TMC dubs Governor's decision to meet party delegation as "people's victory"
Kolkata (PTI): The Trinamool Congress dubbed Governor C V Ananda Bose's decision to meet their party delegation on Monday as a triumph of Bengal's resilience, in the wake of the indefinite sit-in outside Raj Bhavan, which entered its fifth day, demanding clearance of the state dues under MGNREGA by the Centre.
The TMC delegation, led by party's national general secretary Abhishek Banerjee, is scheduled to meet the governor on Monday evening.
According to sources at Raj Bhavan, Bose, who returned to the city on Sunday, has consented to the meeting with the TMC delegation on Monday at 4 pm.
In an official statement, the TMC stated, "In response to our official mail dated October 7, Honourable Governor, West Bengal, CV Ananda Bose has granted an appointment on Monday, October 9 at 4 PM to the AITC delegation to be led by our national general secretary Abhishek Banerjee."
The TMC celebrated the development on social media, declaring it a victory and stating that the governor had finally "relented" and agreed to meet the delegation in Kolkata. They highlighted their persistence in seeking a meeting regarding the release of pending MGNREGA funds from the Centre.
"Day 4 of our People's Movement on a street in Kolkata and @BengalGovernor finally relents! MP @derekobrienmp submitted multiple letters to the Governor seeking a meeting with our delegation regarding the release of pending dues of MGNREGA funds from the Centre," the TMC posted.
"After a lot of back and forth from 'Bengal to Delhi,' the Governor has finally agreed to meet the delegation led by @abhishekaitc at 4 PM on Oct 9. No force can diminish our spirit to keep fighting for Bengal's rights!" they added.
On Saturday, a three-member Trinamool Congress delegation met the governor in Darjeeling and urged him to take up the issue of the state's outstanding MGNREGA dues with the Centre. They also requested him to meet the protesters.
The TMC's sit-in outside Raj Bhavan, demanding the clearance of state dues under MGNREGA, has been a focal point in Bengal's political landscape since Thursday.
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CIIC hosts Anjuman Hami-e-Muslimeen Bhatkal’s president Yunus Kazia
Chennai: The Crescent Innovation and Incubation Council (CIIC) hosted Yunus Kazia, Chairperson of Imam Abdul Rahman Bin Faisal University, Dammam, Saudi Arabia and President of Anjuman Hami-e-Muslimeen, Bhatkal, and Ameen Moshin, Trustee of Anjuman Hami-e-Muslimeen, Bhatkal, for a strategic meeting to explore avenues for cross-border collaboration in fostering innovation and economic development.
The discussions centered around establishing an Innovation Hub in Saudi Arabia, leveraging global best practices in research and technological advancements. The proposed collaboration aims to strengthen ties between India and Saudi Arabia in innovation, entrepreneurship, and economic growth.
Yunus Kazia and Ameen Moshin were welcomed by the CIIC team, including its registrar and senior representatives. During the meeting, CIIC outlined a strategic vision for creating an Innovation Hub in Saudi Arabia. The proposed initiative would facilitate the exchange of ideas, technology, and resources between the two countries, foster the growth of startups and entrepreneurial ventures, and support the commercialization of research through advanced technological collaboration.
The meeting also focused on knowledge exchange in emerging technologies and innovation practices. CIIC highlighted its expertise in building structured innovation ecosystems, emphasizing its role in training programs to enhance research and innovation capabilities. Collaborative research and the sharing of best practices in incubation, mentorship programs, funding models, and international partnerships were discussed as critical areas of focus.
Both parties explored the potential for bridging the gap between the two countries in technological innovation and economic development. The discussions included plans for fostering startups in technology, healthcare, education, and sustainability sectors. The partnership aims to create a global ecosystem of innovation while contributing to economic prosperity by aligning with emerging industrial trends.
A shared vision for the future emerged from the meeting, with both sides expressing a commitment to advancing innovation and entrepreneurship. Plans to develop a roadmap for the proposed Innovation Hub include conducting a feasibility study, drafting a formal Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), and initiating joint research, workshops, and conferences to ensure knowledge transfer.
The visit was described as a significant step toward strengthening India-Saudi ties in technological development and fostering a culture of innovation.
Abdul Rahman Badar, Secretary, Bhatkal Muslim Association Chennai was also present during the visit.
