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TMC leaders were devastated by Mamata Banerjee's "reign of terror", says BJP's Manan Kumar Mishra

A Bharatiya Janata Party Member of Parliament has claimed that Mamata Banerjee's leadership instilled fear within the Trinamool Congress. Meanwhile, a group of TMC Members of Parliament have formally requested separate seating in the Lok Sabha. This move signals potential internal divisions within the party. These developments follow the TMC's…

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"Completely destroyed it": Kunal Ghosh slams Sudip Bandhopadhyay over BJP meet

Trinamool Congress MLA Kunal Ghosh criticizes senior leader Sudip Bandyopadhyay for meeting Union Minister Bhupender Yadav. Ghosh alleges Bandyopadhyay has weakened the party organization. The article highlights growing internal crisis within TMC with several MLAs and MPs rebelling. Rebel MPs are urged to resign their Lok Sabha seats won under…

The Economic Times

'Mamata Banerjee is a fighter politician, she is not someone who fears FIRs': Sanjay Raut backs TMC chief

Sanjay Raut, a Shiv Sena (UBT) MP, questions the FIR against Mamata Banerjee. He asks why similar action was not taken against others for provocative speeches. Raut supports Banerjee, calling her a fighter. The FIR was registered on June 7. It alleges Banerjee delivered a misleading speech. This comes amid…

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Constitutional expert questions plan of TMC rebel MPs to seek 'real TMC' status from Speaker

Rebel Trinamool Congress MPs plan to approach Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla seeking recognition as the 'real TMC' parliamentary group. A constitutional expert states the Election Commission, not the Speaker, has the authority to decide party status. The expert advises the rebel group to approach the EC with evidence of…

The Economic Times

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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Former Bengal minister Manas Bhunia quits TMC

Former minister Manas Bhunia has resigned from the Trinamool Congress. This adds to the party's ongoing crisis following its assembly poll defeat. Bhunia, a senior leader, quit all organisational posts. He stated he will continue to serve his constituency. Bhunia lost the recent assembly polls from Sabang. He had previously…

The Economic Times

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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TMC unrest deepens as Sudip Bandyopadhyay meets BJP's Bhupender Yadav in Delhi

Senior TMC MP Sudip Bandyopadhyay met Union Minister Bhupender Yadav in Delhi. This meeting fuels speculation about Bandyopadhyay joining a dissident TMC group. Rebel MPs plan to meet the Lok Sabha Speaker to seek recognition as the 'real TMC'. A significant number of TMC MLAs have already broken away in…

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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.

The Economic Times

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.

The Economic Times

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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TMC Lok Sabha mass exodus: 19 MPs including Saayoni Ghosh and Satabdi Roy sign dissent note to Speaker

Trinamool Congress is in significant internal turmoil. Several MPs have sought separate seating in Lok Sabha, signaling a split. Rajya Sabha MPs are resigning, raising questions about party unity. Rebel leaders deny merger talks with Congress but claim strong MLA support. Speculation of alignment with NDA is also rife.

The Economic Times

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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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…

The Economic Times

Two factions, two directions: TMC rebels face unprecedented political divide

The TMC is experiencing a significant split. A majority of its MLAs have formed a breakaway faction, vowing constructive opposition against the BJP in West Bengal. Simultaneously, a section of its Lok Sabha MPs have pledged allegiance to the BJP-led NDA. This creates an ideological incoherence within the party.

The Economic Times

Mamata Banerjee meets Sonia Gandhi amid rebellion in Trinamool Congress

Trinamool supremo Mamata Banerjee met senior Congress leader Sonia Gandhi. The meeting followed an INDIA bloc gathering and Trinamool's recent election defeat. Discussions focused on future party strategies. This comes amid internal Trinamool dissent and a move by some members to align with the NDA. The leaders shared a warm…

The Economic Times

'You have ED, CBI, I have 'Maa, Maati, Maanush', my party': TMC's Kalyan Banerjee trains guns at BJP

Trinamool Congress MPs Kalyan Banerjee and Kirti Azad have responded to concerns about internal dissent. They assert the party's strength lies with the people of Bengal and its workers. Azad criticized leaders questioning the party post-election, calling them traitors. He stated that those wishing to join the BJP are free…

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"Party is slipping out of her hands": BJP's Shehzad Poonawalla claims 60 TMC MLAs, distancing themselves from Mamata Banerjee

Bharatiya Janata Party leader Shehzad Poonawalla alleges internal discord within the Trinamool Congress. He claims many TMC MLAs and MPs are unhappy with the leadership of Mamata Banerjee and Abhishek Banerjee. This comes after TMC leader Kirti Azad dismissed reports of a separate group of MPs supporting the NDA. Azad…

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What happened at the INDIA bloc meeting? Pushback against Congress, conciliatory end

The meeting of the INDIA bloc in New Delhi, on Monday, June 8, saw criticism of the Congress from several regional parties, introspection on the alliance’s functioning, and a decision to form a coordination committee and meet once every two months.

The Economic Times

TMC turmoil reaches Parliament as 20 MPs 'desire' to ally with BJP-led NDA

Trinamool Congress faces internal turmoil as MP Kakoli Ghosh Dastidar claims 20 MPs have written to the Lok Sabha Speaker seeking alignment with the NDA. This follows a closed-door meeting where MPs reportedly voiced dissatisfaction with party leadership and electoral defeat assessment, fueling speculation of a split.

The Economic Times

Sukhendu's exit deepens TMC unrest, rebel leader Ritabrata claims more MPs set to break ranks

Rebel TMC leader Ritabrata Banerjee views Sukhendu Shekhar Ray's resignation as a significant protest. He believes more party parliamentarians will publicly oppose the leadership. This comes as dissident TMC MPs reportedly met with a Union minister. Banerjee criticizes the party's internal functioning and favouritism. The TMC faces a volatile phase…

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As Mamata Banerjee attends INDIA bloc meet, dissident TMC MPs huddle in Delhi; split buzz reaches Parliament

Political unrest within the TMC is now affecting its parliamentary wing. A group of around 20 TMC MPs met in Delhi to discuss their future course. They expressed displeasure with the party's parliamentary leadership. MPs voiced concerns that the leadership is not acknowledging the reasons for the recent electoral setback.…

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Rajya Sabha Chairman accepts TMC MP Sukhendu Sekhar Ray's resignation

Rajya Sabha Chairman C P Radhakrishnan accepted the resignation of TMC member Sukhendu Sekhar Ray. His seat from West Bengal is now vacant. Ray stated he resigned in principle from the party due to rampant corruption. This development follows a rebellion within the party's legislature wing in West Bengal. The…

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Trinamool Congress MPs in huddle over possible separate grouping

Trinamool Congress MPs met in New Delhi to discuss a potential party breakaway. Sukhendu Sekhar Ray resigned from the Rajya Sabha and the party, citing principles. This follows a separate group of 60 Trinamool MLAs forming in the West Bengal Assembly. Meanwhile, party leaders Mamata Banerjee and Abhishek Banerjee attended…

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