Mamata seeks Modi's ouster, 'national govt' under Advani

January 6, 2017

Kolkata, Jan 6: Locked in a bitter feud with the Centre over demonetisation, West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee today sought resignation of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and mooted a "national government" headed by BJP veteran L K Advani, Finance Minister Arun Jaitley or Home Minister Rajnath Singh.

mamathaThe TMC supremo, who has declared an all out war against the Modi dispensation over demonetisation and arrest of her party MPs in chit fund scam, sought President Pranab Mukherjee's intervention to "save the country from Narendra Modi".

"All opposition parties should forget their differences and come together to save the nation. "It's high time the President intervened and saved the country. That person (Modi) can't lead the nation. He should step down. There should be a national government," she said, suggesting the names of Advani, Jaitley and Singh to replace Modi.

She appreciated Mukherjee's yesterday's statement that demonetisation could lead to a temporary slowdown of the economy. "I have never seen such a vindictive government at the Centre. They are breaking age-old institutions like the Planning Commission and others. They are breaking the backbone of the government," she told reporters.

The Chief Minister claimed West Bengal had lost Rs 5,500 crore following demonetisation and accused the Centre of "letting loose a reign of terror" on Opposition parties. A combative Banerjee also dared the BJP leaders to "touch her" when she visits the party-ruled Jharkhand.

"Two of my ministers and party leaders will visit Jharkhand and meet the tribal whose land has been forcibly taken away by the state government. After they come back and give me a report, I will visit Jharkhand. They (BJP) have said they will beat me up, If I visit a BJP-ruled state. I want to see if they can even touch me," Banerjee said.

Her comments followed BJP general secretary Kailash Vijayvargiya's recent warning to the TMC to "mend its ways or face consequences" after a string of attacks on party offices and leaders following the arrest of Sudip Bandyopadhyay, Trinamool Congress' leader in the Lok Sabha, in a chit fund scam case.

Vijayvargiya had wondered whether TMC MPs and even Mamata Banerjee would be able to go around the country and enter New Delhi if his party started protesting against them.

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Saleem
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Sunday, 8 Jan 2017

Mr. Naren, I have nothing more to explain to you. Please don't bring daesh or Isis to Islamic fold, they are dogs of hell and those vultures fed and led by an anti Islamic administration which is a naked truth. When you said Modi, putin n trumph are your godfathers, thats enough for me. Let us wait and watch. Truth has come and falsehood has perished. Indeed falsehood is ever perishing and bound to perish.

Naren kotian
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Sunday, 8 Jan 2017

Saleem thanks for your hidaya( hrudaya) poorvaka maathugalu ...:) .let me inform you that I am not a practising Hindu either .embraced Buddhism long back .our views are nationalistic in nature .any leader who strongly endorses nationalism above religion ...we will stand behind ...of course I was trained by RSS since childhood and we owe allegiance to it ..just like one particular terror sect owes allegiance to daesh ....we consider jihadists are threat to our national unity as they think religion ummah first and they rush to give chummah for them .medieval history has proved that how non Muslims were treated in bad manners ..what Isis doing today . .it happened in India for almost 800 years. So we don't forget the history ....we truly love this Indian soil and wow allegiance to ultra nationalist ....in this case sangh parivar. .. Religion is last priority . and religion for me is a very personal matter and me strong believer in Buddhist way of life .. Buddhist are basically very much peaceful people avara pitta ne netti ge iro haage maadirbekaadre jihadi galu yaava range nalli third rated irbeku ...u travel in non Islamic world and see the real reaction ...bhaavi inda aache banni ...its the reason nationalist leaders like Narendra modi ,trump and Putin type leaders are getting born ....

Naren kotian
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Sunday, 8 Jan 2017

Saleem thanks for your hidaya( hrudaya) poorvaka maathugalu ...:) .let me inform you that I am not a practising Hindu either .embraced Buddhism long back .our views are nationalistic in nature .any leader who strongly endorses nationalism above religion ...we will stand behind ...of course I was trained by RSS since childhood and we owe allegiance to it ..just like one particular terror sect owes allegiance to daesh ....we consider jihadists are threat to our national unity as they think religion ummah first and they rush to give chummah for them .medieval history has proved that how non Muslims were treated in bad manners ..what Isis doing today . .it happened in India for almost 800 years. So we don't forget the history ....we truly love this Indian soil and wow allegiance to ultra nationalist ....in this case sangh parivar. .. Religion is last priority . and religion for me is a very personal matter and me strong believer in Buddhist way of life .. Buddhist are basically very much peaceful people avara pitta ne netti ge iro haage maadirbekaadre jihadi galu yaava range nalli third rated irbeku ...u travel in non Islamic world and see the real reaction ...bhaavi inda aache banni ...its the reason nationalist leaders like Narendra modi ,trump and Putin type leaders are getting born ....

Saleem
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Sunday, 8 Jan 2017

Naren, you are such a good man. Whenever you write its always provocative and anti Islamic. But I welcome your approach, I don't know what makes Islam is so hatred to you. Islam is the only religion on the face of the earth that teaches and shows what is true love, peace and mercy. The most worst part is that you are mixing politics with religion. Whenever you speak you bring jihadis n militants r Muslims, I don't cares whom you support in Indian politics, my only request just try to read holy Quran once with understanding. If you're one of those whom Allah almighty chosen for guidance you will. We pray for your hidaya (guidance from Allah).

Naren Bhatt
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Friday, 6 Jan 2017

Manuist Naren Kotian is abusing a true Hindu woman. Those who dont respect women and suspect their own mothers and sisters are shameless creatures.

Naren kotian
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Friday, 6 Jan 2017

Haha ...this lady who is a darling of jihadis wants to oust sarva shakthimaan modi ....modi has cult image and he is ruthless when dealing with opponents. Central govt couldn't crush him when he was cm .do you think anybody can cut his wings now ...millennium joke ...here concept is simple ...jihadi mafias are pressurising this bitch and kejri to show some opposition as their network is in bad shape and lobbying has come to ground zero ....mercilessly we must crush this lady ....hara hara modi ...jai jai modi ...para para jihadi

Naren kotian
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Friday, 6 Jan 2017

Haha ...this lady who is a darling of jihadis wants to oust sarva shakthimaan modi ....modi has cult image and he is ruthless when dealing with opponents. Central govt couldn't crush him when he was cm .do you think anybody can cut his wings now ...millennium joke ...here concept is simple ...jihadi mafias are pressurising this bitch and kejri to show some opposition as their network is in bad shape and lobbying has come to ground zero ....mercilessly we must crush this lady ....hara hara modi ...jai jai modi ...para para jihadi

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July 25,2020

Dubai, Jul 25: The founder of NMC Health, BR Shetty, has had a worldwide freezing order placed on his assets at the request of a lender that claims he has defaulted on a loan of more than $8 million (Dh29.4m).

The order was granted to Credit Europe Bank (Dubai) last month ahead of a claim filed at the DIFC Courts against Mr Shetty, New Medical Centre Trading and NMC Healthcare.

The lender said in its claim they “are jointly and severally liable” for the repayment of money initially secured through a credit agreement in December 2013 and renegotiated in December last year. Credit Europe Bank is an Amsterdam-headquartered institution specialising in trade and commodities finance with operations in nine countries.

The credit agreement was guaranteed by two security cheques which the bank said in its claim were signed by Mr Shetty – one drawn on his personal account and another on the account of New Medical Centre Trading – that have been "dishonoured upon presentation due to insufficient funds".

The bank claimed Mr Shetty “has now fled the jurisdiction of the UAE to India” and that there was a risk of his “substantial” assets in the Emirates being dissipated.

The assets frozen include properties in Abu Dhabi and Dubai, as well as shares in NMC Health, Finablr, BRS Investment Holdings and other companies. It allows for up to $7,000 per week to be spent on “ordinary living expenses and reasonable sum[s] on legal advice and representation”, a DIFC Courts document granting the freezing order shows.

Credit Europe Bank declined to comment when contacted by The National, stating it does not comment on ongoing litigation proceedings. Representatives for Mr Shetty and for NMC Healthcare, which is now being run by administrators Alvarez & Marsal, also declined to comment.

NMC Healthcare was founded by Mr Shetty in 1975 and grew from a single hospital into the UAE’s biggest privately-owned healthcare operator, which employed 2,000 doctors and 20,000 other staff. The company was listed on the London stock exchange and at its peak was valued at £8.58 billion (Dh40bn). However, its shares slumped after short seller Muddy Waters Research issued a report in December 2019 alleging the company had inflated its cash balances, overpaid for assets and understated its debts. This led to a string of damaging revelations by the company, including the fact that its debt was materially higher – at $6.6bn – than the $2.1bn on its balance sheet. NMC Healthcare was placed into administration in April by its biggest creditor, Abu Dhabi Commercial Bank, but its UAE businesses continue to trade as a going concern.

Mr Shetty said in a statement issued in April that he has been a victim of fraud committed by "a small group of current and former executives” at companies owned by him. He said bank accounts were created in his name and transactions were made without his knowledge, and that loans, cheques and bank transfers were also fraudulently guaranteed in his name using his forged signature.

In response to the claim filed by Credit Europe Bank (Dubai) at the DIFC Courts, Mr Shetty says he did not personally guarantee loans made to NMC Trading or NMC Healthcare and that the signatures used on cheques guaranteeing the loans are forgeries. His defence cites the opinion of “Dr Al Bah, an independent, experienced and qualified forensic document examiner”, that someone other than Mr Shetty signed the lending agreements and cheques.

An application by NMC Trading and NMC Healthcare to the DIFC Courts to have the claim against it heard in private for fear of triggering claims by other lenders – the group owes money to around 80 local, regional and international lenders – was dismissed, given that the appointment of administrators at the group and allegations of fraud at the company are already in the public domain.

Both companies have indicated to DIFC Courts that they intend to contest the claim against them.

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UAE Muslim
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Sunday, 26 Jul 2020

give money to RSS now to kill muslim....GOD will turn the table for moran like you BR,...shamed of tulu guy cheated the UAE govennment...not root in hell

ANONYMOUS
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Saturday, 25 Jul 2020

amount should be 8 billion dollar and not 8 million dollar

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March 14,2020

Bengaluru, Mar 14: Following the footsteps of the neighbouring state Kerala, the state government has decided to deliver groceries to the mid-day meal scheme beneficiaries at the anganwadis.

The state govt has also declared one-week holiday for anganwadis, as a precautionary measure to control the spread of COVID-19 among children.

The respective district administrations have been directed to take necessary steps to ensure that the groceries are delivered to the students’ homes as well.

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August 6,2020

Madikeri, Aug 6: Heavy rainfall triggered landslides at Brahmagiri hills in Talacauvery in Kodagu on Thursday.

Four members of the Talacauvery temple priest family are missing in the landslides informed Annies Kanmani Joy, Kodagu DC.

She also informed that Advanced Rescue Team has been rushed to incident site.

According to the reports, houses belonging to two priest families were destroyed in the incident. 

However, one house was vacant as family had moved to Bhagamandala.

Visuals from Kodagu showed a flood-like situation, with houses and vehicles submerged under rainwater.

Meanwhile, heavy rains continued to lash Dakshina Kannada, Udupi and Chikkamagaluru districts on Thursday.

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