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West Bengal: BJP fields three ex-Trinamool leaders for RS bypolls hours after joining party, TMC leadership fumes

Three prominent Trinamool Congress Rajya Sabha MPs have joined the Bharatiya Janata Party. These leaders were immediately fielded for upcoming Rajya Sabha by-elections in West Bengal. The Trinamool Congress leaders criticized the defections as an act of ingratitude and betrayal. Sushmita Dev cited the 'double-engine' government model as her reason…

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"Party no longer exists": BJP's Dilip Ghosh slams TMC following Chandrima Bhattacharya's resignation

A wave of resignations is sweeping through the Trinamool Congress, with former Finance Minister Chandrima Bhattacharya stepping down from all party posts. BJP leader Dilip Ghosh criticised the party's leadership and questioned Bhattacharya's silence on the state's financial woes. Bhattacharya cited Mamata Banerjee's accusations regarding Trinamool Bhavan as the reason…

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Mamata Banerjee assumes charge as West Bengal TMC president

"As the AITC Chairperson, I announce that from today, I will also assume the role of the West Bengal state TMC President. Two more individuals--Madan Mitra and Kunal Ghosh--have been inducted into the party committee. Both have been appointed as General Secretaries of this committee," Banerjee said in a video…

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"We are not traitors, we stand with Didi...": TMC's Kunal Ghosh after massive workers' turnout at party meeting

Trinamool Congress (TMC) MLA Kunal Ghosh on Friday emphasised the unwavering loyalty of party workers in the face of political pressure after TMC held a party meeting in North Kolkata with the central theme that the remaining TMC workers are not traitors and stand with former West Bengal Chief Minister…

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Mamata Banerjee tightens grip over TMC as party files fresh leadership list with EC

The Trinamool Congress is facing an internal revolt, prompting Mamata Banerjee's faction to submit a new list of office bearers to the Election Commission, solidifying her leadership. A breakaway group, claiming significant support, has declared its own parallel committee, citing the expiry of the previous one. Loyalists have vehemently dismissed…

The Economic Times

Debit operations of 3 bank accounts of TMC holding Rs 440 cr frozen

Kolkata's Trinamool Congress faces a financial crisis as three party accounts, holding approximately Rs 440 crore, have been frozen. Rebel MLAs lodged complaints with cyber crime police, questioning the source of these funds and demanding a probe into alleged illegal activities. This move escalates the internal power struggle within the…

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TMC rebel MPs may seek separate party recognition, Speaker to decide: Dilip Ghosh

West Bengal minister Dilip Ghosh said the Lok Sabha Speaker will decide on any request by rebel TMC MPs for separate party recognition after examining their submissions. He also commented on CID questioning of Abhishek Banerjee, saying the TMC leader has appeared before agencies multiple times and continues to receive…

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TMC turmoil deepens: Rebel camp to merge with NCPI, extends support to NDA; party MPs call it "betrayal"

A major split has rocked the Trinamool Congress. Twenty Lok Sabha MPs have joined the Nationalist Citizens Party of India. They will now support Prime Minister Narendra Modi's National Democratic Alliance. The rebel MPs have requested a separate sitting in Parliament. This move marks a significant political development. The party'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…

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Signature forgery case: Abhishek Banerjee, Kunal Ghosh at CID headquarters for questioning

TMC leader Abhishek Banerjee appeared for a second round of questioning by the CID in Kolkata in the signature forgery case. The probe concerns alleged forgery of MLA signatures for the Leader of Opposition appointment. Another TMC MLA, Kunal Ghosh, was also questioned. Investigators are cross-checking statements and may conduct…

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…

The Economic Times

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…

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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'Why did their conscious wake up only after elections?': TMC's Ghosh on dissenters

Trinamool Congress MLA Kunal Ghosh has strongly criticized party leaders and legislators who are reportedly considering leaving the party after the recent state election results. Ghosh questioned their motives and timing, highlighting their past positions and benefits. He accused some of having hidden agendas and warned against challenging party leadership.

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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.

The Economic Times

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

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.

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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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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.

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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.

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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”.

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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.

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