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Kalyan Banerjee clashes with ex-TMC MPs in Lok Sabha

TMC leader Kalyan Banerjee had a heated exchange with NCPI MPs in the Lok Sabha. This incident occurred after the House was adjourned due to opposition uproar on Wednesday. Mitali Bagh, Shatabdi Roy, and Kakoli Ghosh Dastidar were among the NCPI members involved. Some opposition members intervened to calm the…

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"Who will you listen to, if not students?": TMC MP Kalyan Banerjee asks PM Modi; backs students' protest

Trinamool Congress MP Kalyan Banerjee backed students protesting at Jantar Mantar. He stated the central government must listen to student concerns and their demands. Banerjee criticised police action against the Cockroach Janata Party protest on July 20. Opposition MPs also protested outside Parliament demanding the Education Minister's resignation. These actions…

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Kalyan Banerjee leaves TMC rally after 'long' speech amid reports of exchange with Mamata

Senior TMC MP Kalyan Banerjee departed a rally after his lengthy speech. He reportedly exceeded his allotted speaking time, causing displeasure among party leaders. Sources claim Mamata Banerjee gestured for him to conclude his address. Kalyan Banerjee denied any altercation, citing other engagements as his reason for leaving. The delay…

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Mamata Banerjee says she is ready to join CJP protest in Delhi, attacks PM Modi over police action

Mamata Banerjee intensified her attack on the central government regarding student protests. She alleged Prime Minister Narendra Modi drove away as protesters neared Parliament. The Former West Bengal Chief Minister also criticized the Centre's COVID-19 pandemic handling. She claimed any probe into pandemic issues would implicate the Prime Minister. Banerjee…

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Mamata for INDIA unity against BJP in Bengal, rules out return of TMC rebels

Mamata Banerjee urged INDIA bloc partners to unite against the BJP in West Bengal. She firmly rejected "traitors" within her own Trinamool Congress party. Rebels were challenged to directly join the BJP and fight elections. Banerjee asserted that expelled members would never be welcomed back. She also announced upcoming district…

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Bengal CM blames previous TMC govt for loss of Europe air links, mounting debt on state's economy

West Bengal's Chief Minister blamed the prior administration for lost air connectivity and state debt. His government plans to rejuvenate transport infrastructure and introduce a Water Metro service. New electric and CNG buses will be introduced with central government assistance. Metro rail expansion beyond Kolkata is also a key focus…

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Speaker Om Birla rejigs division numbers of MPs so that TMC rebels sit separately in Lok Sabha

Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla has allocated new seats to 20 rebel Trinamool Congress (TMC) MPs to allow them to sit separately after they joined the National Citizens Party of India (NCPI). The reshuffle has led to 39 MPs being assigned new seats, including TMC leader Abhishek Banerjee, YSR Congress…

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Sudip Bandyopadhyay hits back at Oppn, TMC; says NCPI 'recognised' by EC

The Nationalist Citizens Party of India asserted its recognized status by the Election Commission. Opposition parties staged a walkout during an all-party meeting over invited rebel MPs. Sudip Bandyopadhyay stated the NCPI is the largest constituent of the ruling NDA. He also demanded that smaller parties should not receive front-row…

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Calcutta High Court orders halt in demolition of Abhishek Banerjee's office

The Calcutta High Court has ordered a halt to the demolition of Abhishek Banerjee's constituency office. The court directed the state government to submit all relevant documents concerning the Amtala building. This building is reportedly owned by 'Leaps and Bounds' Company, where Banerjee is the CEO. The company had challenged…

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Govt defends invitation to rebel TMC MPs for all-party meet

The government defended inviting rebel TMC MPs to an all-party meeting. These MPs petitioned the Lok Sabha Speaker for recognition and separate seats. The minister urged all parties to support bills for Parliament's smooth functioning. The Monsoon session begins Monday and continues until August thirteenth.

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NCPI to chalk out Monsoon Session strategy today after TMC rebels' merger

The Nationalist Citizens Party of India (NCPI) will hold its parliamentary party meeting on Sunday to finalise its strategy for the Monsoon Session of Parliament, days after 20 rebel Trinamool Congress MPs declared their merger with the party amid a row over their recognition.

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Income Tax, MSME reforms among 7 key Bills on government's Monsoon Session agenda

The Centre will introduce five new Bills during the Monsoon Session. Key proposals include income tax reforms and increasing Supreme Court judges. Two pending legislations, including the Foreign Contribution Bill, will also be taken up. The Registration of Births and Deaths Bill is among the new proposals. These measures aim…

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'His office was illegal, that is why it was demolished': Sukanta Majumdar on Abhishek Banerjee

BJP leader Sukanta Majumdar stated Abhishek Banerjee's office demolition was due to illegality. He questioned Banerjee's credibility and dismissed claims of BJP involvement in TMC's internal issues. Banerjee had challenged defectors to rejoin the party, promising his resignation. He also criticized those leaving after the 2024 Lok Sabha election results.…

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Abhishek Banerjee dares TMC rebels to return to Mamata, says will resign within an hour if they come back

Amid a deepening split in the Trinamool Congress after its assembly election defeat, Abhishek Banerjee challenged dissident leaders to return to Mamata Banerjee, vowing to resign from his party post within an hour if they did. The offer drew sharp reactions from both TMC loyalists and rebels as the party's…

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Kiren Rijiju invites 20 rebel TMC Lok Sabha MPs for all-party meet ahead of Monsoon Session

Union Minister Kiren Rijiju invited rebel Trinamool Congress MPs to an all-party meeting. This meeting is scheduled for Sunday, July 19, before the Monsoon Session begins. The session will commence on July 20 and conclude on August 13. Several opposition parties have experienced splits recently, impacting parliamentary dynamics. Key issues…

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Om Birla accepts rebel TMC MPs' demand for separate seating in Lok Sabha ahead of Monsoon Parliament session

Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla has accepted the request of 20 rebel Trinamool Congress (TMC) MPs for separate seating in the Lok Sabha. The move comes amid an internal split within the party and allows the dissident lawmakers to sit separately from the main TMC benches during House proceedings.

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Friends to foes, controversial bills, agitation at its door: Parliament braces for stormy Monsoon session

Parliament's Monsoon Session begins Monday amid expectations of a stormy showdown, with the government pushing key bills, including a renewed Constitution Amendment Bill on women's reservation and delimitation.

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Congress' Jairam Ramesh calls Gyanesh Kumar a 'weapon of mass destruction' for electoral rolls

Congress leader Jairam Ramesh called the Chief Election Commissioner a "weapon of mass destruction" for electoral rolls. Opposition parties submitted a notice seeking the removal of Gyanesh Kumar from his position. This demand stems from alleged "proved misbehaviour" and "partisan asymmetry" in enforcing the Model Code. The Monsoon session of…

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'ED didn't scare us': Madan Mitra refutes agency fear claims after leaving TMC; praises Suvendu Adhikari's vigor

Former TMC leader Madan Mitra has joined a rebel faction, blaming Abhishek Banerjee for his exit. Mitra stated that central agencies like the ED did not influence his political decision. He felt the party leadership was not effectively working to counter the BJP. Mitra also praised Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari's…

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'Number of MPs, MLAs defecting to BJP presents dirty picture of Bengal's political culture': TMC's Kalyan Banerjee

TMC MP Kalyan Banerjee accused the BJP of new tactics to boost parliamentary strength. He alleged the BJP manipulates Rajya Sabha elections through timed resignations and defections. Koel Mallick's resignation and expected BJP induction were highlighted as a strategic move. Banerjee criticized defections, calling them a dirty picture of West…

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Women's quota, delimitation bills will be passed in Monsoon Session: Union Minister Ramdas Athawale

Union Minister Ramdas Athawale anticipates the Women's Reservation and Delimitation Bills passing soon. He stated the NDA now holds a clear majority in Parliament. Women will receive reservation in the 2029 Lok Sabha elections after these bills pass. Delimitation is also deemed necessary and is conducted every thirty to thirty-five…

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'I will stay alive till I see your end': Mamata Banerjee vows to keep fighting TMC rebellion

Trinamool Congress chief Mamata Banerjee addressed party rebellion and criticism. She vowed to continue fighting for common people and workers. Banerjee expressed confidence in rebuilding the party despite recent setbacks. She alleged police acted in favor of the BJP during elections. Several leaders have resigned while others face threats and…

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A Birth Plan for the Dying

When an ultrasound reveals a lethal fetal anomaly, each image is the unwinding of a miracle. Then, Texas’ abortion ban makes the nightmare even worse.

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Abhishek sent me to jail, told Mamata 4 times to remove him: TMC's Anubrata Mondal

The broadside came hours after veteran TMC MLA Madan Mitra formally joined the dissident camp led by Leader of Opposition Ritabrata Banerjee, adding to the escalating rebellion against the Mamata Banerjee-Abhishek Banerjee leadership. Mondal is already a part of the rebel group.

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TMC MP Kirti Azad on cracks in his party, BJP in Bengal, and INDIA bloc’s future

The period after the West Bengal Assembly election has been one of the toughest for the Trinamool Congress. Several MPs and MLAs have quit the party, questions are being raised about Mamata Banerjee’s leadership, and Bengal’s political landscape is rapidly changing.

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