Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee has called off the sit-in protest against the centre amid a full blown political stand-off that saw a host of opposition leaders extending support to the Trinamool Congress chief. The Central Bureau of Investigation, whose move to barge into the house of the Kolkata police chief and question him triggered the mega row, went to the Supreme Court, which heard the evidence against Rajeev Kumar today. The CBI has accused Rajeev Kumar of being a "potential accused" in the Saradha and Rose Valley Ponzi schemes -- cases he investigated -- and said it was possible that he might have tried to destroy evidence. Rajeev Kumar cannot be arrested, the top court has given the verdict and his questioning will be done in Shillong.
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Mamata Banerjee Calls Off Protest In Kolkata: Highlights
Mamata Banerjee protest Day 3: The CBI, whose move to barge into the house of the Kolkata police chief and question him triggered the mega row, went to the Supreme Court, which heard the evidence against Rajeev Kumar today.
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Updated : February 05, 2019 8:31 pm IST
Mamata Banerjee's protest entered Day 3 today in the heart of Kolkata (File)
Kolkata:
Feb 05, 2019 18:35 (IST)
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Tejashwi Yadav is speaking at Mamata Banerjee's sit-in protest.
Feb 05, 2019 14:46 (IST)
Himanta Biswa Sarma to NDTV: It is very painful that Mamata Banerjee whom I respect so much is accusing me without any kind of fact and circumstances, CBI had called me as a witness. I joined the investigation much before I joined the BJP in fact after I was called to stay in Congress for more three months and even CBI in the court has given statement that I am just a witness , so Mamata didi's effort to join dot with me, my party to Saradha scam is very painful.
Feb 05, 2019 14:43 (IST)
In Berhampur, Shahnawaz Hussain who drove up was not allowed to hold a rally. He is currently addressing a Press Conference.
Feb 05, 2019 14:34 (IST)
BJP leader Shahnawaz Hussain said the TMC-led government in West Bengal has denied the party permission for a rally in Murshidabad and alleged that there is complete lawlessness in the state.
Mr Hussain said he will still go to Murshidabad and is already on the way.
Last week, Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath was denied permission to hold a rally in the state, which is witnessing a political slugfest between the ruling TMC and the BJP.
Yogi Adityanath is also headed to Bengal to hold a rally in Purulia. Mamata Banerjee has said "arrangements can be made last minute" if requests are made 3 years prior.
Mr Hussain said he will still go to Murshidabad and is already on the way.
Last week, Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath was denied permission to hold a rally in the state, which is witnessing a political slugfest between the ruling TMC and the BJP.
Yogi Adityanath is also headed to Bengal to hold a rally in Purulia. Mamata Banerjee has said "arrangements can be made last minute" if requests are made 3 years prior.
Feb 05, 2019 14:23 (IST)
Odisha's Naveen Patnaik when asked if there has been any communication with Mamata Banerjee over CBI matter:
No one from TMC has been in contact with us for at least a year. Our party statement yesterday had to do with events in our state. We would like CBI to do a professional and non political job.
No one from TMC has been in contact with us for at least a year. Our party statement yesterday had to do with events in our state. We would like CBI to do a professional and non political job.
Feb 05, 2019 14:19 (IST)
Mamata Banerjee on BJP rallies in Bengal:
While Amit Shah was recovering from swine flu, he came to Bengal. That was not right. We wanted him to get better. And then they say we denied him permission. I have not forgotten. I was denied guest house in Maharashtra, Bihar. You put your own house in order first, then take action against us.
While Amit Shah was recovering from swine flu, he came to Bengal. That was not right. We wanted him to get better. And then they say we denied him permission. I have not forgotten. I was denied guest house in Maharashtra, Bihar. You put your own house in order first, then take action against us.
The Nobel prize of Rabindranath Tagore was stolen. I want to ask CBI, will you first solve that? It's been 7-8 years. Why can't you give us the papers for Nobel Prize?
We have not denied permission for rally, they only ask for permission 3 hrs before the rally, arrangements can't be made last minute
Feb 05, 2019 13:07 (IST)
Uttar Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister Keshav Prasad Maurya alleged that Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee had put democracy in peril in West Bengal and sought to know if Kolkata Police chief Rajeev Kumar was an office bearer of her party TMC.
"I feel that in West Bengal democracy is in peril. Someone occupying a constitutional post is violating the federal structure of the country. This certainly does not augur well for the democracy of the country," Mr Maurya told PTI in an interview.
"I feel that in West Bengal democracy is in peril. Someone occupying a constitutional post is violating the federal structure of the country. This certainly does not augur well for the democracy of the country," Mr Maurya told PTI in an interview.
Feb 05, 2019 13:05 (IST)
BJP National General Secretary Kailash Vijayvargiya Tuesday thanked the Supreme Court for directing Kolkata Police Commissioner Rajeev Kumar to appear before the CBI, saying it was a "victory of democracy" and demanded the resignation of West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee.
The top court Tuesday directed Mr Kumar to make himself available before the CBI and "faithfully" cooperate with the agency in investigation of cases arising out of the Saradha chit fund scam probe.
"The SC verdict is a victory of democracy. Mamata Banerjee should immediately tender resignation," Mr Vijayvargiya told PTI.
The top court Tuesday directed Mr Kumar to make himself available before the CBI and "faithfully" cooperate with the agency in investigation of cases arising out of the Saradha chit fund scam probe.
"The SC verdict is a victory of democracy. Mamata Banerjee should immediately tender resignation," Mr Vijayvargiya told PTI.
Feb 05, 2019 12:21 (IST)
Derek O'Brien said Mamata has stood for rights before and this is another victory.
Feb 05, 2019 11:57 (IST)
The Trinamool Congress has listed 4 reasons why this is a big win for Mamata Banerjee:
1. Hon'ble Supreme Court directs the CBI and Kolkata Police Commissioner to meet at a neutral venue. The neutral venue directed by CJI is Shillong.
2. No coercive steps to be taken by CBI against Kolkata Police Commissioner. He cannot be arrested.
3. Centre has made allegations of armed rebellion and breakdown of constitutional machinery. Court has not paid heed to this.
4. With regard to contempt petition the 3 parties CS DGP and police chief should submit their replies by 18th. Matter to be listed on 20th. Personal appearance if required will be communicated by secretary general of the top court after the court peruses the reply.
1. Hon'ble Supreme Court directs the CBI and Kolkata Police Commissioner to meet at a neutral venue. The neutral venue directed by CJI is Shillong.
2. No coercive steps to be taken by CBI against Kolkata Police Commissioner. He cannot be arrested.
3. Centre has made allegations of armed rebellion and breakdown of constitutional machinery. Court has not paid heed to this.
4. With regard to contempt petition the 3 parties CS DGP and police chief should submit their replies by 18th. Matter to be listed on 20th. Personal appearance if required will be communicated by secretary general of the top court after the court peruses the reply.
Feb 05, 2019 11:42 (IST)
Law minister Ravi Shankar Prasad said Supreme Court has made it clear Rajeev Kumar will have to appear in court, not in Kolkata, but in Shillong. "Some people are calling it a victory. What can we say. Question is why was Rajiv Kumar not coming forward in 3 years?"
"Thousands of crores of poor people lost in Saradha, Narada and Rose Valley scams. Shouldn't there be a probe? Opposition parties standing with Mamata Banerjee haven't said anything in this regard. Contempt notice has been sent to top officials of Bengal government. Lets not politicise the issue, today is the moral victory of the CBI," he said.
Feb 05, 2019 11:26 (IST)
Pointers from Mamata Banerjee's press conference at her protest spot in Kolkata:
- Only the people and nobody is the big boss of this country. Only democracy is the big boss of this country.
- Just calling them and arresting them. People cannot go to court. CBI has its own court. How will people get justice. I am fighting for millions of people not just Rajeev Kumar.
- On asked if she will continue her dharna, "I will not decide in a hurry. Let me consult my people. So many opposition leaders are coming. Today Naidu is coming. We are not fighting alone. Let me consult and tell."
- On top court verdict, "It's not my victory alone. It's victory of constitution. It's the victory of Save India."
- Our movement is the movement of people. I have digested the injustice for too long. My heart was crying at the injustice.
- In the top court, Centre's allegations have been rejected. Mutual place has to be agreed on. Rajeev Kumar's arrest has been denied.
- Today is victory of democracy, victory of Save India, victory of people.
- On allegation about Yogi Adityanath chopper not being allowed to land, "It's absolutely wrong."
- Modi hatao, Desh bachao--- We will fight the battle with all the political parties. All the people are invited to be the prime minister.
- PM Modi has destroyed democracy.
- Tell Yogi Adityanath to take care of UP first. So many people have been killed, even cops are not safe.
- Will discuss with everyone about the dharna then see if will continue or not.
- I am ready to lay down my life for my country but I won't tolerate the injustice.
- So many people are involved in the chit fund case. Babul Supriyo said he was the rose in Rose Valley. What happened to that?
- I have written a bestseller, I am an artist, that is why I paint. This has nothing to do with me selling my paintings to chit fund companies.
- My dharna was not to cause inconvenience. Has Jayalalithaa not protested? There are so many leaders who have protested.
- I have struggled all through my life. I have campaigned for human rights. Campaigned for lock up day when Narasimha Rao was PM over rights violation, the protest went on for over 20 days. Mr Rao heeded our concerns. I protested when farmers' lands were being taken away forcefully. I was on protest for 26 days.
- Mamata Banerjee says CBI-Kolkata police commissioner tussle was nothing but political vendetta.
Feb 05, 2019 11:09 (IST)
Hearing in Supreme Court on West Bengal CBI matter: Abhishek Manu Singhvi appearing for West Bengal government said, "It's an attempt to humiliate and score point. What's the great urgency? For 5 years there was no FIR. There is not a single FIR against Rajeev Kumar under 201 (Destruction of evidence) of the IPC.
Attorney General KK Venugopal pleads before the Supreme Court to initiate contempt of court proceedings against the alleged contemnors.
Attorney General KK Venugopal pleads before the Supreme Court to initiate contempt of court proceedings against the alleged contemnors.
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