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ED summons TMC's Abhishek Banerjee in primary school recruitment case on June 15

The Enforcement Directorate has summoned Trinamool Congress MP Abhishek Banerjee. He is asked to appear on June 15 regarding the primary school recruitment irregularities case. The agency is investigating suspicious transactions linked to a company associated with Banerjee. This probe is part of a larger investigation into fraudulent appointments and…

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TMC MLA Firhad Hakim resigns as Kolkata mayor after receiving Mamata Banerjee's nod

Kolkata Mayor Firhad Hakim has resigned from his post after receiving permission from Trinamool Congress chief Mamata Banerjee. This decision follows weeks of speculation regarding his future in the civic body, with reports indicating he had previously expressed his desire to step down to party leadership.

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Mamata Banerjee insulted B R Ambedkar by paying tributes to him while wearing slippers: BJP's Shehzad Poonawalla

The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has accused former West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee of disrespecting B R Ambedkar. A video purportedly shows her paying floral tributes to the Dalit icon while wearing footwear. The BJP claims this highlights the Trinamool Congress's alleged anti-Ambedkar stance and vote-bank politics. BJP national…

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Will not abandon TMC workers: Mamata at Kolkata dharna to protest 'post-poll violence'

Mamata Banerjee staged a dharna in Kolkata protesting alleged post-poll violence. She pledged support for Trinamool Congress workers following the party's election defeat. Banerjee also indicated that anti-BJP parties will soon announce a nationwide program. The protest addressed attacks on party members and hawker evictions. The dharna continued as scheduled.

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Mamata Banerjee protests over alleged attacks on TMC leaders in Kolkata; pays tribute at BR Ambedkar statue before rally

Trinamool Congress (TMC) chief Mamata Banerjee on Tuesday paid tribute at Bharat Ratna Dr BR Ambedkar's statue before launching a protest in Kolkata over attacks on party leaders, including her nephew and MP Abhishek Banerjee and Kalyan Banerjee.

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Majority of TMC MLAs will remain with Mamata: Sobhandeb amid split speculations

Senior Trinamool Congress leader Sobhandeb Chattopadhyay stated most party MLAs will stay with Mamata Banerjee. He alleged ruling party attempts to engineer defections and destabilize the opposition. Speculation of a breakaway faction led by expelled MLA Ritabrata Banerjee has intensified. Chattopadhyay maintained the party remains united and the old guard…

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Bharatiya Janata Party not seeking revenge against Trinamool Congress, CID notice to Abhishek over two MLAs' complaint: Suvendu Adhikari

West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari stated the Crime Investigation Department (CID) notice to MP Abhishek Banerjee stemmed from a complaint by two Trinamool Congress MLAs. They alleged their signatures were forged on a party resolution. TMC expelled the two legislators for anti-party activities. Adhikari asserted the BJP government is…

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From house help to minister: BJP's Kalita Majhi caps unlikely rise in Bengal politics

Kalita Majhi, a former domestic worker, has taken oath as a minister in the West Bengal government. This marks a significant rise for the 37-year-old. Majhi represents the Ausgram Assembly constituency. She won the recent Assembly elections defeating her Trinamool Congress rival. Majhi expressed gratitude to her party for the…

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Abhishek Banerjee to apprise Lok Sabha Speaker of attack, will also move to court: Sources

Trinamool Congress MP Abhishek Banerjee will inform Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla about the alleged attack on him on Saturday. He plans to take legal action. Banerjee was reportedly hit with bricks, stones and eggs while visiting families affected by post-poll violence. He sustained an eye injury and blamed the…

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West Bengal: TMC workers hold protest over attack on Abhishek Banerjee

Trinamool Congress workers protested in West Bengal following alleged attacks on party MPs Abhishek Banerjee and Kalyan Banerjee. The party claims these were planned Bharatiya Janata Party attacks. The Bharatiya Janata Party dismissed the allegations. Abhishek Banerjee was reportedly targeted with stones and eggs. Kalyan Banerjee also alleged an assault.

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Mamata Banerjee slams BJP over alleged attack on Abhishek Banerjee's convoy, cites 'Rulers Became Killers'

Former West Bengal Chief Minister and Trinamool Congress (TMC) chairperson Mamata Banerjee strongly criticized the BJP, calling them 'killers' following an alleged attack on Abhishek Banerjee. Banerjee stated he was attacked by BJP supporters while visiting victims of post-poll violence. He plans to inform the high court and governor about…

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Eggs, stones thrown at Abhishek Banerjee by protesters in Sonarpur; TMC leader blames BJP

Trinamool Congress MP Abhishek Banerjee encountered angry protests and alleged physical jostling from locals in Sonarpur, West Bengal. He was visiting families affected by post-poll violence. Protesters reportedly hurled stones and eggs at his convoy. Banerjee accused the BJP of orchestrating the demonstration. He vowed to continue his political campaign…

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West Bengal: TMC MP Sougata Roy faces protests, eggs thrown at his car

Trinamool Congress MP Sougata Roy faced protests outside a police station in West Bengal. Demonstrators shouted slogans and hurled eggs at his vehicle. Roy alleged BJP involvement, calling the protest politically motivated. The BJP denied involvement, stating locals were expressing anger over alleged corruption during TMC rule. Police intervened to…

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Seems they are acting with a motive: TMC MP Kalyan Banerjee on Kakoli Ghosh's 'verbal abuse' allegations

Trinamool Congress MP Kalyan Banerjee has questioned party colleague Kakoli Ghosh Dastidar's allegations of verbal abuse. Banerjee stated that any incident in the Lok Sabha must be reported to the Speaker immediately. He suggested Ghosh's complaint, made after a delay, indicates a motive. Dastidar has resigned from her party post…

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Lone TMC MLA walks out of Assam Assembly against 'malicious intention' of government behind UCC Bill

Sherman Ali Ahmed, the sole Trinamool Congress MLA in Assam, staged a walkout from the Assembly. He opposed certain clauses of the Uniform Civil Code Bill. Ahmed stated the proposed law has malicious intent and violates fundamental rights. He welcomed some provisions but insisted on broader discussions for others. The…

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Mamata, Abhishek Banerjee back Cockroach Janta Party: TMC leader Derek O'Brien

Trinamool Congress leaders Mamata Banerjee and Abhishek Banerjee have voiced their support for the satirical digital group Cockroach Janta Party. This comes as the party reviews its recent electoral performance. The Cockroach Janta Party gained traction online after a controversy involving the Chief Justice of India. The group has faced…

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Why millions of Indians are proudly calling themselves ‘cockroaches’

The Cockroach Janta Party has become one of India’s fastest-growing movements after a Supreme Court judge compared unemployed young people to ‘cockroaches’. Shahana Yasmin reports

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Leader of opposition not allotted room in Bengal assembly: TMC

The Trinamool Congress has raised concerns about the functioning of democratic institutions in the West Bengal assembly. The party alleges that the Leader of the Opposition has not been provided with a room. Trinamool Congress legislators are reportedly sitting in the assembly lobby. The party has warned of a protest…

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‘They won’t get more than 5-7 thousand votes’: BJP’s Panda targets TMC in Falta

Repolling is underway in Falta Assembly constituency. BJP candidate Debangshu Panda stated voting is peaceful and voters are participating. He expressed confidence in a significant BJP victory. The Election Commission ordered fresh polling due to alleged irregularities. Trinamool Congress leader Jahangir Khan had previously withdrawn from the contest. Counting of…

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Centre accords 'Y' category CISF security to TMC MP Kakoli Ghosh Dastidar

The Centre has provided 'Y' category armed security cover to senior Trinamool Congress leader and Lok Sabha MP Kakoli Ghosh Dastidar, with protection deployed from May 19, an officials said here on Wednesday.

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Abhishek Banerjee moves Calcutta HC seeking quashing of FIR against him

Trinamool Congress leader Abhishek Banerjee has approached the Calcutta High Court. He seeks to quash an FIR registered against him. The FIR relates to alleged inflammatory remarks made during the recent West Bengal assembly elections. A social activist filed the complaint. The police registered the FIR on May 15. The…

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TMC MPs visit vandalised party offices in South 24 Parganas; Susmita Dev slams 'bulldozer politics'

Trinamool Congress MPs visited party offices and met workers affected by recent clashes. They alleged opposition workers are intimidating TMC members and disrupting democracy. The BJP countered, accusing the TMC of diverting attention from its electoral defeat and past worker atrocities. Post-poll violence remains a significant concern in West Bengal.

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‘Those who want to leave can leave, the rest of us will rebuild TMC’: Mamata Banerjee amid internal churn in TMC

Following an electoral defeat, Mamata Banerjee urged Trinamool Congress candidates to rebuild the party, stating those wishing to leave are free to do so. She vowed to revive the organization, emphasizing unity and resilience despite a significant loss in the recent assembly polls. The party maintains the people's mandate was…

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Census, Hunter, Eaton: Essential reading on the Bengali Muslim

One of West Bengal’s most controversial poll seasons just concluded, with the Bharatiya Janata Party defeating the Mamata Banerjee-led Trinamool Congress government.

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Can BJP govern Bengal without becoming its old political order?

After weeks of saturation coverage and sustained commentary, election outcomes in India often arrive weighed down by interpretation. A familiar tendency persists to read into them too many meanings and to insert too many subtexts.

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