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TMC MPs' NCPI merger bid revives memories of Arunachal's Khandu playbook

Twenty rebel Trinamool Congress MPs plan to merge with a lesser-known party. This move echoes a 2016 Arunachal Pradesh political realignment. Legal opinions are sought on the merger's validity. Constitutional experts highlight that only a political party can merge, not individual legislators. The TMC leadership disputes the rebel MPs' merger…

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Lok Sabha Speaker gave Abhishek Banerjee 2-hour notice during ED questioning: Sources

Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla will hear both sides of the Trinamool Congress regarding a rebel faction's merger request. This comes amid a standoff over a summons issued to Abhishek Banerjee. Banerjee was unable to attend a meeting due to an Enforcement Directorate interrogation. The Speaker will decide on the…

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TMC MLA Rathin Ghosh leaves ED office after questioning in municipality recruitment scam probe

TMC MLA and former West Bengal minister Rathin Ghosh left the Enforcement Directorate office in Kolkata after participating in the agency's probe into the alleged municipality recruitment scam. The ED is investigating alleged irregularities in municipal recruitments, with Ghosh appearing before officials as part of the ongoing inquiry.

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West Bengal court issues arrest warrant against Abhishek Banerjee aide in land scam case

An arrest warrant has been issued for Sumit Roy, a close associate of TMC leader Abhishek Banerjee. Roy is wanted in connection with a land scam case in Paschim Medinipur district. Police have been unable to locate him despite extensive searches. Roy has approached the Calcutta High Court seeking anticipatory…

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'Truth will come out': BJP's Nisith Pramanik as Abhishek Banerjee faces ED questioning

Abhishek Banerjee appeared before the Enforcement Directorate for questioning in the teacher recruitment scam. A BJP leader expressed faith in the system to uncover the truth. The ED is investigating alleged irregularities in primary teacher recruitment. Properties worth crores have been attached. Thousands of appointments were quashed by the Supreme…

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'Was it Didi standing for election, or was it us?': TMC rebel MP Arup Chakraborty questions Mamata Banerjee after faction merges with NCPI

Defending the decision of the rebel MPs, Chakraborty said, "Was it Didi standing for election, or was it us? Whom did the public vote for? Mamata Banerjee wasn't standing in the elections everywhere. There is no such thing as 'our party'... A party doesn't belong to just one person or…

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TMC MP Abhishek Banerjee appears before ED in primary school jobs scam case

Trinamool Congress leader Abhishek Banerjee appeared before the Enforcement Directorate in Kolkata on Monday for questioning in connection with the alleged school jobs scam. Investigators are focusing on the money trail and seeking to reconcile financial and communication data with Banerjee's statements to trace alleged proceeds of crime.

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TMC rebel MPs may seek separate party recognition, Speaker to decide: Dilip Ghosh

West Bengal minister Dilip Ghosh said the Lok Sabha Speaker will decide on any request by rebel TMC MPs for separate party recognition after examining their submissions. He also commented on CID questioning of Abhishek Banerjee, saying the TMC leader has appeared before agencies multiple times and continues to receive…

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TMC MP Sudip Bandyopadhyay says he is with rebel camp, backs advisory role for Mamata

Senior TMC MP Sudip Bandyopadhyay has joined a dissident faction seeking control of the party's parliamentary wing. He supports a proposal to keep Mamata Banerjee in an advisory role. Rebels claim more MPs will join, increasing their Lok Sabha strength. They plan to seek recognition as a separate parliamentary bloc.

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Abhishek Banerjee writes to LS Speaker, urges rejection of separate group status for TMC

Trinamool Congress leader Abhishek Banerjee has written to Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla. He requested that no separate group or faction of the party be recognized. Banerjee wants the Trinamool Congress to be treated as a single entity. The party wants an opportunity to be heard before any decision is…

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Signature forgery case: Abhishek Banerjee, Kunal Ghosh at CID headquarters for questioning

TMC leader Abhishek Banerjee appeared for a second round of questioning by the CID in Kolkata in the signature forgery case. The probe concerns alleged forgery of MLA signatures for the Leader of Opposition appointment. Another TMC MLA, Kunal Ghosh, was also questioned. Investigators are cross-checking statements and may conduct…

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Mamata Banerjee rejigs TMC's youth, women wings; removes Saayoni Ghosh, Mala Roy from key positions

TMC chief Mamata Banerjee has made significant changes within the party. Saayoni Ghosh was removed as youth wing president and replaced by Arnab Banerjee. Mala Roy was replaced as women's wing president by Alifa Ahmed. These moves come as several TMC MPs are reportedly forming a breakaway faction. The party…

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TMC leader Derek O'Brien rejects party merger rumours, calls reports 'fake news'

Trinamool Congress leader Derek O'Brien has called reports of a party merger fake news. This comes amid speculation following recent meetings between Trinamool Congress and Congress leaders in New Delhi. Mamata Banerjee met Sonia Gandhi, and Abhishek Banerjee met Rahul Gandhi. Both parties state these interactions aim to strengthen opposition…

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'Abhishek Banerjee is like my son, duty of father to forgive': Kalyan Banerjee strike reconciliatory note

TMC MP Kalyan Banerjee has softened his stance towards nephew Abhishek Banerjee, calling him his son and emphasizing paternal forgiveness. This comes amid reports of internal party rifts and CID searches at Abhishek Banerjee's residence. The party denies any merger with Congress. Political turmoil intensifies with an FIR against Mamata…

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West Bengal: Police search TMC MLA Abhishek Banerjee's Kolkata residence, ED to question him on Monday

Police conducted a pre-dawn raid at Trinamool Congress leader Abhishek Banerjee's Kolkata residence. The operation was linked to a financial fraud investigation. Central forces assisted local police. Mamata Banerjee rushed to her nephew's house. The search lasted over four hours. This development follows recent questioning and summons from various agencies.

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ED searches TMC MLA Madan Mitra's premises in alleged municipality recruitment scam probe

The Enforcement Directorate conducted searches at seven locations linked to TMC MLA Madan Mitra as part of a probe into the West Bengal municipality recruitment scam. Investigators suspect bribes were paid for ineligible candidates' appointments, with cash and gold allegedly routed through middlemen to Mitra. Over 125 appointments are under…

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'They broke open the lock...': Bengal Police raid Abhishek Banerjee's residence for over 4 hours

Police conducted a pre-dawn raid at Abhishek Banerjee's Kolkata residence. The operation, involving central forces, was linked to a case filed in Paschim Medinipur district. This development follows recent questioning of Banerjee by the West Bengal CID. The raid lasted for several hours, with police entering the premises. Banerjee alleged…

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Debate on real TMC settled; Mamata, Abhishek represent fake TMC: BJP

The BJP claims a document signed by 20 Trinamool Congress Lok Sabha MPs indicates a "real TMC" led by Kakoli Ghosh Dastidar, not Mamata Banerjee and her nephew. BJP spokesperson Shehzad Poonawalla alleged an "implosion" within TMC due to dynastic politics, stating the party has moved away from Mamata Banerjee.

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6 ‘triggers’ and ‘pressures’ outside: The anatomy of Mamata camp’s collapse

Mamata Banerjee is running out of time. Almost two-thirds of the Trinamool Congress’s 28 Lok Sabha MPs have come together to form a separate bloc and support the National Democratic Alliance (NDA).

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Sign forgery case: Bengal CID not satisfied with Abhishek's replies, summons him again on June 14

West Bengal CID has summoned TMC leader Abhishek Banerjee for a second round of questioning on June 14. Investigators were reportedly dissatisfied with his responses during previous questioning in an alleged signature forgery case. Banerjee is expected to provide relevant documents. The probe focuses on establishing the authenticity of documents…

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'Choose between me and Abhishek Banerjee': Kalyan Banerjee quits as TMC MP's counsel in HC case

Trinamool Congress MP Kalyan Banerjee stepped aside from a Calcutta High Court case involving Abhishek Banerjee. Banerjee cited a lack of communication regarding case filings. He also criticized Abhishek Banerjee for arrogance and disrespect towards senior party members. The development follows a CID investigation and Abhishek Banerjee receiving interim protection…

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Calcutta HC directs Abhishek Banerjee to appear before CID by 6 pm in signature forgery case

Trinamool Congress MP Abhishek Banerjee must appear before the state CID by 6 pm today. The Calcutta High Court granted him interim protection from coercive action for three weeks. The probe concerns alleged forgery of signatures of two party MLAs. Banerjee's counsel informed the court about his arrival in Kolkata.…

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TMC rebel leaders list: From Sushmita Dev to others, check leaders deserting Mamata Banerjee's party after poll blow

Trinamool Congress faces internal turmoil as Rajya Sabha MP Sushmita Dev resigns, fueling speculation of a BJP move. Rebel MPs are reportedly seeking separate seating and declaring support for the NDA. TMC leaders Kalyan Banerjee and Kirti Azad have strongly criticized these dissenting MPs, accusing them of lacking morality and…

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Signature forgery case: Calcutta HC to hear TMC MP Abhishek Banerjee's plea on Thursday

The Calcutta High Court will hear Trinamool Congress MP Abhishek Banerjee's plea on Thursday. He seeks protection from the state CID's coercive actions. The CID is investigating alleged forgery of party MLAs' signatures. Banerjee's office was raided by the CID. He wants the FIR in the signature forgery case quashed.…

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Rahul Gandhi, Abhishek Banerjee meet amid TMC's INDIA Bloc outreach

Rahul Gandhi and Abhishek Banerjee held a meeting in Delhi. This comes amid efforts to strengthen the INDIA bloc's coordination and unity. The meeting follows discussions between Mamata Banerjee and Sonia Gandhi. Opposition leaders emphasized greater coordination at a recent INDIA bloc meeting. Mamata Banerjee urged alliance partners to work…

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