Partha Chatterjee said : “Since the teacher has a child and a senior citizen at home, she immediately went for testing. Unfortunately, the report turned out to be positive. When she sent us the message, we contacted the school education department. All measures have been put in place and our classes have been suspended till further orders from Tuesday,”

timesofindia Thursday, February 25, 2021 10:30:00 AM EAT

Partha Chatterjee said : “If someone has been arrested with drugs then law will take its own course. Let the police investigate and the truth will come out”

HindustanTimes Saturday, February 20, 2021 10:46:00 PM EAT

Partha Chatterjee said : “Any death is unfortunate. The Left is desperate to get back the public support they have lost,”

timesofindia Tuesday, February 16, 2021 4:51:00 AM EAT

Partha Chatterjee said : "Bengal is being ignored and punished, people will give them a befitting reply,"

news18 Sunday, February 14, 2021 3:49:00 PM EAT

Partha Chatterjee added ( about Mamata Banerjee ) : “We also want to conduct a survey on the gross enrolment after massive expansion in the education sector, brought about after Mamata Banerjee came to power. It is important to assess the performance till now,”

timesofindia Thursday, February 4, 2021 6:39:00 AM EAT

Partha Chatterjee said : “The vice-chancellors are also against reopening of hostels,”

Hindu Thursday, February 4, 2021 12:28:00 AM EAT

Partha Chatterjee said ( about Our Party ) : “Our party does not subscribe to such slogans. We do not support these,”

HindustanTimes Wednesday, February 3, 2021 9:21:00 PM EAT

Partha Chatterjee said : “I have an important meeting with vice-chancellors on Wednesday over reopening of colleges and universities. We will wait for their collective advice and then, take a decision. Colleges are already functioning. The first semester online classes are going on, offices are open. But whatever will be done will be in strict adherence to health protocols. Sanitisation and other steps have to be carried out,”

timesofindia Wednesday, February 3, 2021 5:39:00 AM EAT

Partha Chatterjee said ( about Jana Gana Mana ) : “Shockingly when they should have sung Jana-Gana-Mangaldayak-Jaya-Hey, they repeated Jana-Gana-Mana-Adhinayaka-Jaya-Hey. For all their patriotism, only BJP can insult national anthem”

timesofindia Monday, February 1, 2021 6:19:00 AM EAT

Partha Chatterjee said : "They wanted to bring the same resolution under Rule 185. What is the point of bringing two resolutions on the same issue under two different rules? When the government has submitted a resolution, it is expected that it will be accepted,"

business-standard Monday, January 25, 2021 10:35:00 PM EAT

Partha Chatterjee said : "They wanted to bring the same resolution under Rule 185. What is the point of bringing two resolutions on the same issue under two different rules? When the government has submitted a resolution, it is expected that it will be accepted,"

outlookindia Monday, January 25, 2021 8:01:00 PM EAT

Partha Chatterjee said : "They wanted to bring the same resolution under Rule 185. What is the point of bringing two resolutions on the same issue under two different rules? When the government has submitted a resolution, it is expected that it will be accepted,"

news18 Monday, January 25, 2021 6:59:00 PM EAT

Partha Chatterjee said : “This will have no impact on the TMC. The party is like an ocean. There will be no effect if you draw two or three drops from it. If one or two leaves fall from a banyan tree, new leaves start growing”

expressindia Saturday, January 23, 2021 3:17:00 AM EAT

Partha Chatterjee said : “If one wants to work then there are a lot of opportunities in the TMC. Only those who are leaving can explain why they are doing it. I do not think there are organizational problems in Howrah district. The TMC district unit has been revamped and many young people have been inducted,”

HindustanTimes Friday, January 22, 2021 12:58:00 PM EAT

Partha Chatterjee said ( about Commission ) : “This is a serious allegation and we want the Election Commission to look into it,”

economictimes Friday, January 22, 2021 7:00:00 AM EAT

Partha Chatterjee said : “BSF personnel are going to border villages and threatening villagers to vote for a particular political party. Villagers are being told that the state administration won’t be able to help them and that they would be left at the mercy of BSF. We have taken up the matter with the ECI,”

HindustanTimes Thursday, January 21, 2021 9:49:00 PM EAT

Partha Chatterjee said ( about Commission ) : “This is a serious allegation and we want to the Election Commission to look into it,”

Hindu Thursday, January 21, 2021 5:44:00 PM EAT

Partha Chatterjee said : “BSF personnel are going to bordering villages and threatening villagers to vote for a particular political party. Villagers are being told that the state administration won’t be able to help them and that they would be left at the mercy of the BSF. We have taken up the matter with the ECI,”

HindustanTimes Thursday, January 21, 2021 4:13:00 PM EAT

Partha Chatterjee said : “Today, we met the ECI officials and briefed them about shocking reports of how BSF jawans are threatening the villagers on the bordering areas. We came to know that they are threatening the villagers to vote for a particular party claiming that the state government can’t do anything as bordering areas will be manned by them,”

news18 Thursday, January 21, 2021 12:35:00 PM EAT

Partha Chatterjee said : "it is an organisational matter. Why should we discuss this with the media"

timesofindia Sunday, January 17, 2021 2:40:00 PM EAT

Partha Chatterjee said : "it is an organisational matter. Why should we discuss this with the media"

outlookindia Sunday, January 17, 2021 2:22:00 PM EAT

Partha Chatterjee said : "it is an organisational matter. Why should we discuss this with the media"

Hindu Sunday, January 17, 2021 2:07:00 PM EAT

Partha Chatterjee said : “Unemployment has significantly decreased in Bengal as compared to the rest of the country. The Swasthya Sathi [health] scheme has also been a historic success. The entire world has taken note of the scheme,”

expressindia Saturday, January 9, 2021 2:19:00 AM EAT

Partha Chatterjee said : “If our party has decided to appoint him as a strategist, where is the harm in that?”

expressindia Saturday, January 9, 2021 2:19:00 AM EAT

Partha Chatterjee said : "We don't want to comment on such remarks. This reflects BJP's mindset. The people of the state will give them a befitting reply"

timesofindia Wednesday, December 23, 2020 9:15:00 PM EAT

Partha Chatterjee said : “Shah heard his song but did not listen to his maan ki baat. Only Mamata Banerjee is concerned about the people of Bengal,”

HindustanTimes Wednesday, December 23, 2020 7:36:00 PM EAT

Partha Chatterjee said : "We have accepted the recommendations of the West Bengal Board of Secondary Education and the West Bengal Council of Higher Education Education on holding the exams on later dates in view of the pandemic situation," "If the situation changes, the board and council will take decisions accordingly,"

outlookindia Wednesday, December 23, 2020 3:37:00 PM EAT

Partha Chatterjee said : “We have accepted the recommendations of the West Bengal Board of Secondary Education and the West Bengal Council of Higher Education Education on holding the exams on later dates in view of the situation,” “If the situation changes, the board and council will take decisions accordingly,”

expressindia Wednesday, December 23, 2020 3:06:00 PM EAT

Partha Chatterjee said : "We have accepted the recommendations of the West Bengal Board of Secondary Education and the West Bengal Council of Higher Education Education on holding the exams on later dates in view of the situation," "If the situation changes, the board and council will take decisions accordingly,"

economictimes Wednesday, December 23, 2020 3:06:00 PM EAT

Partha Chatterjee said : “We have accepted the recommendations of the West Bengal Board of Secondary Education and the West Bengal Council of Higher Education Education on holding the exams on later dates in view of the pandemic situation,” “If the situation changes, the board and council will take decisions accordingly,”

dnaindia Wednesday, December 23, 2020 2:35:00 PM EAT

Partha Chatterjee said : “The West Bengal Council of Higher Secondary Education and the West Bengal Board of Secondary Education have both informed us that they want to hold the final examinations in June next year. We have asked them to decide the schedules of the examinations and announce accordingly,”

HindustanTimes Wednesday, December 23, 2020 2:13:00 PM EAT

Partha Chatterjee said : "We have accepted the recommendations of the West Bengal Board of Secondary Education and the West Bengal Council of Higher Education Education on holding the exams on later dates in view of the pandemic situation," "If the situation changes, the board and council will take decisions accordingly,"

newindianexpress Wednesday, December 23, 2020 2:02:00 PM EAT

Partha Chatterjee said : "We said that this type of language challenges the right and authority of EC,"

news18 Thursday, December 17, 2020 9:37:00 PM EAT

Partha Chatterjee said : “The TMC, after coming to power in 2011, has raised allocation for the education sector to ₹37,069 crore from ₹13,872 crore,”

thehindu Thursday, December 10, 2020 4:37:00 PM EAT

Partha Chatterjee said : “The party will start ‘Bongodhhoni yatra ’ from tomorrow. We will campaign on the basis of our development work in all 294 assembly constituencies. Around 950 teams of our party will travel more than 2.5 lakh km across the state and will spread the word on what our government did in these 9 years,”

expressindia Thursday, December 10, 2020 2:52:00 PM EAT

Partha Chatterjee said : “I was surprised beyond limits when I heard about the attack on the club. This is really alarming and I have asked police to identify and nab the miscreants at the earliest,”

timesofindia Monday, December 7, 2020 5:05:00 AM EAT

Partha Chatterjee said : "Our decision remains the same. No plan to change that," "If any decision has to be taken, it can be only done by the chief minister"

newindianexpress Friday, December 4, 2020 8:39:00 AM EAT

Partha Chatterjee said : “There are no plans to start physical classes in colleges and universities. Syllabus provided will be shortened. More focus will be given on online classes. We are even thinking of taking 1st-semester exams online,”

HindustanTimes Monday, November 30, 2020 10:40:00 AM EAT

Partha Chatterjee said : "Classes will continue to be held online. The higher education department is of the view, after elicting the opinion of VCs, that classes cannot take place on the campuses in the present situation as the pandemic is still continuing,"

newindianexpress Sunday, November 29, 2020 5:51:00 PM EAT

Partha Chatterjee said ( about Mamata Banerjee ) : “Elections seem to have nudged them out of slumber. For the last two-and-a-half years, the Mamata Banerjee-led government had been fighting against time to get the bridge ready. Even during lockdown, not a day was wasted. Why did they not help with the permissions?”

timesofindia Friday, November 27, 2020 10:37:00 AM EAT

Partha Chatterjee asked ( about Mamata Banerjee ) : “Where were they when Majerhat bridge collapsed? They are trying to disturb the development projects of Mamata Banerjee. Instead of protesting outside the Railway office, what made them protest near Majerhat bridge when the delay was caused by Railways,”

expressindia Friday, November 27, 2020 2:05:00 AM EAT

Partha Chatterjee said : “We have been receiving requests for this from parents, students, and various teachers’ cells. Our West Bengal Board of Secondary Education , West Bengal Council of Higher Secondary Education, and our expert committee have made some recommendations. Based on that we have decided to reduce the syllabus of secondary and higher secondary levels. 30-35 per cent syllabus will be reduced,”

expressindia Thursday, November 26, 2020 9:57:00 AM EAT

Partha Chatterjee said : “Have you ever seen an educated person making such comments against a woman? People like these are a disgrace to society and Bengali culture,”

expressindia Thursday, November 26, 2020 12:28:00 AM EAT

Partha Chatterjee said ( about error ) : “We have urged the ECI to prepare an error-free electoral roll and ensure that all electors are able to cast their votes in a hassle-free manner despite the pandemic. The migrant workers who have returned or want to return shouldn’t be left out,”

HindustanTimes Monday, November 9, 2020 5:20:00 PM EAT

Partha Chatterjee said : “We will also keep in mind the health concerns of the students,”

timesofindia Tuesday, November 3, 2020 11:20:00 AM EAT

Partha Chatterjee added ( about Commission ) : “I have never come across a Governor who enjoys staying in the limelight so much. Before speaking about Bengal, he must first look at the law-and-order situation in Uttar Pradesh and talk about it. He is demeaning the Governor’s chair by playing a political role. He is saying that the police are playing a political role in the state. But is he not doing the same? He has no say in the conduct of an election. The Constitution only allows the Election Commission to hold elections. I don’t know why he is so worried but we are definitely worried by his attitude,”

expressindia Friday, October 30, 2020 4:50:00 AM EAT

Partha Chatterjee told : "A teacher won't have to approach the school where he/she is working for a No Objection Certificate while applying for a mutual transfer via this portal,"

newindianexpress Wednesday, October 7, 2020 6:34:00 PM EAT

Partha Chatterjee told ( about Milad un Nabi ) : “It has been decided that the new academic year will begin in December. Till November there are several festivals. After Durga Puja in October, there is Kali Puja, Diwali, Bhai Dooj, Chhat Puja and Milad un-Nabi. So there is no point starting the academic year from November and then observe so many holidays on account of these festivals. Therefore, it is ideal to commence the new academic year from December,”

expressindia Monday, September 28, 2020 1:19:00 AM EAT

Partha Chatterjee said : “The syllabus committee is holding discussions. Once they come up with some concrete suggestions it would be placed before the chief minister. She will take the final call. We will ensure that students are not affected in anyways,”

HindustanTimes Thursday, September 24, 2020 9:26:00 AM EAT

Partha Chatterjee said : "Durga puja is the biggest festival in Bengal. It is a national festival. How can they fix the date on the day of puja? We voice our objection. We will write to the NTA to change the schedule that clash with the Puja,"

expressindia Monday, September 21, 2020 11:33:00 AM EAT

Partha Chatterjee said : “There is no restriction on performing Tarpan ritual.The BJP is spreading canards and trying to communalize the issue which they are very good at,”

news18 Wednesday, September 16, 2020 11:32:00 PM EAT

Partha Chatterjee said : "The BJP leaders both in Delhi and in Kolkata should stop peddling lies and misinformation against the state government. They are lecturing us on how to tackle the Covid situation. I would like to know what their record is ... The saffron party is just hungry for votes, even as the state is battling a pandemic,"

timesofindia Thursday, September 10, 2020 8:22:00 PM EAT

Partha Chatterjee said : “The National Education Policy 2020 is against the federal structure, and undermines role of states,”

india Monday, September 7, 2020 2:58:00 PM EAT

Partha Chatterjee said : "For NEET aspirants, the option of appearing for the examination in Bangla and other regional languages is already there. For JEE, they (NTA) told us that from 2021 the option of Bangla as a language will be included. This year, the option is not there for JEE aspirants,"

news18 Thursday, August 27, 2020 7:09:00 PM EAT

Partha Chatterjee said : “Today, Krishanu Mitra is joining our party. We welcome him to the TMC family,”

expressindia Tuesday, August 18, 2020 5:33:00 AM EAT

Partha Chatterjee added : “Besides, there are various teachers’ organisations in our state. We are seeking their opinion as well… They can send their opinion via email by August 15,”

expressindia Tuesday, August 4, 2020 8:31:00 AM EAT

Partha Chatterjee added : “The state government was not consulted… We would have registered our reservations. But no one from Bengal was included in the committee that formulated the NEP,”

expressindia Tuesday, August 4, 2020 8:31:00 AM EAT

Partha Chatterjee said : “I wonder how come they (Centre) thought of enforcing it without any discussion in Parliament and with the State government. This is unilateral,”

Hindu Saturday, August 1, 2020 4:33:00 PM EAT

Partha Chatterjee said : “I have spoken to the Behala police station officer-in-charge and the brother of the deceased. If the councillor has not responded to the family’s calls, then that person has not done the right thing. I, being the MLA, have certain responsibilities and will do whatever is needed. I am personally looking into this,”

expressindia Tuesday, July 28, 2020 9:58:00 AM EAT

Partha Chatterjee said : "I have spoken to the Behala police station officer- in-charge and the brother of the deceased. If the councillor has not responded to calls then that wasn't the right thing to do. I, being the MLA, have certain responsibilities and will do whatever is needed. I am personally overseeing things,"

newindianexpress Monday, July 27, 2020 7:32:00 PM EAT

Partha Chatterjee said : “we are thinking of approaching the alumni of different higher educational institutions for coming to the help of students in whatever way they can”

HindustanTimes Thursday, July 16, 2020 12:53:00 PM EAT

Partha Chatterjee said : “For us, the safety and well-being of students is top priority. We were making arrangements to hold the remaining exams on July 2, 6 and 8. But we are left with no option as the virus is spreading,”

HindustanTimes Friday, June 26, 2020 6:14:00 PM EAT

Partha Chatterjee said ( about Chief Minister ) : "The Chief Minister's Office, HS council president and I have been getting thousands of distress calls from the candidates for the past one week or so about the fate of the remaining exams. I hope they will be free from anxiety now,"

newindianexpress Friday, June 26, 2020 5:43:00 PM EAT

Partha Chatterjee said : “All schools and colleges in the state to remain closed till July 31,”

india Tuesday, June 23, 2020 3:21:00 PM EAT

Partha Chatterjee said ( about Mamata Banerjee ) : “When our state is faced with the twin crisis of Covid-19 and Amphan, Mamata Banerjee is standing with the people. After the devastation of Amphan roads are being built, houses are being rebuilt. But what did we see? Only Rs 1,000 crore from the Centre. This is when the loss incurred post Amphan devastation is over Rs 1-lakh crore and the state government has already spent over Rs 6,500 crore for relief and reconstruction,”

expressindia Friday, June 12, 2020 5:26:00 AM EAT

Partha Chatterjee said : “The book was not recommended by the government. The school’s teachers had selected it as a reference book. Two teachers have already been suspended,”

HindustanTimes Thursday, June 11, 2020 10:28:00 PM EAT

Partha Chatterjee said ( about Mamata Banerjee ) : “Yesterday, our party chief Mamata Banerjee ordered us to campaign against the canards being spread by BJP,”

expressindia Sunday, June 7, 2020 4:31:00 AM EAT

Partha Chatterjee said : “Mamata Banerjee is the only Chief Minister who hit the streets to fight against . Despite this, the BJP is continuously maligning our government and circulating fake news on social media platforms. So, we have decided to counter this campaign. We will also strengthen our social media wing to counter BJP’s false propaganda,”

expressindia Sunday, June 7, 2020 4:31:00 AM EAT

Partha Chatterjee said : “This is very unfortunate. We sent him our choice but he appointed a person, not on the list. He always wanted to appoint the people loyal to the BJP. This is not done. We will not accept him in that position ... The Governor should have remembered that the government pays salaries in all the universities,”

HindustanTimes Wednesday, June 3, 2020 9:04:00 AM EAT

Partha Chatterjee said : “The governor is intimidating V-Cs, threatening institutional heads with punitive measures to make them follow his orders. Such mastaan-marka kathabarta does not behove the governor. The governor’s post is an honourable post,”

timesofindia Wednesday, June 3, 2020 6:05:00 AM EAT

Partha Chatterjee told : “I have never heard in my career before that a Governor is issuing an appointment letter. It is completely undemocratic and unconstitutional. He is misusing his position as the Governor of the state. We will not accept it. Moreover we heard from vice-chancellors that the Governor is threatening them over the phone. Things such as ‘you will be suspended’ and ‘you will be finished’ are being said to vice-chancellors… It is hurtful to come across mastan-like [thug-like] statements from him,”

expressindia Wednesday, June 3, 2020 4:20:00 AM EAT

Partha Chatterjee said : “This is very unfortunate. We sent him our choice, but he appointed a person not on the list. He always wanted to appoint people loyal to the BJP. This is not done. We will not accept him in that position. The governor should have remembered that the government pays his salaries,”

HindustanTimes Tuesday, June 2, 2020 8:26:00 PM EAT

Partha Chatterjee said : “This is very unfortunate. We sent him our choice, but he appointed a person not on the list. He always wanted to appoint people loyal to BJP. This is not done. We will not accept him in that position,”

expressindia Tuesday, June 2, 2020 10:56:00 AM EAT

Partha Chatterjee said ( about Manish Jain ) : “Education secretary Manish Jain will seek financial assistance from the Centre for the loss incurred by the education institutes during Amphan,”

timesofindia Monday, June 1, 2020 12:27:00 PM EAT

Partha Chatterjee said : “The varsities will also decide the date of holding final year semester exams and apprise the Higher Education Department accordingly,”

Hindu Saturday, May 30, 2020 9:30:00 AM EAT

Partha Chatterjee added : “We have also requested the VC council to provide us with a draft guideline of the choice based credit system, which will be implemented uniformly by the education department,”

timesofindia Saturday, May 30, 2020 6:47:00 AM EAT

Partha Chatterjee said : “If a state-run school and a private school are situated in the same locality, the same yardstick should be applied to both, as students of the same locality will face similar situation,”

HindustanTimes Friday, May 29, 2020 7:01:00 AM EAT

Partha Chatterjee informed : “The damages to educational institutions, including colleges, due to cyclone Amphan has been pegged at Rs 700 crore in our preliminary report, and the education department will soon submit a report to the state government for assistance,”

expressindia Thursday, May 28, 2020 1:51:00 PM EAT

Partha Chatterjee said : “I have held a meeting with the president of the West Bengal Higher Secondary Council, Mohua Das. We have decided to utilize colleges, if necessary, which shall be converted into HS examination centres,”

timesofindia Thursday, May 28, 2020 5:02:00 AM EAT

Partha Chatterjee said : “As the CM has already appealed, we request the corporate organizations to repair the school buildings, as well as other education institutes, through the CSR projects as they had earlier proposed,”

timesofindia Thursday, May 28, 2020 5:02:00 AM EAT

Partha Chatterjee added : “They have decided amongst themselves and will be allowed to continue according to their individual plans,”

timesofindia Thursday, May 28, 2020 5:02:00 AM EAT

Partha Chatterjee said : “To make up for the prolonged disruption in classes, we will ask teachers to ensure taking classes at home if they live in the same locality,”

timesofindia Thursday, May 28, 2020 5:02:00 AM EAT

Partha Chatterjee said : “We will work out the modalities in this regard very soon,”

HindustanTimes Wednesday, May 27, 2020 5:02:00 PM EAT

Partha Chatterjee said : “this would translate to about 28% increase in person-day that can be supported this year,”

financialexpress Sunday, May 17, 2020 1:20:00 PM EAT

Partha Chatterjee said : “It is not going to happen soon. Also, details about the PPP modalities was not elaborated today and needs to be looked at,”

expressindia Friday, May 15, 2020 4:57:00 AM EAT

Partha Chatterjee alleged ( about Our Party ) : “Our party has been raising the issue right from the beginning, sought closure of Parliament sessions at the beginning of March and our chief minister kept demanding that the railways and international flights be stopped. They did not heed and let the virus spread. And when they finally acted, they did not allow lakhs of migrant workers the slightest time to return home. This is nothing but miserable planning,”

HindustanTimes Wednesday, May 6, 2020 7:39:00 PM EAT

Partha Chatterjee added ( about Donald Trump ) : “They were busy with Madhya Pradesh. They were busy with the Gujarat tour of US President Donald Trump,”

expressindia Wednesday, May 6, 2020 12:42:00 PM EAT

Partha Chatterjee said : "Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee had asked for suspension of international and domestic flights and trains but the Centre didn't pay any attention to it at that time. This callous approach is one of the main reasons behind the spike in the number of cases in the state,"

timesofindia Tuesday, May 5, 2020 9:12:00 PM EAT

Partha Chatterjee said : "They (BJP) will get exposed whenever they try such tricks,"

business-standard Tuesday, May 5, 2020 1:17:00 AM EAT

Partha Chatterjee said : "We have reached out to every student in need of help and solved their problems in real time. Our resolve has triumphed over West Bengal BJP's sinister attempts at stoking controversy,"

timesofindia Friday, May 1, 2020 9:28:00 PM EAT

Partha Chatterjee said : "We have reached out to every student in need of help and solved their problems in real time. Our resolve has triumphed over West Bengal BJP's sinister attempts at stoking controversy,"

business-standard Friday, May 1, 2020 5:39:00 PM EAT

Partha Chatterjee said : “I am clearly stating the state universities will take their decisions in the interest of students based on the discussion with the higher education department in light of the present situation,”

HindustanTimes Monday, April 27, 2020 7:15:00 AM EAT

Partha Chatterjee urged : “a section of the media not to publish any news which will create confusion among students”

HindustanTimes Monday, April 27, 2020 7:15:00 AM EAT

Partha Chatterjee urged : "a section of the media not to publish any news which will create confusion among students"

news18 Sunday, April 26, 2020 2:02:00 PM EAT

Partha Chatterjee said : "The government has taken a strong view in this matter. We hope the private schools will act accordingly, keeping in mind the government's stand on this issue. We hope they will refrain from exerting mental pressure on the guardians,"

business-standard Friday, April 24, 2020 4:23:00 PM EAT

Partha Chatterjee alleged : "We have to first check whether the video is true or fake, as we all know that the BJP specialises in spreading fake videos,"

timesofindia Wednesday, April 22, 2020 7:34:00 PM EAT

Partha Chatterjee alleged : "We have to first check whether the video is true or fake, as we all know that the BJP specialises in spreading fake videos,"

news18 Wednesday, April 22, 2020 1:49:00 PM EAT

Partha Chatterjee alleged : “We have to first check whether the video is true or fake, as we all know that the BJP specialises in spreading fake videos,”

expressindia Wednesday, April 22, 2020 1:24:00 PM EAT

Partha Chatterjee said : “The Education Department and I have personally received a number of complaints from several guardians that a section of private schools have increased tuition fees despite the hardship faced by people during this unprecedented crisis. I, hereby, urge these schools to roll back any such decision for the greater interest of students. I also request the schools to take a humane approach in case of those students who are unable to pay their monthly fees,”

expressindia Friday, April 10, 2020 6:17:00 AM EAT

Partha Chatterjee said : "The department is passing on instruction to the schools (state-run and state-aided) to fully enforce the 'no detention' policy in all institutions for those studying up to the eighth standard, in view of the present situation,"

business-standard Thursday, April 2, 2020 3:59:00 PM EAT

Partha Chatterjee said : “The department is passing on instruction to the schools (state-run and state-aided) to fully enforce the ‘no detention’ policy in all institutions for those studying up to the eighth standard, in view of the present situation,”

expressindia Thursday, April 2, 2020 2:45:00 PM EAT

Partha Chatterjee said : “The department is passing on instruction to the schools (state-run and state-aided) to fully enforce the ‘no detention’ policy in all institutions for those studying up to the eighth standard, in view of the present situation,”

HindustanTimes Thursday, April 2, 2020 2:27:00 PM EAT

Partha Chatterjee said : “It is a decisive decision – a difficult one, but probably the right one,”

thehimalayantimes Wednesday, March 25, 2020 4:38:00 PM EAT

Partha Chatterjee said : “It is a decisive decision a difficult one, but probably the right one,”

gulf-times Wednesday, March 25, 2020 3:37:00 AM EAT

Partha Chatterjee said : “The decision was taken in the wake of the ongoing crisis and the immediate need to prohibit movement. The pandemic may flare up with the number of affected persons multiplying in no time,”

timesofindia Sunday, March 22, 2020 5:29:00 AM EAT

Partha Chatterjee said : "Coronavirus has been declared as pandemic. We should now keep aside political differences and fight unitedly,"

business-standard Tuesday, March 17, 2020 4:31:00 PM EAT

Partha Chatterjee said : "We are monitoring the affordability of fees and quality of education in all institutions - both private and state-run,"

business-standard Monday, March 16, 2020 10:01:00 PM EAT

Partha Chatterjee said : “There is a meeting tomorrow and the state election commission will take a decision in this regard after discussing the matter with all the parties. We have already discussed the matter within our party. We have also heard others urging that the election be postponed. It is no doubt an unprecedented situation. Let us see what happens tomorrow,”

expressindia Monday, March 16, 2020 1:00:00 AM EAT

Partha Chatterjee said ( about Mamata Banerjee ) : "Congress in the state is not even saying ten words against the BJP. But it saying hundred words against Mamata Banerjee and Trinamool,"

business-standard Thursday, March 12, 2020 9:09:00 AM EAT

Partha Chatterjee said ( about Dilip Ghosh ) : "Everyday, Dilip babu is becoming a laughing stock. He must realise that he is the state president and MP of a political party,"

newindianexpress Wednesday, March 11, 2020 6:47:00 AM EAT

Partha Chatterjee said ( about Dilip Ghosh ) : “Everyday, Dilip babu is becoming a laughing stock. He must realise that he is the state president and MP of a political party,”

HindustanTimes Wednesday, March 11, 2020 6:04:00 AM EAT

Partha Chatterjee said ( about Dilip Ghosh ) : "Everyday, Dilip babu is becoming a laughing stock. He must realise that he is the state president and MP of a political party,"

news18 Tuesday, March 10, 2020 8:55:00 PM EAT

Partha Chatterjee said : “We condemn such acts. Strong action is being taken by the authorities. However, we should also have a conversation with the students. In this world of strong presence of social media, students should be offered proper counselling”

news-yahoo-in Monday, March 9, 2020 10:48:00 AM EAT

Partha Chatterjee said : “He had come to Kolkata earlier as BJP president. He is the Union home minister now. I believe he will hold the rally abiding by the rules and protocol for holding the programme,”

timesofindia Saturday, February 22, 2020 4:36:00 AM EAT

Partha Chatterjee said : “The strongest possible action will be taken against students, who will break rules. This will not limit to disallowing them for the particular paper”

timesofindia Friday, February 21, 2020 5:41:00 AM EAT

Partha Chatterjee said : “It is not possible for us to check the condition of each school pool car but we will shortly ask every school authority to see the pool cars abide by safety parametres like updated CF (comprehensive fitness) certificate and insurance. If any school is found wanting we will take action against them,”

expressindia Sunday, February 16, 2020 2:35:00 PM EAT

Partha Chatterjee said : “Is this how a party leader should speak? People are the best judge. But I believe that the BJP leader is deliberately targeting a particular community for narrow political ends,”

timesofindia Sunday, February 16, 2020 1:45:00 AM EAT

Partha Chatterjee said : "It is not possible for us to check the condition of each school pool car but we will shortly ask every school authority to see the pool cars abide by safety parametres like updated CF (comprehensive fitness) certificate and insurance. If any school is found wanting we will take action against them,"

business-standard Saturday, February 15, 2020 8:17:00 PM EAT

Partha Chatterjee said : “He should stop cribbing like this every day”

HindustanTimes Thursday, February 13, 2020 12:56:00 PM EAT

Partha Chatterjee said : "Whatever he has to do he can do, whatever we have to do, we will do it. The governor should not start behaving like a commentator"

business-standard Wednesday, February 5, 2020 9:31:00 PM EAT

Partha Chatterjee said : “We are always in favour of being lenient in dealing with student agitations. But students also need to understand that gheroaing the authorities at the drop of a hat is not the way to go about pressing for their demands,”

HindustanTimes Wednesday, February 5, 2020 11:41:00 AM EAT

Partha Chatterjee said : “Please see how safe women are in BJP-ruled states. They don’t have any task in hand. They have won by a fluke,”

HindustanTimes Tuesday, February 4, 2020 9:36:00 PM EAT

Partha Chatterjee told : "Yes, I had gone to meet the governor and apprised him of several issues and spoke to him on various matters. But I won't discuss it with the media. I also informed him about the state Budget session,"

business-standard Sunday, February 2, 2020 5:30:00 PM EAT

Partha Chatterjee told : "Yes, I had gone to meet the governor and apprised him of several issues and spoke to him on various matters. But I won't discuss it with the media. I also informed him about the state Budget session,"

nampa Sunday, February 2, 2020 3:30:00 PM EAT

Partha Chatterjee alleged : “This is the same police officer who had brought peace in Bhatpara area (last year). I think the governor has a problem with the fact that Verma brought the situation in control in Bhatpara, where the BJP wanted to create trouble,”

expressindia Thursday, January 30, 2020 9:13:00 PM EAT

Partha Chatterjee alleged : "This is the same police officer who had brought peace in Bhatpara area (last year). I think the governor has a problem with the fact that Verma brought the situation in control in Bhatpara, where the BJP wanted to create trouble,"

news18 Thursday, January 30, 2020 8:57:00 PM EAT

Partha Chatterjee said : “The students’ protest at the convocation was also against a policy,”

expressindia Thursday, January 30, 2020 5:10:00 AM EAT

Partha Chatterjee said ( about Chief Minister ) : “The fact of the matter is that he is tweeting the message of Centre, but he has been brought here for the good of the State. Every day, he is making barbed attacks and then inviting the Chief Minister for a cup of a tea,”

thehindu Thursday, January 30, 2020 1:12:00 AM EAT

Partha Chatterjee said : “for the first time in the citizenship laws of the country, religion is introduced”

Hindu Thursday, January 30, 2020 1:03:00 AM EAT

Partha Chatterjee said : "The students' protest at the convocation was also against a policy,"

business-standard Wednesday, January 29, 2020 7:05:00 PM EAT

Partha Chatterjee said : "We hope he will maintain decorum of the chair he is occupying," "I personally feel that any chair — which comes as a hurdle before the development of any states — should not be there"

news18 Wednesday, January 29, 2020 5:18:00 PM EAT

Partha Chatterjee said : “Maintaining the sanctity of a chair is the responsibility of the person occupying it,”

HindustanTimes Tuesday, January 28, 2020 9:38:00 PM EAT

Partha Chatterjee said : “She will address three rallies in Nadia and North 24-Parganas. The dates and locations will be announced later,”

HindustanTimes Saturday, January 25, 2020 2:29:00 PM EAT

Partha Chatterjee said : “The CM will address public meetings at Bangaon, Kalyani and Ranaghat. The dates will be fixed later,”

news-yahoo-in Saturday, January 25, 2020 7:09:00 AM EAT

Partha Chatterjee said : "We had submitted the resolution to the Speaker on January 20. It will be placed in the Assembly on January 27,"

mid-day Thursday, January 23, 2020 5:05:00 AM EAT

Partha Chatterjee said : "We have submitted a resolution to the speaker on January 20 regarding it. The resolution against CAA will be placed in the state assembly on January 27. Our government in principle is opposed to CAA,"

newindianexpress Wednesday, January 22, 2020 11:11:00 AM EAT

Partha Chatterjee said : "the government and the party will fight it out on the streets and then take a call, if needed, whether to move a court or not"

newindianexpress Wednesday, January 22, 2020 11:11:00 AM EAT

Partha Chatterjee said : "We have submitted a resolution to the speaker on Janauary 20 regarding it. The resolution against CAA will be placed in the state assembly on January 27. Our government in principle is opposed to CAA,"

business-standard Tuesday, January 21, 2020 7:41:00 PM EAT

Partha Chatterjee said : "the government and the party will fight it out on the streets and then take a call, if needed, whether to move a court or not"

business-standard Tuesday, January 21, 2020 7:41:00 PM EAT

Partha Chatterjee told ( about Bengal Assembly ) : "A special session of West Bengal Assembly will be held on January 27 at 2 pm to discuss and pass a resolution against CAA. We urge all parties to support the resolution,"

business-standard Tuesday, January 21, 2020 7:41:00 PM EAT

Partha Chatterjee said : "We had submitted the resolution to the Speaker on January 20. It will be placed in the assembly on January 27,"

business-standard Tuesday, January 21, 2020 4:52:00 PM EAT

Partha Chatterjee said : "We had submitted the resolution to the Speaker on January 20. It will be placed in the assembly on January 27,"

timesofindia Tuesday, January 21, 2020 3:41:00 PM EAT

Partha Chatterjee said ( about Mamata Banerjee ) : “They (BJP leaders) are in a fight among themselves to outdo each other. The more they speak, it is better for us, people will get to know them better. They are teaching us Hinduism as if we need to learn from them. CM Mamata Banerjee has always stood up for people’s rights. In doing so, she has never for once thought about their religion, caste and creed. It is for people’s right she is fighting again. They may try to do politics with religion, but they will never succeed in Bengal. Their fight is about exclusivity, ours is about inclusivity”

timesofindia Monday, January 20, 2020 2:09:00 PM EAT

Partha Chatterjee asked : "Is it not unconstitutional (on the part of governor) to bring a third person to official functions?... Did you ever ask the Hon'ble Governor whether Mr Dhankhar thinks he is on a PR exercise with his wife?"

business-standard Saturday, January 18, 2020 9:25:00 PM EAT

Partha Chatterjee asked : "Is it not unconstitutional (on the part of governor) to bring a third person to official functions?... Did you ever ask the Hon'ble Governor whether Mr Dhankhar thinks he is on a PR exercise with his wife?"

news18 Saturday, January 18, 2020 8:37:00 PM EAT

Partha Chatterjee said : “Bagdi is our member and he leads our activities at Visva-Bharati”

timesofindia Friday, January 17, 2020 1:23:00 PM EAT

Partha Chatterjee said : “The final decision would be taken by the varsity as it is an autonomous body,”

HindustanTimes Friday, January 17, 2020 1:44:00 AM EAT

Partha Chatterjee said : “Bagdi is our member and he leads our activities at Visva-Bharati”

timesofindia Friday, January 17, 2020 12:42:00 AM EAT

Partha Chatterjee said : "I have come to know about it (semester examination scheduled on January 30) from various students' bodies including the Trinamool Chhatra Parishad and have instructed the universities concerned to postpone it,"

business-standard Saturday, January 11, 2020 1:50:00 PM EAT

Partha Chatterjee said : "I was surprised. It seems the authorities concerned are lacking practical sense,"

business-standard Saturday, January 11, 2020 1:50:00 PM EAT

Partha Chatterjee said : “BJP is an uncivilised party. They do not have any respect even for the Supreme Court. Nobody can reveal the name of a rape victim,”

HindustanTimes Friday, January 10, 2020 9:00:00 PM EAT

Partha Chatterjee said : “They have no value and are trying to spread confusion,”

expressindia Thursday, January 9, 2020 3:26:00 AM EAT

Partha Chatterjee promised : "a departmental inquiry, while Malda SP Alok Rajoria said his department was still to verify whether the video was genuine or fake. Closer to Kolkata, North 24-Parganas witnessed flashes of violence that included an alleged attempt to set off bombs planted on a rail track. Four crude bombs were spotted and removed from a track near Hridaypur station on the Sealdah-Bongaon section moments before a packed local train was to pass by around 7.30am. Government Railway Police recovered more "

timesofindia Thursday, January 9, 2020 12:50:00 AM EAT

Partha Chatterjee said : “Since the teacher has a child and a senior citizen at home, she immediately went for testing. Unfortunately, the report turned out to be positive. When she sent us the message, we contacted the school education department. All measures have been put in place and our classes have been suspended till further orders from Tuesday,”

timesofindia Thursday, February 25, 2021 10:30:00 AM EAT

Partha Chatterjee said : “If someone has been arrested with drugs then law will take its own course. Let the police investigate and the truth will come out”

HindustanTimes Saturday, February 20, 2021 10:46:00 PM EAT

Partha Chatterjee said : “Any death is unfortunate. The Left is desperate to get back the public support they have lost,”

timesofindia Tuesday, February 16, 2021 4:51:00 AM EAT

Partha Chatterjee said : "Bengal is being ignored and punished, people will give them a befitting reply,"

news18 Sunday, February 14, 2021 3:49:00 PM EAT

Partha Chatterjee added ( about Mamata Banerjee ) : “We also want to conduct a survey on the gross enrolment after massive expansion in the education sector, brought about after Mamata Banerjee came to power. It is important to assess the performance till now,”

timesofindia Thursday, February 4, 2021 6:39:00 AM EAT

Partha Chatterjee said : “The vice-chancellors are also against reopening of hostels,”

Hindu Thursday, February 4, 2021 12:28:00 AM EAT

Partha Chatterjee said ( about Our Party ) : “Our party does not subscribe to such slogans. We do not support these,”

HindustanTimes Wednesday, February 3, 2021 9:21:00 PM EAT

Partha Chatterjee said : “I have an important meeting with vice-chancellors on Wednesday over reopening of colleges and universities. We will wait for their collective advice and then, take a decision. Colleges are already functioning. The first semester online classes are going on, offices are open. But whatever will be done will be in strict adherence to health protocols. Sanitisation and other steps have to be carried out,”

timesofindia Wednesday, February 3, 2021 5:39:00 AM EAT

Partha Chatterjee said ( about Jana Gana Mana ) : “Shockingly when they should have sung Jana-Gana-Mangaldayak-Jaya-Hey, they repeated Jana-Gana-Mana-Adhinayaka-Jaya-Hey. For all their patriotism, only BJP can insult national anthem”

timesofindia Monday, February 1, 2021 6:19:00 AM EAT

Partha Chatterjee said : "They wanted to bring the same resolution under Rule 185. What is the point of bringing two resolutions on the same issue under two different rules? When the government has submitted a resolution, it is expected that it will be accepted,"

business-standard Monday, January 25, 2021 10:35:00 PM EAT

Partha Chatterjee said : "They wanted to bring the same resolution under Rule 185. What is the point of bringing two resolutions on the same issue under two different rules? When the government has submitted a resolution, it is expected that it will be accepted,"

outlookindia Monday, January 25, 2021 8:01:00 PM EAT

Partha Chatterjee said : "They wanted to bring the same resolution under Rule 185. What is the point of bringing two resolutions on the same issue under two different rules? When the government has submitted a resolution, it is expected that it will be accepted,"

news18 Monday, January 25, 2021 6:59:00 PM EAT

Partha Chatterjee said : “This will have no impact on the TMC. The party is like an ocean. There will be no effect if you draw two or three drops from it. If one or two leaves fall from a banyan tree, new leaves start growing”

expressindia Saturday, January 23, 2021 3:17:00 AM EAT

Partha Chatterjee said : “If one wants to work then there are a lot of opportunities in the TMC. Only those who are leaving can explain why they are doing it. I do not think there are organizational problems in Howrah district. The TMC district unit has been revamped and many young people have been inducted,”

HindustanTimes Friday, January 22, 2021 12:58:00 PM EAT

Partha Chatterjee said ( about Commission ) : “This is a serious allegation and we want the Election Commission to look into it,”

economictimes Friday, January 22, 2021 7:00:00 AM EAT

Partha Chatterjee said : “BSF personnel are going to border villages and threatening villagers to vote for a particular political party. Villagers are being told that the state administration won’t be able to help them and that they would be left at the mercy of BSF. We have taken up the matter with the ECI,”

HindustanTimes Thursday, January 21, 2021 9:49:00 PM EAT

Partha Chatterjee said ( about Commission ) : “This is a serious allegation and we want to the Election Commission to look into it,”

Hindu Thursday, January 21, 2021 5:44:00 PM EAT

Partha Chatterjee said : “BSF personnel are going to bordering villages and threatening villagers to vote for a particular political party. Villagers are being told that the state administration won’t be able to help them and that they would be left at the mercy of the BSF. We have taken up the matter with the ECI,”

HindustanTimes Thursday, January 21, 2021 4:13:00 PM EAT

Partha Chatterjee said : “Today, we met the ECI officials and briefed them about shocking reports of how BSF jawans are threatening the villagers on the bordering areas. We came to know that they are threatening the villagers to vote for a particular party claiming that the state government can’t do anything as bordering areas will be manned by them,”

news18 Thursday, January 21, 2021 12:35:00 PM EAT

Partha Chatterjee said : "it is an organisational matter. Why should we discuss this with the media"

timesofindia Sunday, January 17, 2021 2:40:00 PM EAT

Partha Chatterjee said : "it is an organisational matter. Why should we discuss this with the media"

outlookindia Sunday, January 17, 2021 2:22:00 PM EAT

Partha Chatterjee said : "it is an organisational matter. Why should we discuss this with the media"

Hindu Sunday, January 17, 2021 2:07:00 PM EAT

Partha Chatterjee said : “Unemployment has significantly decreased in Bengal as compared to the rest of the country. The Swasthya Sathi [health] scheme has also been a historic success. The entire world has taken note of the scheme,”

expressindia Saturday, January 9, 2021 2:19:00 AM EAT

Partha Chatterjee said : “If our party has decided to appoint him as a strategist, where is the harm in that?”

expressindia Saturday, January 9, 2021 2:19:00 AM EAT

Partha Chatterjee said : "We don't want to comment on such remarks. This reflects BJP's mindset. The people of the state will give them a befitting reply"

timesofindia Wednesday, December 23, 2020 9:15:00 PM EAT

Partha Chatterjee said : “Shah heard his song but did not listen to his maan ki baat. Only Mamata Banerjee is concerned about the people of Bengal,”

HindustanTimes Wednesday, December 23, 2020 7:36:00 PM EAT

Partha Chatterjee said : "We have accepted the recommendations of the West Bengal Board of Secondary Education and the West Bengal Council of Higher Education Education on holding the exams on later dates in view of the pandemic situation," "If the situation changes, the board and council will take decisions accordingly,"

outlookindia Wednesday, December 23, 2020 3:37:00 PM EAT

Partha Chatterjee said : “We have accepted the recommendations of the West Bengal Board of Secondary Education and the West Bengal Council of Higher Education Education on holding the exams on later dates in view of the situation,” “If the situation changes, the board and council will take decisions accordingly,”

expressindia Wednesday, December 23, 2020 3:06:00 PM EAT

Partha Chatterjee said : "We have accepted the recommendations of the West Bengal Board of Secondary Education and the West Bengal Council of Higher Education Education on holding the exams on later dates in view of the situation," "If the situation changes, the board and council will take decisions accordingly,"

economictimes Wednesday, December 23, 2020 3:06:00 PM EAT

Partha Chatterjee said : “We have accepted the recommendations of the West Bengal Board of Secondary Education and the West Bengal Council of Higher Education Education on holding the exams on later dates in view of the pandemic situation,” “If the situation changes, the board and council will take decisions accordingly,”

dnaindia Wednesday, December 23, 2020 2:35:00 PM EAT

Partha Chatterjee said : “The West Bengal Council of Higher Secondary Education and the West Bengal Board of Secondary Education have both informed us that they want to hold the final examinations in June next year. We have asked them to decide the schedules of the examinations and announce accordingly,”

HindustanTimes Wednesday, December 23, 2020 2:13:00 PM EAT

Partha Chatterjee said : "We have accepted the recommendations of the West Bengal Board of Secondary Education and the West Bengal Council of Higher Education Education on holding the exams on later dates in view of the pandemic situation," "If the situation changes, the board and council will take decisions accordingly,"

newindianexpress Wednesday, December 23, 2020 2:02:00 PM EAT

Partha Chatterjee said : "We said that this type of language challenges the right and authority of EC,"

news18 Thursday, December 17, 2020 9:37:00 PM EAT

Partha Chatterjee said : “The TMC, after coming to power in 2011, has raised allocation for the education sector to ₹37,069 crore from ₹13,872 crore,”

thehindu Thursday, December 10, 2020 4:37:00 PM EAT

Partha Chatterjee said : “The party will start ‘Bongodhhoni yatra ’ from tomorrow. We will campaign on the basis of our development work in all 294 assembly constituencies. Around 950 teams of our party will travel more than 2.5 lakh km across the state and will spread the word on what our government did in these 9 years,”

expressindia Thursday, December 10, 2020 2:52:00 PM EAT

Partha Chatterjee said : “I was surprised beyond limits when I heard about the attack on the club. This is really alarming and I have asked police to identify and nab the miscreants at the earliest,”

timesofindia Monday, December 7, 2020 5:05:00 AM EAT

Partha Chatterjee said : "Our decision remains the same. No plan to change that," "If any decision has to be taken, it can be only done by the chief minister"

newindianexpress Friday, December 4, 2020 8:39:00 AM EAT

Partha Chatterjee said : “There are no plans to start physical classes in colleges and universities. Syllabus provided will be shortened. More focus will be given on online classes. We are even thinking of taking 1st-semester exams online,”

HindustanTimes Monday, November 30, 2020 10:40:00 AM EAT

Partha Chatterjee said : "Classes will continue to be held online. The higher education department is of the view, after elicting the opinion of VCs, that classes cannot take place on the campuses in the present situation as the pandemic is still continuing,"

newindianexpress Sunday, November 29, 2020 5:51:00 PM EAT

Partha Chatterjee said ( about Mamata Banerjee ) : “Elections seem to have nudged them out of slumber. For the last two-and-a-half years, the Mamata Banerjee-led government had been fighting against time to get the bridge ready. Even during lockdown, not a day was wasted. Why did they not help with the permissions?”

timesofindia Friday, November 27, 2020 10:37:00 AM EAT

Partha Chatterjee asked ( about Mamata Banerjee ) : “Where were they when Majerhat bridge collapsed? They are trying to disturb the development projects of Mamata Banerjee. Instead of protesting outside the Railway office, what made them protest near Majerhat bridge when the delay was caused by Railways,”

expressindia Friday, November 27, 2020 2:05:00 AM EAT

Partha Chatterjee said : “We have been receiving requests for this from parents, students, and various teachers’ cells. Our West Bengal Board of Secondary Education , West Bengal Council of Higher Secondary Education, and our expert committee have made some recommendations. Based on that we have decided to reduce the syllabus of secondary and higher secondary levels. 30-35 per cent syllabus will be reduced,”

expressindia Thursday, November 26, 2020 9:57:00 AM EAT

Partha Chatterjee said : “Have you ever seen an educated person making such comments against a woman? People like these are a disgrace to society and Bengali culture,”

expressindia Thursday, November 26, 2020 12:28:00 AM EAT

Partha Chatterjee said ( about error ) : “We have urged the ECI to prepare an error-free electoral roll and ensure that all electors are able to cast their votes in a hassle-free manner despite the pandemic. The migrant workers who have returned or want to return shouldn’t be left out,”

HindustanTimes Monday, November 9, 2020 5:20:00 PM EAT

Partha Chatterjee said : “We will also keep in mind the health concerns of the students,”

timesofindia Tuesday, November 3, 2020 11:20:00 AM EAT

Partha Chatterjee added ( about Commission ) : “I have never come across a Governor who enjoys staying in the limelight so much. Before speaking about Bengal, he must first look at the law-and-order situation in Uttar Pradesh and talk about it. He is demeaning the Governor’s chair by playing a political role. He is saying that the police are playing a political role in the state. But is he not doing the same? He has no say in the conduct of an election. The Constitution only allows the Election Commission to hold elections. I don’t know why he is so worried but we are definitely worried by his attitude,”

expressindia Friday, October 30, 2020 4:50:00 AM EAT

Partha Chatterjee told : "A teacher won't have to approach the school where he/she is working for a No Objection Certificate while applying for a mutual transfer via this portal,"

newindianexpress Wednesday, October 7, 2020 6:34:00 PM EAT

Partha Chatterjee told ( about Milad un Nabi ) : “It has been decided that the new academic year will begin in December. Till November there are several festivals. After Durga Puja in October, there is Kali Puja, Diwali, Bhai Dooj, Chhat Puja and Milad un-Nabi. So there is no point starting the academic year from November and then observe so many holidays on account of these festivals. Therefore, it is ideal to commence the new academic year from December,”

expressindia Monday, September 28, 2020 1:19:00 AM EAT

Partha Chatterjee said : “The syllabus committee is holding discussions. Once they come up with some concrete suggestions it would be placed before the chief minister. She will take the final call. We will ensure that students are not affected in anyways,”

HindustanTimes Thursday, September 24, 2020 9:26:00 AM EAT

Partha Chatterjee said : "Durga puja is the biggest festival in Bengal. It is a national festival. How can they fix the date on the day of puja? We voice our objection. We will write to the NTA to change the schedule that clash with the Puja,"

expressindia Monday, September 21, 2020 11:33:00 AM EAT

Partha Chatterjee said : “There is no restriction on performing Tarpan ritual.The BJP is spreading canards and trying to communalize the issue which they are very good at,”

news18 Wednesday, September 16, 2020 11:32:00 PM EAT

Partha Chatterjee said : "The BJP leaders both in Delhi and in Kolkata should stop peddling lies and misinformation against the state government. They are lecturing us on how to tackle the Covid situation. I would like to know what their record is ... The saffron party is just hungry for votes, even as the state is battling a pandemic,"

timesofindia Thursday, September 10, 2020 8:22:00 PM EAT

Partha Chatterjee said : “The National Education Policy 2020 is against the federal structure, and undermines role of states,”

india Monday, September 7, 2020 2:58:00 PM EAT

Partha Chatterjee said : "For NEET aspirants, the option of appearing for the examination in Bangla and other regional languages is already there. For JEE, they (NTA) told us that from 2021 the option of Bangla as a language will be included. This year, the option is not there for JEE aspirants,"

news18 Thursday, August 27, 2020 7:09:00 PM EAT

Partha Chatterjee said : “Today, Krishanu Mitra is joining our party. We welcome him to the TMC family,”

expressindia Tuesday, August 18, 2020 5:33:00 AM EAT

Partha Chatterjee added : “Besides, there are various teachers’ organisations in our state. We are seeking their opinion as well… They can send their opinion via email by August 15,”

expressindia Tuesday, August 4, 2020 8:31:00 AM EAT

Partha Chatterjee added : “The state government was not consulted… We would have registered our reservations. But no one from Bengal was included in the committee that formulated the NEP,”

expressindia Tuesday, August 4, 2020 8:31:00 AM EAT

Partha Chatterjee said : “I wonder how come they (Centre) thought of enforcing it without any discussion in Parliament and with the State government. This is unilateral,”

Hindu Saturday, August 1, 2020 4:33:00 PM EAT

Partha Chatterjee said : “I have spoken to the Behala police station officer-in-charge and the brother of the deceased. If the councillor has not responded to the family’s calls, then that person has not done the right thing. I, being the MLA, have certain responsibilities and will do whatever is needed. I am personally looking into this,”

expressindia Tuesday, July 28, 2020 9:58:00 AM EAT

Partha Chatterjee said : "I have spoken to the Behala police station officer- in-charge and the brother of the deceased. If the councillor has not responded to calls then that wasn't the right thing to do. I, being the MLA, have certain responsibilities and will do whatever is needed. I am personally overseeing things,"

newindianexpress Monday, July 27, 2020 7:32:00 PM EAT

Partha Chatterjee said : “we are thinking of approaching the alumni of different higher educational institutions for coming to the help of students in whatever way they can”

HindustanTimes Thursday, July 16, 2020 12:53:00 PM EAT

Partha Chatterjee said : “For us, the safety and well-being of students is top priority. We were making arrangements to hold the remaining exams on July 2, 6 and 8. But we are left with no option as the virus is spreading,”

HindustanTimes Friday, June 26, 2020 6:14:00 PM EAT

Partha Chatterjee said ( about Chief Minister ) : "The Chief Minister's Office, HS council president and I have been getting thousands of distress calls from the candidates for the past one week or so about the fate of the remaining exams. I hope they will be free from anxiety now,"

newindianexpress Friday, June 26, 2020 5:43:00 PM EAT

Partha Chatterjee said : “All schools and colleges in the state to remain closed till July 31,”

india Tuesday, June 23, 2020 3:21:00 PM EAT

Partha Chatterjee said ( about Mamata Banerjee ) : “When our state is faced with the twin crisis of Covid-19 and Amphan, Mamata Banerjee is standing with the people. After the devastation of Amphan roads are being built, houses are being rebuilt. But what did we see? Only Rs 1,000 crore from the Centre. This is when the loss incurred post Amphan devastation is over Rs 1-lakh crore and the state government has already spent over Rs 6,500 crore for relief and reconstruction,”

expressindia Friday, June 12, 2020 5:26:00 AM EAT

Partha Chatterjee said : “The book was not recommended by the government. The school’s teachers had selected it as a reference book. Two teachers have already been suspended,”

HindustanTimes Thursday, June 11, 2020 10:28:00 PM EAT

Partha Chatterjee said ( about Mamata Banerjee ) : “Yesterday, our party chief Mamata Banerjee ordered us to campaign against the canards being spread by BJP,”

expressindia Sunday, June 7, 2020 4:31:00 AM EAT

Partha Chatterjee said : “Mamata Banerjee is the only Chief Minister who hit the streets to fight against . Despite this, the BJP is continuously maligning our government and circulating fake news on social media platforms. So, we have decided to counter this campaign. We will also strengthen our social media wing to counter BJP’s false propaganda,”

expressindia Sunday, June 7, 2020 4:31:00 AM EAT

Partha Chatterjee said : “This is very unfortunate. We sent him our choice but he appointed a person, not on the list. He always wanted to appoint the people loyal to the BJP. This is not done. We will not accept him in that position ... The Governor should have remembered that the government pays salaries in all the universities,”

HindustanTimes Wednesday, June 3, 2020 9:04:00 AM EAT

Partha Chatterjee said : “The governor is intimidating V-Cs, threatening institutional heads with punitive measures to make them follow his orders. Such mastaan-marka kathabarta does not behove the governor. The governor’s post is an honourable post,”

timesofindia Wednesday, June 3, 2020 6:05:00 AM EAT

Partha Chatterjee told : “I have never heard in my career before that a Governor is issuing an appointment letter. It is completely undemocratic and unconstitutional. He is misusing his position as the Governor of the state. We will not accept it. Moreover we heard from vice-chancellors that the Governor is threatening them over the phone. Things such as ‘you will be suspended’ and ‘you will be finished’ are being said to vice-chancellors… It is hurtful to come across mastan-like [thug-like] statements from him,”

expressindia Wednesday, June 3, 2020 4:20:00 AM EAT

Partha Chatterjee said : “This is very unfortunate. We sent him our choice, but he appointed a person not on the list. He always wanted to appoint people loyal to the BJP. This is not done. We will not accept him in that position. The governor should have remembered that the government pays his salaries,”

HindustanTimes Tuesday, June 2, 2020 8:26:00 PM EAT

Partha Chatterjee said : “This is very unfortunate. We sent him our choice, but he appointed a person not on the list. He always wanted to appoint people loyal to BJP. This is not done. We will not accept him in that position,”

expressindia Tuesday, June 2, 2020 10:56:00 AM EAT

Partha Chatterjee said ( about Manish Jain ) : “Education secretary Manish Jain will seek financial assistance from the Centre for the loss incurred by the education institutes during Amphan,”

timesofindia Monday, June 1, 2020 12:27:00 PM EAT

Partha Chatterjee said : “The varsities will also decide the date of holding final year semester exams and apprise the Higher Education Department accordingly,”

Hindu Saturday, May 30, 2020 9:30:00 AM EAT

Partha Chatterjee added : “We have also requested the VC council to provide us with a draft guideline of the choice based credit system, which will be implemented uniformly by the education department,”

timesofindia Saturday, May 30, 2020 6:47:00 AM EAT

Partha Chatterjee said : “If a state-run school and a private school are situated in the same locality, the same yardstick should be applied to both, as students of the same locality will face similar situation,”

HindustanTimes Friday, May 29, 2020 7:01:00 AM EAT

Partha Chatterjee informed : “The damages to educational institutions, including colleges, due to cyclone Amphan has been pegged at Rs 700 crore in our preliminary report, and the education department will soon submit a report to the state government for assistance,”

expressindia Thursday, May 28, 2020 1:51:00 PM EAT

Partha Chatterjee said : “I have held a meeting with the president of the West Bengal Higher Secondary Council, Mohua Das. We have decided to utilize colleges, if necessary, which shall be converted into HS examination centres,”

timesofindia Thursday, May 28, 2020 5:02:00 AM EAT

Partha Chatterjee said : “As the CM has already appealed, we request the corporate organizations to repair the school buildings, as well as other education institutes, through the CSR projects as they had earlier proposed,”

timesofindia Thursday, May 28, 2020 5:02:00 AM EAT

Partha Chatterjee added : “They have decided amongst themselves and will be allowed to continue according to their individual plans,”

timesofindia Thursday, May 28, 2020 5:02:00 AM EAT

Partha Chatterjee said : “To make up for the prolonged disruption in classes, we will ask teachers to ensure taking classes at home if they live in the same locality,”

timesofindia Thursday, May 28, 2020 5:02:00 AM EAT

Partha Chatterjee said : “We will work out the modalities in this regard very soon,”

HindustanTimes Wednesday, May 27, 2020 5:02:00 PM EAT

Partha Chatterjee said : “this would translate to about 28% increase in person-day that can be supported this year,”

financialexpress Sunday, May 17, 2020 1:20:00 PM EAT

Partha Chatterjee said : “It is not going to happen soon. Also, details about the PPP modalities was not elaborated today and needs to be looked at,”

expressindia Friday, May 15, 2020 4:57:00 AM EAT

Partha Chatterjee alleged ( about Our Party ) : “Our party has been raising the issue right from the beginning, sought closure of Parliament sessions at the beginning of March and our chief minister kept demanding that the railways and international flights be stopped. They did not heed and let the virus spread. And when they finally acted, they did not allow lakhs of migrant workers the slightest time to return home. This is nothing but miserable planning,”

HindustanTimes Wednesday, May 6, 2020 7:39:00 PM EAT

Partha Chatterjee added ( about Donald Trump ) : “They were busy with Madhya Pradesh. They were busy with the Gujarat tour of US President Donald Trump,”

expressindia Wednesday, May 6, 2020 12:42:00 PM EAT

Partha Chatterjee said : "Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee had asked for suspension of international and domestic flights and trains but the Centre didn't pay any attention to it at that time. This callous approach is one of the main reasons behind the spike in the number of cases in the state,"

timesofindia Tuesday, May 5, 2020 9:12:00 PM EAT

Partha Chatterjee said : "They (BJP) will get exposed whenever they try such tricks,"

business-standard Tuesday, May 5, 2020 1:17:00 AM EAT

Partha Chatterjee said : "We have reached out to every student in need of help and solved their problems in real time. Our resolve has triumphed over West Bengal BJP's sinister attempts at stoking controversy,"

timesofindia Friday, May 1, 2020 9:28:00 PM EAT

Partha Chatterjee said : "We have reached out to every student in need of help and solved their problems in real time. Our resolve has triumphed over West Bengal BJP's sinister attempts at stoking controversy,"

business-standard Friday, May 1, 2020 5:39:00 PM EAT

Partha Chatterjee said : “I am clearly stating the state universities will take their decisions in the interest of students based on the discussion with the higher education department in light of the present situation,”

HindustanTimes Monday, April 27, 2020 7:15:00 AM EAT

Partha Chatterjee urged : “a section of the media not to publish any news which will create confusion among students”

HindustanTimes Monday, April 27, 2020 7:15:00 AM EAT

Partha Chatterjee urged : "a section of the media not to publish any news which will create confusion among students"

news18 Sunday, April 26, 2020 2:02:00 PM EAT

Partha Chatterjee said : "The government has taken a strong view in this matter. We hope the private schools will act accordingly, keeping in mind the government's stand on this issue. We hope they will refrain from exerting mental pressure on the guardians,"

business-standard Friday, April 24, 2020 4:23:00 PM EAT

Partha Chatterjee alleged : "We have to first check whether the video is true or fake, as we all know that the BJP specialises in spreading fake videos,"

timesofindia Wednesday, April 22, 2020 7:34:00 PM EAT

Partha Chatterjee alleged : "We have to first check whether the video is true or fake, as we all know that the BJP specialises in spreading fake videos,"

news18 Wednesday, April 22, 2020 1:49:00 PM EAT

Partha Chatterjee alleged : “We have to first check whether the video is true or fake, as we all know that the BJP specialises in spreading fake videos,”

expressindia Wednesday, April 22, 2020 1:24:00 PM EAT

Partha Chatterjee said : “The Education Department and I have personally received a number of complaints from several guardians that a section of private schools have increased tuition fees despite the hardship faced by people during this unprecedented crisis. I, hereby, urge these schools to roll back any such decision for the greater interest of students. I also request the schools to take a humane approach in case of those students who are unable to pay their monthly fees,”

expressindia Friday, April 10, 2020 6:17:00 AM EAT

Partha Chatterjee said : "The department is passing on instruction to the schools (state-run and state-aided) to fully enforce the 'no detention' policy in all institutions for those studying up to the eighth standard, in view of the present situation,"

business-standard Thursday, April 2, 2020 3:59:00 PM EAT

Partha Chatterjee said : “The department is passing on instruction to the schools (state-run and state-aided) to fully enforce the ‘no detention’ policy in all institutions for those studying up to the eighth standard, in view of the present situation,”

expressindia Thursday, April 2, 2020 2:45:00 PM EAT

Partha Chatterjee said : “The department is passing on instruction to the schools (state-run and state-aided) to fully enforce the ‘no detention’ policy in all institutions for those studying up to the eighth standard, in view of the present situation,”

HindustanTimes Thursday, April 2, 2020 2:27:00 PM EAT

Partha Chatterjee said : “It is a decisive decision – a difficult one, but probably the right one,”

thehimalayantimes Wednesday, March 25, 2020 4:38:00 PM EAT

Partha Chatterjee said : “It is a decisive decision a difficult one, but probably the right one,”

gulf-times Wednesday, March 25, 2020 3:37:00 AM EAT

Partha Chatterjee said : “The decision was taken in the wake of the ongoing crisis and the immediate need to prohibit movement. The pandemic may flare up with the number of affected persons multiplying in no time,”

timesofindia Sunday, March 22, 2020 5:29:00 AM EAT

Partha Chatterjee said : "Coronavirus has been declared as pandemic. We should now keep aside political differences and fight unitedly,"

business-standard Tuesday, March 17, 2020 4:31:00 PM EAT

Partha Chatterjee said : "We are monitoring the affordability of fees and quality of education in all institutions - both private and state-run,"

business-standard Monday, March 16, 2020 10:01:00 PM EAT

Partha Chatterjee said : “There is a meeting tomorrow and the state election commission will take a decision in this regard after discussing the matter with all the parties. We have already discussed the matter within our party. We have also heard others urging that the election be postponed. It is no doubt an unprecedented situation. Let us see what happens tomorrow,”

expressindia Monday, March 16, 2020 1:00:00 AM EAT

Partha Chatterjee said ( about Mamata Banerjee ) : "Congress in the state is not even saying ten words against the BJP. But it saying hundred words against Mamata Banerjee and Trinamool,"

business-standard Thursday, March 12, 2020 9:09:00 AM EAT

Partha Chatterjee said ( about Dilip Ghosh ) : "Everyday, Dilip babu is becoming a laughing stock. He must realise that he is the state president and MP of a political party,"

newindianexpress Wednesday, March 11, 2020 6:47:00 AM EAT

Partha Chatterjee said ( about Dilip Ghosh ) : “Everyday, Dilip babu is becoming a laughing stock. He must realise that he is the state president and MP of a political party,”

HindustanTimes Wednesday, March 11, 2020 6:04:00 AM EAT

Partha Chatterjee said ( about Dilip Ghosh ) : "Everyday, Dilip babu is becoming a laughing stock. He must realise that he is the state president and MP of a political party,"

news18 Tuesday, March 10, 2020 8:55:00 PM EAT

Partha Chatterjee said : “We condemn such acts. Strong action is being taken by the authorities. However, we should also have a conversation with the students. In this world of strong presence of social media, students should be offered proper counselling”

news-yahoo-in Monday, March 9, 2020 10:48:00 AM EAT

Partha Chatterjee said : “He had come to Kolkata earlier as BJP president. He is the Union home minister now. I believe he will hold the rally abiding by the rules and protocol for holding the programme,”

timesofindia Saturday, February 22, 2020 4:36:00 AM EAT

Partha Chatterjee said : “The strongest possible action will be taken against students, who will break rules. This will not limit to disallowing them for the particular paper”

timesofindia Friday, February 21, 2020 5:41:00 AM EAT

Partha Chatterjee said : “It is not possible for us to check the condition of each school pool car but we will shortly ask every school authority to see the pool cars abide by safety parametres like updated CF (comprehensive fitness) certificate and insurance. If any school is found wanting we will take action against them,”

expressindia Sunday, February 16, 2020 2:35:00 PM EAT

Partha Chatterjee said : “Is this how a party leader should speak? People are the best judge. But I believe that the BJP leader is deliberately targeting a particular community for narrow political ends,”

timesofindia Sunday, February 16, 2020 1:45:00 AM EAT

Partha Chatterjee said : "It is not possible for us to check the condition of each school pool car but we will shortly ask every school authority to see the pool cars abide by safety parametres like updated CF (comprehensive fitness) certificate and insurance. If any school is found wanting we will take action against them,"

business-standard Saturday, February 15, 2020 8:17:00 PM EAT

Partha Chatterjee said : “He should stop cribbing like this every day”

HindustanTimes Thursday, February 13, 2020 12:56:00 PM EAT

Partha Chatterjee said : "Whatever he has to do he can do, whatever we have to do, we will do it. The governor should not start behaving like a commentator"

business-standard Wednesday, February 5, 2020 9:31:00 PM EAT

Partha Chatterjee said : “We are always in favour of being lenient in dealing with student agitations. But students also need to understand that gheroaing the authorities at the drop of a hat is not the way to go about pressing for their demands,”

HindustanTimes Wednesday, February 5, 2020 11:41:00 AM EAT

Partha Chatterjee said : “Please see how safe women are in BJP-ruled states. They don’t have any task in hand. They have won by a fluke,”

HindustanTimes Tuesday, February 4, 2020 9:36:00 PM EAT

Partha Chatterjee told : "Yes, I had gone to meet the governor and apprised him of several issues and spoke to him on various matters. But I won't discuss it with the media. I also informed him about the state Budget session,"

business-standard Sunday, February 2, 2020 5:30:00 PM EAT

Partha Chatterjee told : "Yes, I had gone to meet the governor and apprised him of several issues and spoke to him on various matters. But I won't discuss it with the media. I also informed him about the state Budget session,"

nampa Sunday, February 2, 2020 3:30:00 PM EAT

Partha Chatterjee alleged : “This is the same police officer who had brought peace in Bhatpara area (last year). I think the governor has a problem with the fact that Verma brought the situation in control in Bhatpara, where the BJP wanted to create trouble,”

expressindia Thursday, January 30, 2020 9:13:00 PM EAT

Partha Chatterjee alleged : "This is the same police officer who had brought peace in Bhatpara area (last year). I think the governor has a problem with the fact that Verma brought the situation in control in Bhatpara, where the BJP wanted to create trouble,"

news18 Thursday, January 30, 2020 8:57:00 PM EAT

Partha Chatterjee said : “The students’ protest at the convocation was also against a policy,”

expressindia Thursday, January 30, 2020 5:10:00 AM EAT

Partha Chatterjee said ( about Chief Minister ) : “The fact of the matter is that he is tweeting the message of Centre, but he has been brought here for the good of the State. Every day, he is making barbed attacks and then inviting the Chief Minister for a cup of a tea,”

thehindu Thursday, January 30, 2020 1:12:00 AM EAT

Partha Chatterjee said : “for the first time in the citizenship laws of the country, religion is introduced”

Hindu Thursday, January 30, 2020 1:03:00 AM EAT

Partha Chatterjee said : "The students' protest at the convocation was also against a policy,"

business-standard Wednesday, January 29, 2020 7:05:00 PM EAT

Partha Chatterjee said : "We hope he will maintain decorum of the chair he is occupying," "I personally feel that any chair — which comes as a hurdle before the development of any states — should not be there"

news18 Wednesday, January 29, 2020 5:18:00 PM EAT

Partha Chatterjee said : “Maintaining the sanctity of a chair is the responsibility of the person occupying it,”

HindustanTimes Tuesday, January 28, 2020 9:38:00 PM EAT

Partha Chatterjee said : “She will address three rallies in Nadia and North 24-Parganas. The dates and locations will be announced later,”

HindustanTimes Saturday, January 25, 2020 2:29:00 PM EAT

Partha Chatterjee said : “The CM will address public meetings at Bangaon, Kalyani and Ranaghat. The dates will be fixed later,”

news-yahoo-in Saturday, January 25, 2020 7:09:00 AM EAT

Partha Chatterjee said : "We had submitted the resolution to the Speaker on January 20. It will be placed in the Assembly on January 27,"

mid-day Thursday, January 23, 2020 5:05:00 AM EAT

Partha Chatterjee said : "We have submitted a resolution to the speaker on January 20 regarding it. The resolution against CAA will be placed in the state assembly on January 27. Our government in principle is opposed to CAA,"

newindianexpress Wednesday, January 22, 2020 11:11:00 AM EAT

Partha Chatterjee said : "the government and the party will fight it out on the streets and then take a call, if needed, whether to move a court or not"

newindianexpress Wednesday, January 22, 2020 11:11:00 AM EAT

Partha Chatterjee said : "We have submitted a resolution to the speaker on Janauary 20 regarding it. The resolution against CAA will be placed in the state assembly on January 27. Our government in principle is opposed to CAA,"

business-standard Tuesday, January 21, 2020 7:41:00 PM EAT

Partha Chatterjee said : "the government and the party will fight it out on the streets and then take a call, if needed, whether to move a court or not"

business-standard Tuesday, January 21, 2020 7:41:00 PM EAT

Partha Chatterjee told ( about Bengal Assembly ) : "A special session of West Bengal Assembly will be held on January 27 at 2 pm to discuss and pass a resolution against CAA. We urge all parties to support the resolution,"

business-standard Tuesday, January 21, 2020 7:41:00 PM EAT

Partha Chatterjee said : "We had submitted the resolution to the Speaker on January 20. It will be placed in the assembly on January 27,"

business-standard Tuesday, January 21, 2020 4:52:00 PM EAT

Partha Chatterjee said : "We had submitted the resolution to the Speaker on January 20. It will be placed in the assembly on January 27,"

timesofindia Tuesday, January 21, 2020 3:41:00 PM EAT

Partha Chatterjee said ( about Mamata Banerjee ) : “They (BJP leaders) are in a fight among themselves to outdo each other. The more they speak, it is better for us, people will get to know them better. They are teaching us Hinduism as if we need to learn from them. CM Mamata Banerjee has always stood up for people’s rights. In doing so, she has never for once thought about their religion, caste and creed. It is for people’s right she is fighting again. They may try to do politics with religion, but they will never succeed in Bengal. Their fight is about exclusivity, ours is about inclusivity”

timesofindia Monday, January 20, 2020 2:09:00 PM EAT

Partha Chatterjee asked : "Is it not unconstitutional (on the part of governor) to bring a third person to official functions?... Did you ever ask the Hon'ble Governor whether Mr Dhankhar thinks he is on a PR exercise with his wife?"

business-standard Saturday, January 18, 2020 9:25:00 PM EAT

Partha Chatterjee asked : "Is it not unconstitutional (on the part of governor) to bring a third person to official functions?... Did you ever ask the Hon'ble Governor whether Mr Dhankhar thinks he is on a PR exercise with his wife?"

news18 Saturday, January 18, 2020 8:37:00 PM EAT

Partha Chatterjee said : “Bagdi is our member and he leads our activities at Visva-Bharati”

timesofindia Friday, January 17, 2020 1:23:00 PM EAT

Partha Chatterjee said : “The final decision would be taken by the varsity as it is an autonomous body,”

HindustanTimes Friday, January 17, 2020 1:44:00 AM EAT

Partha Chatterjee said : “Bagdi is our member and he leads our activities at Visva-Bharati”

timesofindia Friday, January 17, 2020 12:42:00 AM EAT

Partha Chatterjee said : "I have come to know about it (semester examination scheduled on January 30) from various students' bodies including the Trinamool Chhatra Parishad and have instructed the universities concerned to postpone it,"

business-standard Saturday, January 11, 2020 1:50:00 PM EAT

Partha Chatterjee said : "I was surprised. It seems the authorities concerned are lacking practical sense,"

business-standard Saturday, January 11, 2020 1:50:00 PM EAT

Partha Chatterjee said : “BJP is an uncivilised party. They do not have any respect even for the Supreme Court. Nobody can reveal the name of a rape victim,”

HindustanTimes Friday, January 10, 2020 9:00:00 PM EAT

Partha Chatterjee said : “They have no value and are trying to spread confusion,”

expressindia Thursday, January 9, 2020 3:26:00 AM EAT

Partha Chatterjee promised : "a departmental inquiry, while Malda SP Alok Rajoria said his department was still to verify whether the video was genuine or fake. Closer to Kolkata, North 24-Parganas witnessed flashes of violence that included an alleged attempt to set off bombs planted on a rail track. Four crude bombs were spotted and removed from a track near Hridaypur station on the Sealdah-Bongaon section moments before a packed local train was to pass by around 7.30am. Government Railway Police recovered more "

timesofindia Thursday, January 9, 2020 12:50:00 AM EAT