On Sunday, 1 November, I.N.D.I.A will stand united at Ramlila Maidan.
The fight against Vote Chori is a fight to protect every Indian’s right to choose. The Vote Loot in Bengal and across other states demand answers, not silence!
-EVMs under scrutiny
-Voter data under question
-Electoral rolls under suspicion
-Counting under challenge

I appeal to students, youth, women, workers and civil society to join us in this fight.

When the vote is under threat, silence is not an option.

Let us stand together to DEFEND our DEMOCRACY and SAVE our CONSTITUTION.

📍 Ramlila Maidan, Delhi | Sunday, 1 November 12.30

The freedom of speech and expression is being taken away from lakhs of citizens across the country.
This BJP government does not care about Article 14, Article 19 and Article 21 of our great Constitution. This government wants to deprive all citizens, including elected representatives, of their right to express themselves freely.
We extend our support to students, youth, social media users, vloggers, YouTubers, and independent digital platforms. We demand that they must be allowed to express themselves freely. Full strength to them as we, all together, fight this dangerous trend of censorship.
Instead of indulging in atrocities against citizens on social media, this government should focus on taking care of the North East along with ensuring the safety and security of all people across the country.

Jogen Chowdhury was the pride of Bengal and India. A great inspiration to artists worldwide, and me personally. My condolences to his family, friends, and admirers all over the world.
He was elected as an AITC Rajya Sabha MP from 2014-20 representing civil society, and was awarded the
Banga Bibhushan in 2012. His passing away will create an irreparable void in the world of art and culture

I can understand the desperate motive to extend the custody of Ashutosh and Saurav. This is a dangerous virus being used on a daily basis to attack democracy. Stop torturing the boys and girls of Gen Z. Those in power today, will not be in power tomorrow. From Kolkata to Delhi to Mumbai - throughout the country, atrocities have reached unprecedented levels. When our forefathers stood up to colonial rulers, they too had to face atrocities and yet they fought with conviction and valor. Let me say it clearly: this is state-sponsored terrorism. These are police-sponsored atrocities. These cannot sustain for long. When people with conviction keep standing up strongly for the cause, to Save India, to Save Democracy- only then will these arrogant and blindfolded politicians in government open their eyes. By that time the people would have won, and the murderers of democracy will be finished.
If you believe in democracy, release Ashutosh and Saurav immediately.

Deeply shocked and saddened to learn about the stampede at the Chore Bagan Puja Pandal.

I pray to Maa Durga for the speedy recovery of all those injured and for strength and courage for their families during this difficult time.

May the divine mother bless all with courage, good health and happiness.

Shubho Maha Shaptami, to one and all.
Joy Maa Durga. 🙏🏼

WHAT IS DELHI POLICE UP TO?

Abhijeet Dipke has been detained for holding the Indian National Flag. Let that sink in. In Independent India, our youth are being detained for peacefully asserting their democratic rights.

This is nothing short of an undeclared Emergency. A government that fears dissent is now trying to intimidate an entire generation into silence. This is the conduct of a fascist regime that cannot tolerate a voice it cannot control.

Abhijeet, Ashutosh, Saurav — you represent the courage, conscience and aspirations of India’s youth. You cannot silence an entire generation by suppressing its voice.

Your Didi stands firmly with you. No intimidation, no detention and no abuse of power can crush the spirit of democracy.

WAKE UP, INDIA! The fight for democracy, freedom and the right to dissent will continue.

Durga Pujo is a celebration of faith, resilience and the enduring triumph of good over evil.

As the festivities begin, may the blessings of Maa Durga inspire courage in the face of adversity, compassion in every heart and hope for a more peaceful and prosperous tomorrow.

Warm wishes on Shubho Shashti.

We, and many generations before us, have fought strongly for our democratic rights. We must continue to do so.

I strongly condemn the arrest of Ashutosh and Saurav of the CJP. These moments are about us all, pledging and standing up to fight unitedly to protect our great democracy. This is an attempt to intimidate and silence an entire generation. This is unacceptable.
We must never surrender our constitutional rights.

This murdering of democracy is happening in many parts of the country. At this moment, 14,000 of our people in Bengal are facing the brunt of police and political atrocities.

A government that has forgotten that ‘it is of the people, by the people, for the people’ is nearing its end.

To the millions of young people I say: Your Didi is with you - today and forever! Let us stand together and save our Mother India.

Jai Hind!
Vande Mataram!
Joy Bangla!

4pm. Along with our 4 MPs, we have started our dharna at Dwarka North PS where we have been brought. We were kidnapped and driven around in a prison van for two hours. I am not returning to Kolkata tonight and in protest against all that is happening today against the youth and N.D.I.A march on Monday.

Heartfelt greetings to all on Mahalaya.

May this auspicious occasion inspire strength, unity and renewed determination to build a brighter tomorrow.

শুভ মহালয়া।

After Baruipur Court, Bankshall Court, Chandannagar and Salboni, another brutal attack today. This time at the residence of Sr Advocate Bikash Ranjan Bhattacharyya in Kolkata. Evidence on video confirms the brazenness such attackers have towards law enforcement in West Bengal. I strongly condemn such continuing attacks on the legal fraternity.

It is true that in the past 15 years Bikash da and us have often been on different sides of the ideological and legal divide. However, the line of decency was never crossed. We have faith in the Constitution and the Judiciary. However, today all voices of dissent are being crushed- from Parliament to the Assembly to Local Bodies to Courts of Law. As an Advocate myself, I am short of words to express my solidarity, but I am determined to call for Unity Of Advocates irrespective of political beliefs. We must save the Constitution, the Bar, the Bench, the State and, most importantly, our dear motherland. Our India.

The “lawlessness” of West Bengal, with Cases of 2454 Rapes, 600 Murders, 13,114 Attempted to Murders and 32,341 Grievous Assaults in the past five months has converted itself to a State Sponsored Anarchy where Advocates, who are Officers of the Court, are being attacked throughout the State. Only a consolidated resistance remains to be the sole remedy.

The brutal assault on Advocate Samim Ahammed, newly elected Member of the Bar Council of West Bengal, near Salboni PS is deeply disturbing!

I am shocked to learn that he was even pressured to alter his complaint. Following the intervention of the Hon’ble Chief Justice of the Calcutta High Court, Samim returned home safely.

The recent attacks on advocates at Bankshall Court and Baruipur Court are equally unacceptable.

West Bengal cannot permit a culture of intimidation and JUNGLE RAJ to prevail. The rule of law must prevail over political violence. Every advocate, irrespective of political affiliation or ideology, must be able to discharge their professional duties without fear.

I strongly condemn such repeated atrocities by hooligans of BJP and urge the Administration to ensure the safety and security of advocates and take firm, impartial action against those responsible.

On Gandhi Jayanti, I bow to Bapu Ji and remember his timeless message of truth, simplicity and service.

May every step towards a stronger India remain guided by Gandhi ji’s ideals.

The video from Bihar is gut-wrenching. Shocking. And honestly, it makes me very, very angry.

Those who took the law into their own hands in the name of “moral policing” must be held accountable by the police and the law. No society can allow mobs to decide who deserves dignity, who deserves freedom, or who deserves punishment.

And to those little children - I am sorry. I apologise to you. Because somewhere, somehow, we as a nation failed you. We failed to protect you. We failed the trust you placed in the adults, institutions and society around you.

And there is a political hypocrisy we cannot ignore: BJP leaders demand justice in states where they are not in power. But where they are in power, they are the instrument of injustice

India, please wake up.

Minutes after we extended our support to the Congress candidate for the bypoll in Nandigram, the Congress candidate Milan Pradhan was arrested. The timing raises serious questions and is the usual BJP formula: dig out an old case. But why now? Just after we announced support to the Congress! The BJP’s politics of vendetta and atrocities show a clear pattern. With manipulation, with vote loot, with intimidation the Election Agency-BJP partnership is killing democracy every day

Congratulations to Hon’ble Justice RV Ghuge on taking oath as the new Chief Justice of the Calcutta High Court.

I convey my very best wishes to him as he takes on this new appointment and warmly welcome him to our great state of West Bengal.

Extremely saddened by the tragedy in Delhi today where a hostel building collapsed.
I pray for the speedy recovery of the injured and my deepest condolences to the heartbroken families.
Every life is precious, but when students lose their lives pursuing their dreams, it hurts even more.
Let’s find real solutions to ensure a better future for our students.

On the solemn occasion of Mother Teresa’s death anniversary, I visited the Missionaries of Charity in Kolkata.

I also met with Sr. Mary Joseph M.C., Superior General of the Missionaries of Charity.

Mother Teresa devoted her life to serving the most vulnerable, touching compassion, restoring dignity and reminding the world of the power of selfless service.

Her legacy reminds us that humanity must always come before everything else.