'Don't use red beacons atop cars while travelling': Mamata Banerjee to West Bengal ministers

The West Bengal State Transport Department has also published a fresh list of VIPs and emergency officials who can use beacon lights atop their vehicles. Interestingly, the state’s Governor, Chief Minister, Assembly Speaker, and Chief Justice of the Calcutta High Court have not been included in the list.

Kolkata: West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee has now asked the state cabinet ministers not to use red beacons atop their cars while travelling. The Trinamool Congress chief said this during a felicitation ceremony for the Kolkata police.

"I have asked the state cabinet ministers not to use red beacons atop their cars while travelling. Even, the police use red beacons for smooth movement. All of this is not appreciated by people, they don`t like this," she said.

I've asked the state cabinet ministers not to use red beacons atop their cars while travelling. Even, the police use red beacons for smooth movement. All of this is not appreciated by people, they don't like this: WB CM Mamata Banerjee in felicitation ceremony of Kolkata police pic.twitter.com/PSt2FLuOiP

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