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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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TMC crisis deepens as Mamata loyalists attend BJP-led review meeting

TMC leaders attended Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari's administrative meeting. This happened amid the opposition party's internal revolt. Rebel MLAs backed expelled legislator Ritabrata Banerjee as their new leader. They submitted letters of support to the Assembly Speaker. This development signals a potential split in the party's legislative wing. The situation…

The Economic Times

'Official' Trinamool rejects rebel MLAs' move to back expelled leader Ritabrata for LoP post

A political rift has emerged within the Trinamool Congress legislative party. A group of dissident MLAs has backed expelled leader Ritabrata Banerjee for the post of Leader of Opposition. This move challenges the party's official decision to appoint Sobhandeb Chattopadhyay. The development has created a split within the legislative party,…

The Economic Times

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TMC legislators' meet cancelled as most MLAs skip; party says absence due to Abhishek Banerjee attack fallout

TMC spokesperson Kunal Ghosh attributed the absence of MLAs to the "sudden and emergent ground situation" in the wake of Saturday's attack on TMC national general secretary Abhishek Banerjee and the subsequent alleged assault on party MP Kalyan Banerjee on Sunday.

The Economic Times

Delhi Polls: Kejriwal on TMC support for AAP - "Thank You Didi"

In a post on X, Kejriwal thanked West Bengal Chief Minister and TMC supremo Mamata Banerjee for extending her support to AAP. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Kolkata doctor horror: TMC vs TMC over probe into police commissioner and former RG Kar principal Sandip Ghosh

NEW DELHI: Veteran Trinamool Congress MP Sukhendu Sekhar Roy has called for the CBI to conduct a custodial interrogation of Kolkata police commissioner Vineet Goyal and the former principal of R G Kar Medical College and Hospital regarding the alleged rape and murder of a woman doctor. Roy's demand centers…

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Trinamool versus Trinamool

The divide between Trinamool old guard and the new leadership is affecting the party

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TMC was aware of school jobs scam before 2021 Assembly polls: Kunal Ghosh

Kunal Ghosh’s remarks came a week after the Calcutta HC declared the recruitment process of the State Level Selection Test-2016 (SLST) in WB govt-sponsored and aided schools as “null and void,” ordering the cancellation of all appointments made through it.

The Hindu

Top TMC member removed from key post for ‘lack of discretion’

Trinamool Congress removes Kunal Ghosh as general secretary for attending non-political event with BJP candidate in Kolkata.

The Hindu

Arrest of Bengaluru blast accused from West Bengal triggers war of words between Trinamool Congress and BJP

Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee was quick to respond to charges made by BJP leaders that West Bengal has become a “safe haven for terrorists”.

The Hindu

PM accuses TMC of attacking Central agencies; NIA and BJP have an alliance, retorts Trinamool

Trinamool leaders have been alleging that the NIA investigation in the Bhupatinagar blast of 2022 was an attempt to target its party leaders before the Lok Sabha election.

The Hindu

Morning Digest | Indian Navy rescues hijacked Iranian fishing vessel; Congress deeply unhappy with seat sharing in Bihar, and more

The Hindu Morning Digest gives a select list of stories to start the day. Read the top news today on March 30, 2024.

The Hindu

Sandeshkhali violence | Sheikh Shahjahan should be arrested, no stay directed, says Calcutta HC

Sandeshkhali violence: Kolkata TMC leader Kunal Ghosh announces arrest of accused Shajahan Sheikh in seven days amid legal tangles.

The Hindu

Trinamool blames BSF for death of children in Chopra, seeks audience with Governor

Trinamool Congress blames BSF for children's deaths in accident, seeks Governor's intervention; BJP accused of selective outrage.

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Trinamool very much part of Opposition INDIA bloc at national level, says spokesperson

Trinamool Congress asserts Mamata Banerjee's commitment to the Opposition INDIA bloc despite contesting Lok Sabha polls alone in West Bengal.

The Hindu

In party meet, Mamata Banerjee hints at going solo for Lok Sabha election

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee directs Trinamool Congress leaders to step up political activities in Murshidabad district amid seat-sharing discussions with Congress.

The Hindu

ED searches residences of Trinamool Minister, leaders

The Enforcement Directorate (ED) conducted raids at the residences of West Bengal Fire and Emergency Services Minister Sujit Bose, TMC MLA Tapas Roy and former North Dumdum Municipality chairman Subodh Chakraborty in connection with its probe into the irregularities in recruitments in civic bodies.

The Hindu

Trinamool MLA alleges partymen are plotting to kill him

Trinamool Congress rank and file embroiled in bickering & infighting; Manoranjan Byapari alleges threat to life.

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Trinamool needs the support of Congress more than the Congress needs them: Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury

Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury challenges Mamata Banerjee to contest against him in Behrampore, while TMC denies seat sharing with Congress in WB.

The Hindu

Factionalism to the fore on Trinamool’s foundation day

Trinamool Congress' 27th foundation day sparks factionalism, with Abhishek Banerjee's participation in Lok Sabha election being questioned.

The Hindu

Rajeev Kumar appointed as West Bengal DGP

The West Bengal government appointed Rajeev Kumar as the State’s Director General of Police on Wednesday.

The Hindu

Parliament security breach | Accused has links with Trinamool, claims BJP

West Bengal BJP alleges association between ruling TMC MLA Tapas Roy and accused in Parliament security breach case Lalit Jha.

The Hindu

Have learnt how to take Mamata and Abhishek’s name in one line, says Trinamool’s Sudip Banerjee

TMC leader Sudip Banerjee remarks on party hierarchy welcomed by Kunal Ghosh. Abhishek Banerjee suggests upper age limit for active politics. CM Mamata Banerjee says senior leaders can't be deprived, will accommodate them.

The Times of India

More of a 'failure' of Congress, than success of BJP: TMC on assembly poll results

KOLKATA: The Trinamool Congress on Sunday said that the BJP's strong performance in the assembly polls in three states primarily reflects the "failure" of the Congress rather than being a success story for the saffron party.

The Hindu

Ministry of Education reaches out to CBI for investigation into West Bengal mid-day meal irregularities

Union Ministry of Education approaches CBI to investigate alleged irregularities in mid-day meal scheme in West Bengal. Leader of Opposition Suvendu Adhikari had written to Union Minister in Jan. '2023. West Bengal Education Minister Bratya Basu denies ₹100 crore loss. TMC spokesperson Kunal Ghosh says people will give fitting reply…

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