Firhad Hakim

Mamata's close aide Firhad Hakim apologises for derogatory remark against woman BJP leader

The apology comes after the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) lodged a formal complaint with the Election Commission, demanding censure against Hakim in the by-poll campaign.

08 November 2024, 14:22 IST

Senior TMC minister Firhad Hakim apologises for derogatory remark against woman BJP leader

Mamata's close aide Firhad Hakim apologises for derogatory remark against woman BJP leader

08 November 2024, 14:22 IST

TMC'S Firhad Hakim calls women 'maal'; faces BJP ire

'Maal' is a very cheap, sleazy word... a very disrespectful word towards women and I am sure that not only 'janab' Firhad Hakim, all the MPs, MLAs and the party members of TMC think that the women of Bengal are 'maal', which is 'bhogya vastu,' said BJP leader Agnimitra Paul

07 November 2024, 04:30 IST

TMC'S Firhad Hakim calls women 'maal'; faces BJP ire

07 November 2024, 04:30 IST

AI image sparks row between Kolkata Mayor Hakim and DYFI leader Meenakshi

Kolkata Police Commissioner Manoj Verma confirmed that a probe has been initiated into the matter.

26 October 2024, 19:45 IST

AI image sparks row between Kolkata Mayor Hakim and DYFI leader Meenakshi

26 October 2024, 19:45 IST

'Had no intention to hurt anyone': West Bengal minister Firhad Hakim on controversy over his remarks

BJP MLAs were staging walkouts whenever Hakim was rising to speak in the House over the remarks he made at the All India Quran Competition last month.

01 August 2024, 20:22 IST

'Had no intention to hurt anyone': West Bengal minister Firhad Hakim on controversy over his remarks

01 August 2024, 20:22 IST

Bengal minister should withdraw 'need to spread Islam’ comment, says BJP; stages walkout

Hakim, the Urban Development Minister, claimed that his comments have no relation to politics as well as the society and he would remain secular as he has been.

31 July 2024, 11:02 IST

Bengal minister should withdraw 'need to spread Islam’ comment, says BJP; stages walkout

31 July 2024, 11:02 IST

Bengal minister Firhad Hakim hospitalised due to severe dehydration

This was the second time in a month's time that Hakim, the Urban Development and Municipal Affairs Minister, was hospitalised.

13 February 2024, 15:25 IST

Bengal minister Firhad Hakim hospitalised due to severe dehydration

13 February 2024, 15:25 IST

No compromise in demolishing illegal structures: West Bengal minister

Hakim, also the mayor of Kolkata, highlighted the recent suspension of six personnel by the city civic body for neglecting action against an illegal construction.

07 February 2024, 16:06 IST

No compromise in demolishing illegal structures: West Bengal minister

07 February 2024, 16:06 IST

Entire TMC party can't be called corrupt just because some leaders indulged in corruption: Bengal minister Firhad Hakim

Hakim's comment drew sharp reactions from not only the opposition but also from within his own party as TMC spokesperson Kunal Ghosh also slammed his statement.

01 January 2024, 17:11 IST

Entire TMC party can't be called corrupt just because some leaders indulged in corruption: Bengal minister Firhad Hakim

01 January 2024, 17:11 IST

Mamata Banerjee is Bengal's Santa Claus, says state minister Firhad Hakim

'Mamata Banerjee is our very own Santa, who helps needy parents in continuing the education of their girl child through the Kanyashree scheme,' said Hakim.

24 December 2023, 17:34 IST

Mamata Banerjee is Bengal's Santa Claus, says state minister Firhad Hakim

24 December 2023, 17:34 IST

'Harassed as I didn't bow before BJP': Bengal minister Firhad Hakim after CBI raid

Hakim, who serves as the minister for urban development and municipal affairs and also holds the position of mayor of Kolkata, is a prominent figure in the TMC with significant influence within the party's structure.

08 October 2023, 15:37 IST

'Harassed as I didn't bow before BJP': Bengal minister Firhad Hakim after CBI raid

08 October 2023, 15:37 IST