Hakim, popularly known as “Bobby da”, is the first Muslim to become Kolkata mayor since Independence. He is one of the West Bengal CM’s closest associates but earlier this year was reported to have developed differences with her nephew Abhishek Banerjee
Former West Bengal chief minister Buddhadeb Bhattacharya was hospitalised and put on mechanical ventilator support on Saturday after he complained of breathing problems.
Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge has invited all major as well as smaller opposition parties to participate in the meet and show a united front against the BJP. Leaders of at least 24 parties have been invited. See more details here
Using strong language, AAP has declared that if Congress refuses to “act as a team player, especially on an issue as important as this one,” the party would find it very difficult to be a part of any alliance that includes Congress
Lalu, who was in his element of humour, said, "baat maaniye, shaadi kariye," adding that "your mummy keeps fretting over your refusal to get married". Gandhi is 53 years old.