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Mamata Banerjee lost cool and slapped her party worker: BJP MP Raju Bista

BJP MP Raju Bista alleged Mamata Banerjee slapped a party worker during a protest march. Mamata Banerjee addressed a rally concerning a girl's rape and murder. She accused police of failing to ensure security and allowing violence. The former Chief Minister questioned the police's role in maintaining law and order.…

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Mamata Banerjee's 'slapping' TMC party worker video surfaces; Party denies claim

A video surfaced showing Mamata Banerjee allegedly slapping a man during a rally. The BJP claimed she assaulted her own party worker amid chaotic scenes. The TMC dismissed these allegations as baseless and untrue. Security personnel intervened to control confrontations between party supporters. The authenticity of the video could not…

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Mamata Banerjee attacks BJP over protest rally disruption, invokes Ram Temple controversy

Mamata Banerjee accused the BJP of disrupting her party's protest march. She alleged police acted as an arm of the BJP, undermining court orders. BJP supporters obstructed the rally and assaulted Trinamool Congress workers. Police baton-charged to control clashes between BJP and TMC youth wing members. Banerjee also claimed she…

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TMC, BJP workers clash during Baruipur rape-murder protest rally in Kolkata

TMC and BJP youth wing workers clashed during a protest march in Kolkata. Police used batons to control the agitated groups engaged in fist fights. The Calcutta High Court had granted permission for the rally under strict conditions. One accused in the Baruipur incident was killed in an alleged encounter.…

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TMC bank accounts debit-freeze, Calcutta High Court adjourns hearing till Thursday

A private bank reported to the Calcutta High Court regarding frozen Trinamool Congress accounts. The court adjourned the hearing after noting the solicitor general's personal difficulty. The Mamata Banerjee-led faction challenged the debit freeze of three party bank accounts. The court is considering appointing retired judges as special officers for…

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Syama Prasad Mookerjee's life and work to be part of school syllabus in Bengal: Suvendu Adhikari

West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari proposed including Syama Prasad Mookerjee's life in school textbooks. He also suggested excluding the Singur Nano factory acquisition story from the syllabus. Adhikari will convey his wishes to the state's school education minister. Textbooks should feature Mookerjee's contributions to West Bengal and India. A…

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TMC submits response to EC, rejects rebel faction's claim as 'fraudulent'

The Trinamool Congress, led by Mamata Banerjee, has formally responded to the Election Commission, refuting claims by a rival faction regarding party leadership. The TMC asserts its organizational committees are valid until 2027, citing constitutional amendments that extended their tenure. They argue the rebel group's actions, including a recent "special…

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Baruipur Case: Mamata-loyalist TMC team visits kin of raped-killed girl amid prohibitory orders

Leaders from Mamata Banerjee's Trinamool Congress faction visited Baruipur to meet the family of an 11-year-old girl allegedly raped and murdered. The visit occurred amid prohibitory orders following violent protests where locals lynched a man suspected of involvement. A Special Investigation Team has been formed, and arrests have been made.

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Police forces remain outside Mamata Banerjee's residence ahead of Baruipur visit after 11-year girl's rape & murder

Baruipur rape case: Heavy police and central forces deployment outside Mamata Banerjee's residence sparked TMC allegations of preventing her visit to Baruipur's rape-murder victim's family. BJP dismissed this, calling it routine security for a Z-plus protectee. The controversy erupts amid public outrage over the 11-year-old's death and subsequent violence, including…

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Battle for TMC name, symbol reaches decisive stage as rival camps prepare to face EC

A fierce battle for control of the Trinamool Congress is escalating as rival factions prepare to present their claims to the Election Commission. Both sides are vying for the party's name, symbol, and organizational structure, with the dissident group asserting numerical strength among legislators and having taken control of party…

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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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Fresh jolt for TMC as Bengal chief Chandrima Bhattacharya quits all party posts

Chandrima Bhattacharya has stepped down as Trinamool Congress's West Bengal president, just a month after her appointment. Her resignation, submitted to Mamata Banerjee, also includes relinquishing all organizational roles and signatory powers. This move follows her electoral defeat in the Dum Dum Uttar Assembly seat during the recent 2026 elections,…

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TMC vs TMC: Security forces deployed as Ritabrata faction takes over Kolkata party headquarters; Mamata loyalists cry foul

The internal conflict in the Trinamool Congress escalated Friday after heavy CRPF and Kolkata Police deployment outside the party's Metropolitan state office. The lockdown followed claims that a rebel group led by Leader of the Opposition Ritabrata Banerjee had taken control of the headquarters. The move came a day after…

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Ritabrata faction takes over TMC headquarters, escalates battle for party's political identity

The Metropolitan office has served as the party's operational headquarters since 2022, when the TMC shifted there after its original office on the EM Bypass was taken up for reconstruction. By moving into the premises, the dissidents sought to reinforce their claim to organisational legitimacy amid an escalating battle with…

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Calcutta HC seeks affidavits from Mamata Banerjee, Abhishek over July 21 rally

The Calcutta High Court has ordered Trinamool Congress leaders Mamata Banerjee and Abhishek Banerjee to submit affidavits in response to a contempt petition. The petition alleges that the party violated a 2018 court order by completely blocking arterial roads during their July 21, 2025, Martyrs' Day rally. The court previously…

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Calcutta HC asks private bank to disclose corpus in TMC bank accounts

The Calcutta High Court has ordered a private bank to reveal the funds in the Trinamool Congress's frozen accounts. The court is examining a petition by the Mamata Banerjee faction challenging the debit freeze, which followed a complaint by rebel MLAs. The Bidhannagar Police will also present investigation records, with…

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BJP's Boora Narsaiah Goud claims 'family rule' triggered expected split in TMC

BJP leader Boora Narsaiah Goud asserted that the Trinamool Congress's internal turmoil was predictable, citing alleged suppression under Mamata Banerjee's leadership. He claimed a significant number of MLAs and MPs have broken away, forming a 'real TMC' due to a lack of freedom. This internal crisis intensified after a large…

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As BJP tables Uniform Civil Code in West Bengal, rival TMC camps brace for battle on the same side

West Bengal's Assembly is set for a political showdown as the BJP government introduces the Uniform Civil Code (UCC) Bill. The debate will highlight a fierce rivalry within the Trinamool Congress, with two factions led by Mamata Banerjee and Ritabrata Banerjee vying to lead the opposition. Both camps, despite sharing…

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TMC seeks police permission for 'Shahid Divas' event at Victoria House on July 21, plans to continue longstanding tradition in Kolkata

The letter highlighted that the event was observed under the leadership of former Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee in front of Victoria House on July 21 for a long time, stating that the party intends to continue the tradition this year as well.

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TMC feud deepens as Mamata camp files fresh police complaints against Ritabrata faction

The battle for TMC's control intensifies as Mamata Banerjee's faction files fresh police complaints against dissident leader Ritabrata Banerjee and his associates. Accusations include illegal use of the party's name, symbol, and designations to mislead workers. This escalation follows a month-long struggle after the assembly poll defeat, with both sides…

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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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Result of your sins: WB CM targets TMC on warehouse collapse; says ex-mayor signed flawed plan

West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari blamed the previous TMC administration for a deadly warehouse collapse, alleging corrupt approval of flawed designs. The tragedy claimed 11 lives, with the CM promising strict action and announcing compensation for victims. He highlighted alleged negligence by KMC officials and vowed a thorough audit…

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TMC rebel faction says it is the 'real' party, claims majority support among Bengal MLAs

Addressing a press conference, Banerjee said, "It is a routine process. Whenever there is a special session or any session, it must be apprised to the Election Commission of India and to the state body also. So that's a normal process. We have just followed what needs to be done...…

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BJP's Dilip Ghosh takes swipe at TMC amid escalating internal power struggle

West Bengal's ruling Trinamool Congress is embroiled in a deep internal crisis as rival factions vie for control. Rebel MLAs, led by Ritabrata Banerjee, have declared a parallel leadership, challenging Mamata Banerjee's authority. The Election Commission is expected to mediate the dispute, while the party's disciplinary committee has expelled several…

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