Madan Mitra added : “He was not in a local police station or jail custody. He was absolutely under CBI remand. So, I personally feel that this case has to be very seriously reviewed,”

HindustanTimes Tuesday, December 13, 2022 6:57:00 AM EAT

Madan Mitra said : "Are you mad?... the face of the country against PM Narendra Modi is Mamata Banerjee,"

timesofindia Tuesday, November 22, 2022 9:51:00 PM EAT

Madan Mitra said : “We can retaliate with double the force than the attackers. We can send two boys on a bike who will hurl four crude bombs, which will make all these people who indulge in tall talks scamper away,”

financialexpress Sunday, September 18, 2022 10:27:00 PM EAT

Madan Mitra saying : “TMC leaders are increasingly making such dangerous comments like lumpens as they are losing the support of common people. We will see more such comments by these leaders to scare the opposition. But the days of TMC are numbered”

financialexpress Sunday, September 18, 2022 10:27:00 PM EAT

Madan Mitra said : "The party never asked him to avoid CBI summons. He did that out of his own wish. Previously, I had been summoned several times by the central agencies in connection with the Saradha chit fund probe. I always cooperated with the agencies,"

business-standard Thursday, August 11, 2022 10:45:00 PM EAT

Madan Mitra said : "The party never asked him to avoid CBI summons. He did that out of his own wish. Previously, I had been summoned several times by the central agencies in connection with the Saradha chit fund probe. I always cooperated with the agencies,"

business-standard Thursday, August 11, 2022 10:45:00 PM EAT

Madan Mitra told : "If the police do not take any action, TMC activists of the area will resist any bid to loot votes in the name of the party,"

newindianexpress Saturday, February 19, 2022 8:42:00 AM EAT

Madan Mitra said : “I am not an Abhishek Banerjee loyalist. If Mamata Banerjee says one man can hold all posts I will accept it. If the party expels me I will accept that as well. Before taking action against me why doesn’t the party set up a commission and ask common people to depose before it? Let people say if I uttered even a word against the party,”

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

Madan Mitra said : “I am not an Abhishek Banerjee loyalist. If Mamata Banerjee says one man can hold all posts I will accept it. If the party expels me I will accept that as well. Before taking action against me why doesn’t the party set up a commission and ask common people to depose before it. Let people say if I uttered even a word against the party,”

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

Madan Mitra said ( about Abhishek Banerjee ) : “There is no way party leaders can meet or talk to Abhishek Banerjee. He is never available in his office,”

HindustanTimes Sunday, February 6, 2022 9:58:00 PM EAT

Madan Mitra said ( about Mamata Banerjee ) : “I am not the authority to decide the names. But it is a fact that there are some TMC leaders whose names were dropped at the last minute. They had worked very hard over the years and had even started campaigning. I will try to speak to Mamata Banerjee,”

HindustanTimes Saturday, February 5, 2022 6:47:00 PM EAT

Madan Mitra said : "This is Bengal's befitting response to New Delhi in the wake of the insult to the State and its people. Whenever New Delhi humiliates Bengal, we will give a strong response. Don't underestimate Bengal,"

thehindu Saturday, January 22, 2022 4:18:00 PM EAT

Madan Mitra said : "This is Bengal's befitting response to New Delhi in the wake of the insult to the State and its people. Whenever New Delhi humiliates Bengal, we will give a strong response. Don't underestimate Bengal,"

Hindu Saturday, January 22, 2022 3:47:00 PM EAT

Madan Mitra wrote : “I am deactivating my Facebook and Instagram accounts from today till June 30. There has not been any complaint against me to Facebook authorities by anyone. There is also no waning of my popularity in social media. My TRP, instead, is on the rise. But I am quitting this platform as I have been asked by the higher authority to leave Facebook for some time. I will definitely obey the order”

expressindia Saturday, January 22, 2022 12:09:00 PM EAT

Madan Mitra said : “He is never available at his office,”

HindustanTimes Monday, January 17, 2022 6:32:00 PM EAT

Madan Mitra said : “I always appreciate raw talent and that is the reason I brought him as part of a campaign here with us. He is a brilliant artist and represents the raw talent hidden everywhere in Bengal,”

timesofindia Sunday, December 12, 2021 9:35:00 AM EAT

Madan Mitra said : "I withdraw such words as I understand that we are the ruling party and we should show some restraint but such people only understand such language,"

expressindia Sunday, October 17, 2021 11:36:00 AM EAT

Madan Mitra said : “If they think they can threaten or buy me, they are wrong. This is my last warning to them. If they dare even lay a finger on the ground, I will sever their wrists from their hands. If needed, I will go to Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee and tell her how some people are misusing the party’s name,”

expressindia Sunday, October 17, 2021 11:36:00 AM EAT

Madan Mitra said ( about Mukul Roy ) : “We all are bad men but not Mukul and Suvendu,”

dhakatribune Friday, May 21, 2021 1:08:00 PM EAT

Madan Mitra said : "Our protest is against the dirty politics at the time of pandemic when people of Bengal are suffering,"

newindianexpress Wednesday, May 19, 2021 6:47:00 PM EAT

Madan Mitra said : “Amra kharap ar Subhendu, Mukul-ra bhalo?”

timesofindia Wednesday, May 19, 2021 10:58:00 AM EAT

Madan Mitra said ( about Mukul Roy ) : "We all are bad men but not Mukul (Roy) and Suvendu (Adhikari),"

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

Madan Mitra told : “I am having breathing trouble. We are elected representatives. We are not thieves and dacoits. They [CBI] should not have treated us like this,”

HindustanTimes Tuesday, May 18, 2021 7:34:00 AM EAT

Madan Mitra said : “Instead of sending vaccines, medicines and support, they're sending central team to ensure that there is no post-poll violence. Where is the violence? We're standing in Kolkata. Not a single office of BJP has been burned, not a single leader of BJP is heckled,”

news-yahoo-in Thursday, May 13, 2021 5:21:00 PM EAT

Madan Mitra said ( about Madan Mitra ) : “The CAPF not only stopped me but also checked my pocket. I showed them I had Durga-Kali photos in my pocket. This is not like BJP’s Jai Sri Ram, where a gas cylinder costs Rs 900. I am a devout Hindu. They tried to snatch the photos from me. That is when I said I am Madan Mitra , a candidate whom Kamarhati knows,”

timesofindia Sunday, April 18, 2021 9:48:00 AM EAT

Madan Mitra said : “The EVMs areworking slowly. Central forces are not letting me enter the booths. Some voters said they were yet to vote despite waiting in the queue from 9.30am till 12.30pm. But the ball has started rolling. I will win,”

timesofindia Sunday, April 18, 2021 9:48:00 AM EAT

Madan Mitra says : “It’s our special way to connect with our people,”

economictimes Saturday, March 20, 2021 9:13:00 PM EAT

Madan Mitra told : “I received a letter from ED and that’s why I came. Earlier too I have cooperated with them. I will cooperate whenever they call me,”

HindustanTimes Friday, March 19, 2021 10:07:00 PM EAT

Madan Mitra told ( about Enforcement Directorate ) : "It is a routine thing. The Enforcement Directorate is an authorised agency. They called and I came. But giving two-three hours during the election time is very expensive. I tried my best to convince them that I will come whenever they call me. In two hours we could have covered at least two blocks,"

timesofindia Friday, March 19, 2021 4:46:00 PM EAT

Madan Mitra said : “I have appeared before the agency earlier as well with necessary documents. Surprisingly, they start sending notices before elections. It happened in 2016 and in 2019. I have submitted documents pertaining to my income for the last 15 years. However, I will definitely attend the questioning,”

timesofindia Saturday, March 13, 2021 6:44:00 AM EAT

Madan Mitra said : "Those from BJP listen, 'doodh maango to kheer denge, agar Bengal maango toh chiir denge'"

myanmarnews Wednesday, January 20, 2021 5:24:00 PM EAT

Madan Mitra said ( about Mamata Banerjee ) : “Yesterday, I heard Suvendu Adhikari saying that if he doesn’t win against Mamata Banerjee by 50,000 votes in Nandigram then he quit politics. I am going to Kejuri to answer that. If Mamata Banerjee doesn’t win by 1,00,000 votes then I will cut my wrist and will not continue in politics,”

india Tuesday, January 19, 2021 11:05:00 PM EAT

Madan Mitra added : "Now the challenge is straight. There will be no brokers between the BJP and the Trinamool, now it will be a straight fight. It will be a gala evening for Trinamool workers to enjoy. Today there are no traitors, no paper tigers,"

timesofindia Saturday, December 19, 2020 7:00:00 PM EAT

Madan Mitra asked : "I'm not surprised (that he joined BJP). It's the basic character of some people. I'm told that Suvendu said that Trinamool has done nothing for the last 10 years. So, who was the leader of Trinamool? You were the leader. You were the minister, your brother is an MP, your father is an MP, and so, if Trinamool has done nothing for the last 10 years, why were you silent? Were you enjoying the power? You should have come out and ousted us. Now he's saying Trinamool is the only culprit, so why were you silent for the past 10 years?" "Tonight we are going to celebrate a grand gala saying thanks to them that now Trinamool is free of virus. Now the challenge is straight. There will be no brokers between BJP and Trinamool, now it will be a straight fight. It will be a gala evening for Trinamool workers to enjoy. Today there are no traitors, no paper tigers"

timesofindia Saturday, December 19, 2020 4:38:00 PM EAT

Madan Mitra said : “I told them to come to my Ballygunge office as I am not well and not visiting my constituency at the moment. They said they needed to discuss some personal issues and requested others to leave. The accused then spoke about helping professionally, but I realized one of them was from BJP. My colleague who came in pointed out the accused were video recording everything and my PSOs confirmed it. I have now handed them over to cops. No one is above the law,”

timesofindia Sunday, September 6, 2020 12:08:00 PM EAT

Madan Mitra said : “I have been a victim of dirty sting politics before and I was asked by my party leaders to be watchful. I have now caught them red-handed,”

timesofindia Sunday, September 6, 2020 12:08:00 PM EAT

Madan Mitra said : "If this is true!! It is extremely shameful. How can a brave young freedom fighter be depicted like this. Appalling isn't it!! I guess this the new norm in the @BJP4India govt, distorting of history to undermine the contribution of Bengalis in all fields. #KhudiramBose,"

newindianexpress Monday, August 17, 2020 3:48:00 PM EAT

Madan Mitra said : “Those participating in the car rally will pay homage to Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman at Bangabandhu Memorial Museum at Dhanmondi. Later, we will perform a cultural show at Dhaka and Chittagong being put together by the participants of the car rally,”

dnaindia Saturday, February 29, 2020 5:15:00 AM EAT

Madan Mitra said : “I think they are suffering from fear psychosis. They can cancel the tableau of Bengal in Delhi, but Bengal will cancel both CAA and NRC”

timesofindia Friday, January 3, 2020 1:15:00 AM EAT

Madan Mitra said ( about Gopal Krishna ) : "It is not new in the history of Bengal. That is why (Gopal Krishna) Gokhale said what Bengal thinks today, India thinks tomorrow. I think Delhi is afraid of Bengal... I think they are suffering from fear psychosis," "They can cancel the tableau of Bengal in Delhi, but Bengal will cancel both CAA (Citizenship Amendment Act) and NRC ( National Registrar of Citizens),"

business-standard Thursday, January 2, 2020 2:36:00 PM EAT

Madan Mitra says : “The intention may not have been to impose any tax on the Puja committees but to enquire if TDS [tax deducted at source] has been deducted on payments to large vendors. However, the festive season has already kicked off in Bengal and the people here resent such aspersions being cast on our celebrations. Such questions are not being asked to the organisers of other festivalsthe Ganapati festivals in Maharashtra, for instance,”

economictimes Saturday, August 24, 2019 10:12:00 PM EAT

Madan Mitra said : “If this incident has occurred, it is unfortunate. Let the medical report come out. The guilty should be brought to book,”

news18 Thursday, August 22, 2019 5:20:00 PM EAT

Madan Mitra said : “I can’t comment about others and their plans. I have spoken about my proposal and why I cancelled it owing to the current situation. But I hope he [Paresh Pal] will take permission from the party while doing everything”

expressindia Wednesday, July 31, 2019 9:06:00 AM EAT

Madan Mitra said : “Ram is the symbol of sacrifice. Ram is the symbol of peace and non-violence and so I decided to worship Ram, Sita, Lakshman and Hanuman. But after the incidents in Asansol , Chapra and Sonbhadra, I have realized this is not the right time to worship Ram. I shall worship Ram only when those who are killing people chanting ‘Jai Sri Ram’ are punished,”

timesofindia Thursday, July 25, 2019 4:16:00 AM EAT

Madan Mitra said ( about Commission ) : "The CBI had arrested and took me in its custody for 22 months. When I fought the election in 2016, I appealed 43 times for parole but it was not sanctioned. I was told that my parole was denied by the Election Commission, but later I found out that it is up to the state government to sanction the parole as law and order is a state subject,"

northkoreatimes Wednesday, June 26, 2019 7:31:00 PM EAT

Madan Mitra said ( about Arjun Singh ) : “It is sad that Arjun Singh has cited police firing for the deaths. Police officers have said that they fired in the air,”

gulf-times Friday, June 21, 2019 12:44:00 AM EAT

Madan Mitra said ( about Arjun Singh ) : "It is sad that Arjun Singh said that the person died after being shot by the police while the officers have said that they fired the bullets in the air," "BJP is surrounded by the politics of violence. Even if the administration tries to control the situation, they are targeting those officers who are risking their lives to restore peace in the area"

khaleejtimes Thursday, June 20, 2019 3:01:00 PM EAT

Madan Mitra said ( about Arjun Singh ) : “Arjun Singh and his followers are indulging in politics of violence. If the situation does not improve in 24 hours, the toughest measures need to be adopted,”

HindustanTimes Thursday, June 20, 2019 1:39:00 PM EAT

Madan Mitra said : “I would say ‘Mandire Nathuram’ in response to them,”

timesofindia Monday, June 3, 2019 12:12:00 AM EAT

Madan Mitra said : “Most important is to provide safety to people. Bhatpara is tense, outsiders have entered the area. If they don’t allow me to enter the area tomorrow I will start satyagrah,”

expressindia Tuesday, May 21, 2019 3:24:00 AM EAT

Madan Mitra said ( about Arjun Singh ) : “I had a narrow escape while my driver took a sharp turn towards Kantadanga Road to save me from bombing. Singh’s men attempted to kill me but that cannot stop me from protecting my supporters,”

timesofindia Tuesday, May 21, 2019 2:11:00 AM EAT

Madan Mitra said : “Central forces stopped me from going inside and they didn’t even allow a few voters to vote,”

expressindia Monday, May 20, 2019 9:26:00 PM EAT

Madan Mitra said ( about Arjun Singh ) : “I had a narrow escape while my driver took a sharp turn towards Kantadanga Road to save me from bombing. Singh’s men attempted to kill me but that cannot stop me from protecting my supporters,”

news-yahoo-in Monday, May 20, 2019 8:20:00 AM EAT

Madan Mitra said : “Central forces stopped me from going inside and they didn’t even allow a few voters to vote,”

expressindia Monday, May 20, 2019 2:52:00 AM EAT

Madan Mitra told : "You will only let people go after checking their identity,"

newindianexpress Sunday, May 19, 2019 6:21:00 PM EAT

Madan Mitra added ( about Arjun Singh ) : "We want all the people to come and vote. But (BJP candidate) Arjun Singh is trying to create a disturbance,"

newindianexpress Sunday, May 19, 2019 6:21:00 PM EAT

Madan Mitra said : "We demand Singh's arrest, his house to be searched and have submitted the names of 23 criminals, who have murder cases against them. We want their immediate arrest"

business-standard Friday, May 3, 2019 9:25:00 PM EAT

Madan Mitra said : "It was not Saugata Roy's vehicle" "He has not held the Trinamool flag. Instead of Noor, the Election Commission should call me, and punish me if they want,"

business-standard Wednesday, April 17, 2019 9:11:00 PM EAT

Madan Mitra told : "He (Noor) is like a brother to me. He called me up and said he has to hand over a document. Because I was not at home, I asked him to meet me on BT Road where I was present then. Noor never campaigned for any candidate and never uttered a single word. Roy was also not there,"

news18 Wednesday, April 17, 2019 8:27:00 PM EAT

Madan Mitra said : "I don't know whether the actor participated in the rally or was invited by the candidate. But I don't think there is any violation of the model code. The code says a foreigner cannot be a candidate but I think there is no harm if anybody participates in campaigning. I don't see any violation of the MCC,"

news18 Tuesday, April 16, 2019 6:36:00 PM EAT

Madan Mitra said : "I don't know whether the actor participated in the rally or was invited by the candidate. But I don't think there is any violation of the model code. The code says a foreigner cannot be a candidate but I think there is no harm if anybody participates in campaigning. I don't see any violation of the MCC,"

business-standard Tuesday, April 16, 2019 5:11:00 PM EAT

Madan Mitra said : “Last night, when I came to know about it, I issued strict instruction that our party supremo does not approve any strike. So, no strike can be organised, particularly, on these festive days,”

timesofindia Wednesday, December 26, 2018 5:07:00 AM EAT

Madan Mitra added : “I will accompany them and discuss the issues,”

timesofindia Wednesday, December 26, 2018 5:07:00 AM EAT

Madan Mitra told ( about Madan Mitra ) : “To associate myself with any puja committee is a kind of social commitment. I like meeting people…This is my locality. I have always been Madan da for them. For me it is like participating in my home puja,”

expressindia Sunday, August 27, 2017 8:21:00 AM EAT

Madan Mitra said : “The visit is the high point of my day,”

expressindia Thursday, October 13, 2016 12:27:00 AM EAT

Madan Mitra said : "I'm very happy. I'm happy that I'll be with my family. I'm a civilised person and I'll abide all the conditions of the court. I'll not break the law. Now I'll take complete rest and enjoy my time with my family members and enjoy Durga Puja,"

mid-day Saturday, September 10, 2016 1:07:00 PM EAT

Madan Mitra said : “I’m very happy. I’m happy that I’ll be with my family. I’m a civilised person and I’ll abide all the conditions of the court. I’ll not break the law. Now I’ll take complete rest and enjoy my time with my family members and enjoy Durga Puja,”

expressindia Saturday, September 10, 2016 9:55:00 AM EAT

Madan Mitra said : "I want to be in darkness. I cannot stand so much of sunlight,"

economictimes Monday, June 27, 2016 9:50:00 PM EAT

Madan Mitra told : "Just like Sita's agnipariksha, I have been giving agnipariksha to it for the last 18 months. What should I do next? I have only one appeal to the CBI...Give me a chance,"

economictimes Monday, June 27, 2016 9:50:00 PM EAT

Madan Mitra said : "I want to be in darkness. I cannot stand so much of sunlight,"

economictimes Monday, June 27, 2016 9:50:00 PM EAT

Madan Mitra added : “He was not in a local police station or jail custody. He was absolutely under CBI remand. So, I personally feel that this case has to be very seriously reviewed,”

HindustanTimes Tuesday, December 13, 2022 6:57:00 AM EAT

Madan Mitra said : "Are you mad?... the face of the country against PM Narendra Modi is Mamata Banerjee,"

timesofindia Tuesday, November 22, 2022 9:51:00 PM EAT

Madan Mitra said : “We can retaliate with double the force than the attackers. We can send two boys on a bike who will hurl four crude bombs, which will make all these people who indulge in tall talks scamper away,”

financialexpress Sunday, September 18, 2022 10:27:00 PM EAT

Madan Mitra saying : “TMC leaders are increasingly making such dangerous comments like lumpens as they are losing the support of common people. We will see more such comments by these leaders to scare the opposition. But the days of TMC are numbered”

financialexpress Sunday, September 18, 2022 10:27:00 PM EAT

Madan Mitra said : "The party never asked him to avoid CBI summons. He did that out of his own wish. Previously, I had been summoned several times by the central agencies in connection with the Saradha chit fund probe. I always cooperated with the agencies,"

business-standard Thursday, August 11, 2022 10:45:00 PM EAT

Madan Mitra said : "The party never asked him to avoid CBI summons. He did that out of his own wish. Previously, I had been summoned several times by the central agencies in connection with the Saradha chit fund probe. I always cooperated with the agencies,"

business-standard Thursday, August 11, 2022 10:45:00 PM EAT

Madan Mitra told : "If the police do not take any action, TMC activists of the area will resist any bid to loot votes in the name of the party,"

newindianexpress Saturday, February 19, 2022 8:42:00 AM EAT

Madan Mitra said : “I am not an Abhishek Banerjee loyalist. If Mamata Banerjee says one man can hold all posts I will accept it. If the party expels me I will accept that as well. Before taking action against me why doesn’t the party set up a commission and ask common people to depose before it? Let people say if I uttered even a word against the party,”

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

Madan Mitra said : “I am not an Abhishek Banerjee loyalist. If Mamata Banerjee says one man can hold all posts I will accept it. If the party expels me I will accept that as well. Before taking action against me why doesn’t the party set up a commission and ask common people to depose before it. Let people say if I uttered even a word against the party,”

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

Madan Mitra said ( about Abhishek Banerjee ) : “There is no way party leaders can meet or talk to Abhishek Banerjee. He is never available in his office,”

HindustanTimes Sunday, February 6, 2022 9:58:00 PM EAT

Madan Mitra said ( about Mamata Banerjee ) : “I am not the authority to decide the names. But it is a fact that there are some TMC leaders whose names were dropped at the last minute. They had worked very hard over the years and had even started campaigning. I will try to speak to Mamata Banerjee,”

HindustanTimes Saturday, February 5, 2022 6:47:00 PM EAT

Madan Mitra said : "This is Bengal's befitting response to New Delhi in the wake of the insult to the State and its people. Whenever New Delhi humiliates Bengal, we will give a strong response. Don't underestimate Bengal,"

thehindu Saturday, January 22, 2022 4:18:00 PM EAT

Madan Mitra said : "This is Bengal's befitting response to New Delhi in the wake of the insult to the State and its people. Whenever New Delhi humiliates Bengal, we will give a strong response. Don't underestimate Bengal,"

Hindu Saturday, January 22, 2022 3:47:00 PM EAT

Madan Mitra wrote : “I am deactivating my Facebook and Instagram accounts from today till June 30. There has not been any complaint against me to Facebook authorities by anyone. There is also no waning of my popularity in social media. My TRP, instead, is on the rise. But I am quitting this platform as I have been asked by the higher authority to leave Facebook for some time. I will definitely obey the order”

expressindia Saturday, January 22, 2022 12:09:00 PM EAT

Madan Mitra said : “He is never available at his office,”

HindustanTimes Monday, January 17, 2022 6:32:00 PM EAT

Madan Mitra said : “I always appreciate raw talent and that is the reason I brought him as part of a campaign here with us. He is a brilliant artist and represents the raw talent hidden everywhere in Bengal,”

timesofindia Sunday, December 12, 2021 9:35:00 AM EAT

Madan Mitra said : "I withdraw such words as I understand that we are the ruling party and we should show some restraint but such people only understand such language,"

expressindia Sunday, October 17, 2021 11:36:00 AM EAT

Madan Mitra said : “If they think they can threaten or buy me, they are wrong. This is my last warning to them. If they dare even lay a finger on the ground, I will sever their wrists from their hands. If needed, I will go to Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee and tell her how some people are misusing the party’s name,”

expressindia Sunday, October 17, 2021 11:36:00 AM EAT

Madan Mitra said ( about Mukul Roy ) : “We all are bad men but not Mukul and Suvendu,”

dhakatribune Friday, May 21, 2021 1:08:00 PM EAT

Madan Mitra said : "Our protest is against the dirty politics at the time of pandemic when people of Bengal are suffering,"

newindianexpress Wednesday, May 19, 2021 6:47:00 PM EAT

Madan Mitra said : “Amra kharap ar Subhendu, Mukul-ra bhalo?”

timesofindia Wednesday, May 19, 2021 10:58:00 AM EAT

Madan Mitra said ( about Mukul Roy ) : "We all are bad men but not Mukul (Roy) and Suvendu (Adhikari),"

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

Madan Mitra told : “I am having breathing trouble. We are elected representatives. We are not thieves and dacoits. They [CBI] should not have treated us like this,”

HindustanTimes Tuesday, May 18, 2021 7:34:00 AM EAT

Madan Mitra said : “Instead of sending vaccines, medicines and support, they're sending central team to ensure that there is no post-poll violence. Where is the violence? We're standing in Kolkata. Not a single office of BJP has been burned, not a single leader of BJP is heckled,”

news-yahoo-in Thursday, May 13, 2021 5:21:00 PM EAT

Madan Mitra said ( about Madan Mitra ) : “The CAPF not only stopped me but also checked my pocket. I showed them I had Durga-Kali photos in my pocket. This is not like BJP’s Jai Sri Ram, where a gas cylinder costs Rs 900. I am a devout Hindu. They tried to snatch the photos from me. That is when I said I am Madan Mitra , a candidate whom Kamarhati knows,”

timesofindia Sunday, April 18, 2021 9:48:00 AM EAT

Madan Mitra said : “The EVMs areworking slowly. Central forces are not letting me enter the booths. Some voters said they were yet to vote despite waiting in the queue from 9.30am till 12.30pm. But the ball has started rolling. I will win,”

timesofindia Sunday, April 18, 2021 9:48:00 AM EAT

Madan Mitra says : “It’s our special way to connect with our people,”

economictimes Saturday, March 20, 2021 9:13:00 PM EAT

Madan Mitra told : “I received a letter from ED and that’s why I came. Earlier too I have cooperated with them. I will cooperate whenever they call me,”

HindustanTimes Friday, March 19, 2021 10:07:00 PM EAT

Madan Mitra told ( about Enforcement Directorate ) : "It is a routine thing. The Enforcement Directorate is an authorised agency. They called and I came. But giving two-three hours during the election time is very expensive. I tried my best to convince them that I will come whenever they call me. In two hours we could have covered at least two blocks,"

timesofindia Friday, March 19, 2021 4:46:00 PM EAT

Madan Mitra said : “I have appeared before the agency earlier as well with necessary documents. Surprisingly, they start sending notices before elections. It happened in 2016 and in 2019. I have submitted documents pertaining to my income for the last 15 years. However, I will definitely attend the questioning,”

timesofindia Saturday, March 13, 2021 6:44:00 AM EAT

Madan Mitra said : "Those from BJP listen, 'doodh maango to kheer denge, agar Bengal maango toh chiir denge'"

myanmarnews Wednesday, January 20, 2021 5:24:00 PM EAT

Madan Mitra said ( about Mamata Banerjee ) : “Yesterday, I heard Suvendu Adhikari saying that if he doesn’t win against Mamata Banerjee by 50,000 votes in Nandigram then he quit politics. I am going to Kejuri to answer that. If Mamata Banerjee doesn’t win by 1,00,000 votes then I will cut my wrist and will not continue in politics,”

india Tuesday, January 19, 2021 11:05:00 PM EAT

Madan Mitra added : "Now the challenge is straight. There will be no brokers between the BJP and the Trinamool, now it will be a straight fight. It will be a gala evening for Trinamool workers to enjoy. Today there are no traitors, no paper tigers,"

timesofindia Saturday, December 19, 2020 7:00:00 PM EAT

Madan Mitra asked : "I'm not surprised (that he joined BJP). It's the basic character of some people. I'm told that Suvendu said that Trinamool has done nothing for the last 10 years. So, who was the leader of Trinamool? You were the leader. You were the minister, your brother is an MP, your father is an MP, and so, if Trinamool has done nothing for the last 10 years, why were you silent? Were you enjoying the power? You should have come out and ousted us. Now he's saying Trinamool is the only culprit, so why were you silent for the past 10 years?" "Tonight we are going to celebrate a grand gala saying thanks to them that now Trinamool is free of virus. Now the challenge is straight. There will be no brokers between BJP and Trinamool, now it will be a straight fight. It will be a gala evening for Trinamool workers to enjoy. Today there are no traitors, no paper tigers"

timesofindia Saturday, December 19, 2020 4:38:00 PM EAT

Madan Mitra said : “I told them to come to my Ballygunge office as I am not well and not visiting my constituency at the moment. They said they needed to discuss some personal issues and requested others to leave. The accused then spoke about helping professionally, but I realized one of them was from BJP. My colleague who came in pointed out the accused were video recording everything and my PSOs confirmed it. I have now handed them over to cops. No one is above the law,”

timesofindia Sunday, September 6, 2020 12:08:00 PM EAT

Madan Mitra said : “I have been a victim of dirty sting politics before and I was asked by my party leaders to be watchful. I have now caught them red-handed,”

timesofindia Sunday, September 6, 2020 12:08:00 PM EAT

Madan Mitra said : "If this is true!! It is extremely shameful. How can a brave young freedom fighter be depicted like this. Appalling isn't it!! I guess this the new norm in the @BJP4India govt, distorting of history to undermine the contribution of Bengalis in all fields. #KhudiramBose,"

newindianexpress Monday, August 17, 2020 3:48:00 PM EAT

Madan Mitra said : “Those participating in the car rally will pay homage to Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman at Bangabandhu Memorial Museum at Dhanmondi. Later, we will perform a cultural show at Dhaka and Chittagong being put together by the participants of the car rally,”

dnaindia Saturday, February 29, 2020 5:15:00 AM EAT

Madan Mitra said : “I think they are suffering from fear psychosis. They can cancel the tableau of Bengal in Delhi, but Bengal will cancel both CAA and NRC”

timesofindia Friday, January 3, 2020 1:15:00 AM EAT

Madan Mitra said ( about Gopal Krishna ) : "It is not new in the history of Bengal. That is why (Gopal Krishna) Gokhale said what Bengal thinks today, India thinks tomorrow. I think Delhi is afraid of Bengal... I think they are suffering from fear psychosis," "They can cancel the tableau of Bengal in Delhi, but Bengal will cancel both CAA (Citizenship Amendment Act) and NRC ( National Registrar of Citizens),"

business-standard Thursday, January 2, 2020 2:36:00 PM EAT

Madan Mitra says : “The intention may not have been to impose any tax on the Puja committees but to enquire if TDS [tax deducted at source] has been deducted on payments to large vendors. However, the festive season has already kicked off in Bengal and the people here resent such aspersions being cast on our celebrations. Such questions are not being asked to the organisers of other festivalsthe Ganapati festivals in Maharashtra, for instance,”

economictimes Saturday, August 24, 2019 10:12:00 PM EAT

Madan Mitra said : “If this incident has occurred, it is unfortunate. Let the medical report come out. The guilty should be brought to book,”

news18 Thursday, August 22, 2019 5:20:00 PM EAT

Madan Mitra said : “I can’t comment about others and their plans. I have spoken about my proposal and why I cancelled it owing to the current situation. But I hope he [Paresh Pal] will take permission from the party while doing everything”

expressindia Wednesday, July 31, 2019 9:06:00 AM EAT

Madan Mitra said : “Ram is the symbol of sacrifice. Ram is the symbol of peace and non-violence and so I decided to worship Ram, Sita, Lakshman and Hanuman. But after the incidents in Asansol , Chapra and Sonbhadra, I have realized this is not the right time to worship Ram. I shall worship Ram only when those who are killing people chanting ‘Jai Sri Ram’ are punished,”

timesofindia Thursday, July 25, 2019 4:16:00 AM EAT

Madan Mitra said ( about Commission ) : "The CBI had arrested and took me in its custody for 22 months. When I fought the election in 2016, I appealed 43 times for parole but it was not sanctioned. I was told that my parole was denied by the Election Commission, but later I found out that it is up to the state government to sanction the parole as law and order is a state subject,"

northkoreatimes Wednesday, June 26, 2019 7:31:00 PM EAT

Madan Mitra said ( about Arjun Singh ) : “It is sad that Arjun Singh has cited police firing for the deaths. Police officers have said that they fired in the air,”

gulf-times Friday, June 21, 2019 12:44:00 AM EAT

Madan Mitra said ( about Arjun Singh ) : "It is sad that Arjun Singh said that the person died after being shot by the police while the officers have said that they fired the bullets in the air," "BJP is surrounded by the politics of violence. Even if the administration tries to control the situation, they are targeting those officers who are risking their lives to restore peace in the area"

khaleejtimes Thursday, June 20, 2019 3:01:00 PM EAT

Madan Mitra said ( about Arjun Singh ) : “Arjun Singh and his followers are indulging in politics of violence. If the situation does not improve in 24 hours, the toughest measures need to be adopted,”

HindustanTimes Thursday, June 20, 2019 1:39:00 PM EAT

Madan Mitra said : “I would say ‘Mandire Nathuram’ in response to them,”

timesofindia Monday, June 3, 2019 12:12:00 AM EAT

Madan Mitra said : “Most important is to provide safety to people. Bhatpara is tense, outsiders have entered the area. If they don’t allow me to enter the area tomorrow I will start satyagrah,”

expressindia Tuesday, May 21, 2019 3:24:00 AM EAT

Madan Mitra said ( about Arjun Singh ) : “I had a narrow escape while my driver took a sharp turn towards Kantadanga Road to save me from bombing. Singh’s men attempted to kill me but that cannot stop me from protecting my supporters,”

timesofindia Tuesday, May 21, 2019 2:11:00 AM EAT

Madan Mitra said : “Central forces stopped me from going inside and they didn’t even allow a few voters to vote,”

expressindia Monday, May 20, 2019 9:26:00 PM EAT

Madan Mitra said ( about Arjun Singh ) : “I had a narrow escape while my driver took a sharp turn towards Kantadanga Road to save me from bombing. Singh’s men attempted to kill me but that cannot stop me from protecting my supporters,”

news-yahoo-in Monday, May 20, 2019 8:20:00 AM EAT

Madan Mitra said : “Central forces stopped me from going inside and they didn’t even allow a few voters to vote,”

expressindia Monday, May 20, 2019 2:52:00 AM EAT

Madan Mitra told : "You will only let people go after checking their identity,"

newindianexpress Sunday, May 19, 2019 6:21:00 PM EAT

Madan Mitra added ( about Arjun Singh ) : "We want all the people to come and vote. But (BJP candidate) Arjun Singh is trying to create a disturbance,"

newindianexpress Sunday, May 19, 2019 6:21:00 PM EAT

Madan Mitra said : "We demand Singh's arrest, his house to be searched and have submitted the names of 23 criminals, who have murder cases against them. We want their immediate arrest"

business-standard Friday, May 3, 2019 9:25:00 PM EAT

Madan Mitra said : "It was not Saugata Roy's vehicle" "He has not held the Trinamool flag. Instead of Noor, the Election Commission should call me, and punish me if they want,"

business-standard Wednesday, April 17, 2019 9:11:00 PM EAT

Madan Mitra told : "He (Noor) is like a brother to me. He called me up and said he has to hand over a document. Because I was not at home, I asked him to meet me on BT Road where I was present then. Noor never campaigned for any candidate and never uttered a single word. Roy was also not there,"

news18 Wednesday, April 17, 2019 8:27:00 PM EAT

Madan Mitra said : "I don't know whether the actor participated in the rally or was invited by the candidate. But I don't think there is any violation of the model code. The code says a foreigner cannot be a candidate but I think there is no harm if anybody participates in campaigning. I don't see any violation of the MCC,"

news18 Tuesday, April 16, 2019 6:36:00 PM EAT

Madan Mitra said : "I don't know whether the actor participated in the rally or was invited by the candidate. But I don't think there is any violation of the model code. The code says a foreigner cannot be a candidate but I think there is no harm if anybody participates in campaigning. I don't see any violation of the MCC,"

business-standard Tuesday, April 16, 2019 5:11:00 PM EAT

Madan Mitra said : “Last night, when I came to know about it, I issued strict instruction that our party supremo does not approve any strike. So, no strike can be organised, particularly, on these festive days,”

timesofindia Wednesday, December 26, 2018 5:07:00 AM EAT

Madan Mitra added : “I will accompany them and discuss the issues,”

timesofindia Wednesday, December 26, 2018 5:07:00 AM EAT

Madan Mitra told ( about Madan Mitra ) : “To associate myself with any puja committee is a kind of social commitment. I like meeting people…This is my locality. I have always been Madan da for them. For me it is like participating in my home puja,”

expressindia Sunday, August 27, 2017 8:21:00 AM EAT

Madan Mitra said : “The visit is the high point of my day,”

expressindia Thursday, October 13, 2016 12:27:00 AM EAT

Madan Mitra said : "I'm very happy. I'm happy that I'll be with my family. I'm a civilised person and I'll abide all the conditions of the court. I'll not break the law. Now I'll take complete rest and enjoy my time with my family members and enjoy Durga Puja,"

mid-day Saturday, September 10, 2016 1:07:00 PM EAT

Madan Mitra said : “I’m very happy. I’m happy that I’ll be with my family. I’m a civilised person and I’ll abide all the conditions of the court. I’ll not break the law. Now I’ll take complete rest and enjoy my time with my family members and enjoy Durga Puja,”

expressindia Saturday, September 10, 2016 9:55:00 AM EAT

Madan Mitra said : "I want to be in darkness. I cannot stand so much of sunlight,"

economictimes Monday, June 27, 2016 9:50:00 PM EAT

Madan Mitra told : "Just like Sita's agnipariksha, I have been giving agnipariksha to it for the last 18 months. What should I do next? I have only one appeal to the CBI...Give me a chance,"

economictimes Monday, June 27, 2016 9:50:00 PM EAT

Madan Mitra said : "I want to be in darkness. I cannot stand so much of sunlight,"

economictimes Monday, June 27, 2016 9:50:00 PM EAT