NewsBytes
    Hindi Tamil Telugu
    More
    In the news
    Narendra Modi
    Amit Shah
    Box Office Collection
    Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)
    OTT releases
    Hindi Tamil Telugu
    NewsBytes
    User Placeholder

    Hi,

    Logout

    India
    Business
    World
    Politics
    Sports
    Technology
    Entertainment
    Auto
    Lifestyle
    Inspirational
    Career
    Bengaluru
    Delhi
    Mumbai

    Download Android App

    Follow us on
    • Facebook
    • Twitter
    • Linkedin
    Home / News / Politics News / 'Don't insult me': Mamata Banerjee on PM Modi meeting row
    Next Article
    'Don't insult me': Mamata Banerjee on PM Modi meeting row
    Mamata Banerjee hits back at Centre on row over PM Modi meeting

    'Don't insult me': Mamata Banerjee on PM Modi meeting row

    By Ramya Patelkhana
    May 29, 2021
    07:05 pm

    What's the story

    Hitting back strongly at PM Narendra Modi's government Saturday, West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee accused his office of humiliating her and spreading fake, one-sided news over her meeting with him to review the damage caused by Cyclone Yaas in the state.

    Her attack came after the Centre ordered West Bengal Chief Secretary Alapan Bandyopadhyay to return to New Delhi over the row.

    Here's more.

    Banerjee attacks Centre

    'Why are quarreling with us every day?' Banerjee asks Centre

    Addressing a press conference "to set things straight," CM Banerjee accused the Modi-led government of insulting her and quarreling with the ruling Trinamool Congress (TMC) after losing West Bengal Assembly elections.

    "Don't insult me like this. We have got a landslide victory, is that why you are behaving like this? You tried everything and lost. Why are quarreling with us every day?" she questioned.

    What happened

    Centre issued an order to recall Bandyopadhyay to Delhi

    To recall, the Centre on Friday issued an order to recall Bandyopadhyay to Delhi, directing him to report to the Department of Personnel and Training (DoPT) on Monday morning. It also asked West Bengal's government to relieve him immediately.

    This came after Banerjee skipped a PM Modi-chaired review meeting on Cyclone Yaas and instead decided to have a 15-minute interaction with him on Friday.

    The meeting

    Banerjee skipped meeting, instead interacted with PM for 15 minutes

    Banerjee reportedly skipped the meeting due to prior plans and instead had a 15-minute interaction with Modi at Kalaikunda airbase. She submitted a report to him, seeking Rs. 20,000cr financial assistance from the Centre.

    While the Centre claimed she made PM Modi and Governor Jagdeep Dhankar wait for 30 minutes, Banerjee denied it, saying it was she who waited 20 minutes to meet Modi.

    'Took permission'

    Sought PM Modi's permission to leave the meeting: Banerjee

    Banerjee said she sought PM Modi's permission to leave the meeting to visit a coastal district as planned earlier.

    "I had made plans to visit cyclone-hit areas. I had to travel to Sagar and Digha to see the damage caused by Cyclone Yaas. All my plans were made...then suddenly we get a call that Prime Minister wants to visit...to assess the situation," she said.

    Statement

    Allow Bandyopadhyay to work amidst this pandemic: Banerjee to Centre

    "I am urging you to withdraw this order against Chief Secretary (Bandyopadhyay). Please allow him to work amidst this pandemic and also carry out post-cyclone relief work," CM Banerjee said.

    "What was the fault of the Chief Secretary? He was working with me, he is a state government officer. Vacant chairs were shown deliberately to project my government in poor light," she added.

    Quote

    'You are insulting all Chief Secretaries across the nation'

    "By doing this you are insulting all Chief Secretaries across the nation - in all states. Do you think the IAS, IPS, and other civil services do not have a lobby? Do not insult or challenge them. They work very hard," said CM Banerjee.

    Facebook
    Whatsapp
    Twitter
    Linkedin
    Related News
    Latest
    Narendra Modi
    Mamata Banerjee
    Cyclone Yaas

    Latest

    Banarasi saree, 500-carats of rubies: Inside Aishwarya's regal Cannes look Aishwarya Rai Bachchan
    Prince, Arjun Bijlani, more reality stars who won jaw-dropping prizes Arjun Bijlani
    Tottenham Hotspur beat Manchester United, win Europa League title: Stats Tottenham Hotspur FC
    'Good Sex': All about Netflix romcom featuring Natalie Portman-Mark Ruffalo  Mark Ruffalo

    Narendra Modi

    Maharashtra institute gets nod to produce COVAXIN; Thackeray thanks Modi Maharashtra
    States, Opposition leaders urge Centre to start free foodgrain scheme India
    As coronavirus batters India, Modi wants Kumbh to be symbolic Haridwar
    Resume talks with farmers: Haryana Deputy CM urges PM Modi Farmers Protest

    Mamata Banerjee

    EC suspends senior cops over Nandigram incident, involving Mamata Banerjee Election Commission of India (ECI)
    'People's pain bigger': Wheelchair-bound Mamata Banerjee addresses poll rally Trinamool Congress
    Amit Shah hatching conspiracy to harass us, says Mamata Banerjee West Bengal
    PM Modi takes a dig at TMC's 'Khela Hobe' slogan West Bengal

    Cyclone Yaas

    Ten rescued after boat capsizes owing to Cyclone Yaas Odisha
    'Yaas' is now a popular baby name in Odisha Odisha
    Cyclone Yaas: PM Modi meets Mamata Banerjee, announces compensation India
    Cyclone-induced rain submerges many villages in three Odisha Districts Odisha
    Indian Premier League (IPL) Celebrity Hollywood Bollywood UEFA Champions League Tennis Football Smartphones Cryptocurrency Upcoming Movies Premier League Cricket News Latest automobiles Latest Cars Upcoming Cars Latest Bikes Upcoming Tablets
    About Us Privacy Policy Terms & Conditions Contact Us Ethical Conduct Grievance Redressal News News Archive Topics Archive Download DevBytes Find Cricket Statistics
    Follow us on
    Facebook Twitter Linkedin
    All rights reserved © NewsBytes 2025