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TMC turncoats Sukhendu Sekhar Ray, Sushmita Dev and Prakash Chik Baraik file nomination papers for RS bypolls in Bengal

Three BJP candidates filed nomination papers for West Bengal Rajya Sabha bypolls. These elections are scheduled to take place on July 24. The candidates previously resigned from the TMC and the Upper House. They are now set to return to Parliament on BJP tickets. The BJP holds enough legislators to…

The Economic Times

BJP's picks for Rajya Sabha bypolls signal next phase of Bengal's political realignment

The BJP nominated three former TMC MPs for Rajya Sabha bypolls after their induction. These nominations signal the ruling party's focus on consolidating its position in state politics. The BJP comfortably crosses the required MLA support mark to win all three seats. This move reinforces the BJP's confidence in showcasing…

The Economic Times

Who is Sushmita Dev? Miranda House graduate’s political journey from Congress to TMC and now as BJP candidate for Rajya Sabha

Three former Trinamool Congress Rajya Sabha MPs joined the Bharatiya Janata Party in Kolkata. Sushmita Dev, Sukhendu Sekhar Ray, and Prakash Chik Baraik were formally inducted. Dev previously served the Congress and led its women's wing. She later joined TMC and was nominated to the Rajya Sabha. Their move follows…

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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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Ritabrata Banerjee faction to move Supreme Court over TMC funds

West Bengal Opposition Leader Ritabrata Banerjee will approach the Supreme Court. This action follows a Calcutta High Court order regarding Trinamool Congress bank accounts. He alleged financial irregularities and money laundering involving party funds. Meanwhile, former Trinamool MPs joined the Bharatiya Janata Party recently. Banerjee stated political differences would not…

The Economic Times

TMC MP Prakash Chik Baraik resigns as member of Rajya Sabha

TMC Rajya Sabha MP Prakash Chik Baraik has resigned from the Upper House with immediate effect, marking the third resignation from the party within a week and adding to signs of growing unrest within the Trinamool Congress.

The Economic Times

'Have to work in Assam, nothing as opportunistic,' says Sushmita Dev after quitting TMC

Sushmita Dev has resigned from the Trinamool Congress and Rajya Sabha. She stated her desire to work in Assam. Dev met Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma. She cited political and personal reasons for her decision. Dev previously belonged to the Congress party. This development follows internal party rifts and…

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TMC rebel leaders list: From Sushmita Dev to others, check leaders deserting Mamata Banerjee's party after poll blow

Trinamool Congress faces internal turmoil as Rajya Sabha MP Sushmita Dev resigns, fueling speculation of a BJP move. Rebel MPs are reportedly seeking separate seating and declaring support for the NDA. TMC leaders Kalyan Banerjee and Kirti Azad have strongly criticized these dissenting MPs, accusing them of lacking morality and…

The Economic Times

BJP let down Bengali Hindus with CAA, says Sushmita Dev

The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) let down Bengali Hindus with the Citizenship (Amendment) Act of 2019 which is much ado about nothing, Trinamool Congress leader Sushmita Dev said on April 21.

The Hindu

J.P. Nadda, others take oath as Rajya Sabha members

BJP national president J.P. Nadda and five other newly elected members of the Rajya Sabha took oath

The Hindu

In Bengal, balancing local and national aspirations

The Trinamool Congress is trying to balance local and national aspirations

The Hindu

Trinamool names Sagarika Ghose, Sushmita Dev, and two others for Rajya Sabha

The TMC on February 11 announced the names of journalist Sagarika Ghose, party leader Sushmita Dev and two others for the upcoming Rajya Sabha polls from the State

The Hindu

Trinamool Congress outraged by Giriraj Singh’s remarks on Mamata Banerjee

Trinamool Congress condemns Union Minister's "regressive and misogynist" remarks against West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee. Women leaders of the party stage protests, citing PM Modi's similar "mocking" remark. CM says she was just trying to match steps with actors at KIFF inauguration, not dancing. Women MPs of Trinamool to demonstrate…

The Hindu

Ask PM to speak in Parliament on Manipur issue, INDIA team tells President

Mr. Kharge along with other Opposition leaders told that 31 members of the alliance met the President and apprised her of the developments in Manipur.

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"Peace needs to be restored in Manipur:" Opposition delegation ahead of visit to state

Members of the opposition’s Indian National Development Inclusive Alliance or I.N.D.I.A on Saturday said during their visit to Manipur, they will try to meet members of both the communities hit by violence that had broken out nearly three months ago in the state. Read further on Dynamite News:

The Hindu

Will assess ground situation to make recommendations to govt., Parliament: leaders ahead of INDIA bloc’s Manipur visit

The delegation of INDIA bloc MPs which will visit Manipur over the weekend will assess the ground situation first-hand and then make recommendations to the government and Parliament for a solution to the problems in the violence-hit State, Opposition leaders said on July 28.

The Hindu

Derek O'Brien, Saket Gokhale among 6 candidates named by TMC for Rajya Sabha polls

The Trinamool Congress has announced the names of six candidates, including party spokesperson Derek O’Brien, for the forthcoming Rajya Sabha elections.

The Hindu

Wrestlers' protest | Trinamool walks out of House panel meet after questions on protesting wrestlers disallowed

TMC MPs walked out of a parliamentary panel meeting after their demand to discuss the safety provisions for women athletes at sports federations was rejected

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TMC Rajya Sabha MPs call on Vice-President Jagdeep Dhankhar

Jagdeep Dhankhar's equation with the TMC as West Bengal Governor had nosedived months ahead of his vice-presidential nomination

The Times of India

About 1,000 political workers, leaders set to join Assam TMC in presence of Abhishek Banerjee

GUWAHATI: About a thousand workers and leaders from regional and national parties are expected to join the Assam TMC on Wednesday in the presence of party national general secretary, Abhishek Banerjee.

The Hindu

Prashant Kishor congratulated me on joining TMC: Ripun Bora

He was associated with the Congress for last 40 years

The Times of India

Ex-Assam Cong chief Ripun Bora resigns from party, joins TMC

GUWAHATI: In yet another blow to the Congress party, former Assam PCC president Ripun Bora joined the Trinamool Congress (TMC) in Kolkata, hours after sending his resignation letter to Congress chief Sonia Gandhi.

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Rajya Sabha live updates | ₹418.70 crore spent on Central Vista so far, says Centre

The first part of the budget session had begun on January 29

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