in court,”

thehindu Monday, May 17, 2021 9:03:00 AM EAT

Firhad Hakim said : "I personally do not mind the prosecution as I have full faith in the judiciary. I am sure we will all get a clean chit. The BJP had been unnecessarily trying to malign my image and career," "It is good that the case was being moved to the court. I will say what I have to in court, and justice will be served,"

timesofindia Monday, May 10, 2021 7:13:00 PM EAT

Firhad Hakim said : "But, what will happen to the inoculation process which is stalled because of the vaccine crisis?"

newindianexpress Thursday, May 6, 2021 4:22:00 PM EAT

Firhad Hakim said : “This win brings with it a lot of responsibility. The onus is on the government to bring normalcy and the path will not be easy. We have to begin fighting Covid from the beginning,”

timesofindia Monday, May 3, 2021 8:51:00 AM EAT