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Rajya Sabha MPs elected to various statutory bodies, parliamentary panels

Ten Rajya Sabha members have been elected to various statutory bodies, including AIIMS institutes nationwide. Ashok Kumar Mittal and Rajneesh Kumar Agrawal secured positions within AIIMS institutions. Birendra Prasad Baishya and Sat Paul Sharma were also elected to AIIMS memberships. Sukhendu Sekhar Ray and Tiruchi Siva joined the Committee on…

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TMC turncoats Sukhendu Sekhar Ray, Sushmita Dev and Prakash Chik Baraik file nomination papers for RS bypolls in Bengal

Three BJP candidates filed nomination papers for West Bengal Rajya Sabha bypolls. These elections are scheduled to take place on July 24. The candidates previously resigned from the TMC and the Upper House. They are now set to return to Parliament on BJP tickets. The BJP holds enough legislators to…

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BJP's picks for Rajya Sabha bypolls signal next phase of Bengal's political realignment

The BJP nominated three former TMC MPs for Rajya Sabha bypolls after their induction. These nominations signal the ruling party's focus on consolidating its position in state politics. The BJP comfortably crosses the required MLA support mark to win all three seats. This move reinforces the BJP's confidence in showcasing…

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Who is Sushmita Dev? Miranda House graduate’s political journey from Congress to TMC and now as BJP candidate for Rajya Sabha

Three former Trinamool Congress Rajya Sabha MPs joined the Bharatiya Janata Party in Kolkata. Sushmita Dev, Sukhendu Sekhar Ray, and Prakash Chik Baraik were formally inducted. Dev previously served the Congress and led its women's wing. She later joined TMC and was nominated to the Rajya Sabha. Their move follows…

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'Have to work in Assam, nothing as opportunistic,' says Sushmita Dev after quitting TMC

Sushmita Dev has resigned from the Trinamool Congress and Rajya Sabha. She stated her desire to work in Assam. Dev met Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma. She cited political and personal reasons for her decision. Dev previously belonged to the Congress party. This development follows internal party rifts and…

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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…

The Economic Times

Sukhendu Sekhar Ray hits out at TMC after resignation, cites RG Kar case, corruption concerns as 'turning point'

Former Trinamool Congress MP Sukhendu Sekhar Ray has resigned from the Rajya Sabha and the party. He stated his decision was guided by inner conscience and a series of incidents. Ray cited major governance failures and scandals as reasons for his exit. He also alleged widespread corruption within the party.…

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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…

The Economic Times

TMC MP Sukhendu Sekhar Ray resigns from party, steps down as Rajya Sabha member

Veteran TMC Rajya Sabha MP Sukhendu Shekhar Ray has resigned from the party and his parliamentary seat. He cited rampant corruption and internal isolation as reasons for his departure. This move follows recent unrest in the party's West Bengal legislature wing. Ray's resignation weakens the TMC's presence in the Rajya…

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Bengal Lok Sabha polls | Discontent grows in TMC, BJP ranks over ticket distribution

Discontentment rises in TMC and BJP over candidate selection for West Bengal Lok Sabha elections.

The Hindu

Lok Sabha polls for 42 seats in West Bengal in seven phases

Kolkata Elections for West Bengal's 42 Lok Sabha seats conducted in seven phases from April 19 to June 1.

The Hindu

TMC delegation meets EC, flags deactivation of Aadhaar cards in West Bengal

The Election Commission of India assured a delegation of Trinamool Congress that voters will not be stopped from practising their franchise if the don’t have an Aadhaar card

The Hindu

Parliament proceedings | Opposition raises breach of federal principles in Rajya Sabha

Opposition and treasury benches clash in Rajya Sabha over unemployment, federal principles, and communal divisions, during the debate on motion of thanks to President’s address to the joint session of Parliament.

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Post Office Bill 2023 | State surveillance and privacy concerns explained

With the passage of the Post Office Bill, 2023, in the Rajya Sabha, the Hindu decodes the privacy and state surveillance concerns surrounding it

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Nine members of Rajya Sabha take oath

Nine MPs took the oath as members of the Rajya Sabha today, in a ceremony presided by Rajya Sabha Chairman Jagdeep Dhankhar

The Hindu

Derek O'Brien, Saket Gokhale among 6 candidates named by TMC for Rajya Sabha polls

The Trinamool Congress has announced the names of six candidates, including party spokesperson Derek O’Brien, for the forthcoming Rajya Sabha elections.

The Hindu

Centre’s intervention sought to re–open jute mills in West Bengal

Thousands of workers rendered jobless and industry on verge of collapse, says Trinamool Congress MP

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