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Arrested TMC leader Jahangir Khan remanded to 5 days police custody by court

Trinamool Congress leader Jahangir Khan has been arrested and remanded to five days police custody. Khan was apprehended near the India-Nepal border. He had previously contested the Falta assembly seat. The court ordered custody following multiple FIRs. Khan had sought and received interim protection from the High Court earlier. Public…

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Arrested TMC leader Jahangir Khan remanded to five days police custody by court

Trinamool Congress leader Jahangir Khan has been arrested on extortion charges. A court in Diamond Harbour has remanded him to police custody for five days. Khan was apprehended near the India-Nepal border. He had previously contested an assembly seat and disappeared before a repoll. The Calcutta High Court had earlier…

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Mamata Banerjee meets Sonia Gandhi amid rebellion in Trinamool Congress

Trinamool supremo Mamata Banerjee met senior Congress leader Sonia Gandhi. The meeting followed an INDIA bloc gathering and Trinamool's recent election defeat. Discussions focused on future party strategies. This comes amid internal Trinamool dissent and a move by some members to align with the NDA. The leaders shared a warm…

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CID reaches Mamata's Kalighat residence cum office in 'forged signature' probe

A CID team visited the TMC's central party office in Kolkata. This visit is part of an investigation into alleged forged signatures of MLAs. The controversy has caused a significant split within the party. The CID sought entry based on a statement by Abhishek Banerjee. Party leaders objected to the…

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TMC's 'dissident' MPs Dev, Maliah attend Bengal CM Suvendu Adhikari's administrative meeting

TMC dissident MPs June Maliah and Deepak Adhikari attended a West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari administrative meeting. This follows a split in the TMC parliamentary unit. Keshpur MLA Siuli Saha also attended the meeting. Opposition representatives attending such meetings signals real change. The state government will focus on flood…

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Sukhendu Sekhar Ray hits out at TMC after resignation, cites RG Kar case, corruption concerns as 'turning point'

Former Trinamool Congress MP Sukhendu Sekhar Ray has resigned from the Rajya Sabha and the party. He stated his decision was guided by inner conscience and a series of incidents. Ray cited major governance failures and scandals as reasons for his exit. He also alleged widespread corruption within the party.…

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Bengal: TMC leader Sabyasachi Dutta arrested on extortion, criminal intimidation charges

Trinamool Congress leader Sabyasachi Dutta was arrested from North 24 Parganas district. Police apprehended him from his residence based on a businessman's complaint of extortion. Dutta, a former Bidhannagar Municipal Corporation chairman, denied the charges. He was produced before the Bidhannagar sub-divisional court. Eggs and tomatoes were thrown at him.

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'You have ED, CBI, I have 'Maa, Maati, Maanush', my party': TMC's Kalyan Banerjee trains guns at BJP

Trinamool Congress MPs Kalyan Banerjee and Kirti Azad have responded to concerns about internal dissent. They assert the party's strength lies with the people of Bengal and its workers. Azad criticized leaders questioning the party post-election, calling them traitors. He stated that those wishing to join the BJP are free…

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"Party is slipping out of her hands": BJP's Shehzad Poonawalla claims 60 TMC MLAs, distancing themselves from Mamata Banerjee

Bharatiya Janata Party leader Shehzad Poonawalla alleges internal discord within the Trinamool Congress. He claims many TMC MLAs and MPs are unhappy with the leadership of Mamata Banerjee and Abhishek Banerjee. This comes after TMC leader Kirti Azad dismissed reports of a separate group of MPs supporting the NDA. Azad…

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'Fake and fabricated': TMC leader Kirti Azad dismisses claim of 20 rebel TMC MPs extending support to NDA

All India Trinamool Congress (AITC) leader Kirti Azad on Tuesday dismissed a viral social media post claiming that a "separate group" of 20 TMC Members of Parliament is set to extend support to the National Democratic Alliance (NDA), calling it a "fake and fabricated" list floated by the Bharatiya Janata…

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Mining companies may soon bypass UN rules and mine the deep sea

A Canadian deep-sea mining company may become the first to commercially mine the international seabed under a controversial U.S. executive order that bypasses United Nations regulations. A recent legal analysis suggests that this could place Canada in violation of international law.

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West Bengal: Locals ransack arrested Trinamool Congress leader Jahangir Khan's office in Falta

TMC leader Jahangir Khan was arrested near the India-Nepal border on extortion charges. Following his arrest, angry locals allegedly ransacked his office in Falta. They smashed windowpanes and damaged furniture. Relief supplies were found in the office, fueling further local anger. Khan had previously withdrawn his candidature for the Falta…

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TMC turmoil reaches Parliament as 20 MPs 'desire' to ally with BJP-led NDA

Trinamool Congress faces internal turmoil as MP Kakoli Ghosh Dastidar claims 20 MPs have written to the Lok Sabha Speaker seeking alignment with the NDA. This follows a closed-door meeting where MPs reportedly voiced dissatisfaction with party leadership and electoral defeat assessment, fueling speculation of a split.

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Sukhendu's exit deepens TMC unrest, rebel leader Ritabrata claims more MPs set to break ranks

Rebel TMC leader Ritabrata Banerjee views Sukhendu Shekhar Ray's resignation as a significant protest. He believes more party parliamentarians will publicly oppose the leadership. This comes as dissident TMC MPs reportedly met with a Union minister. Banerjee criticizes the party's internal functioning and favouritism. The TMC faces a volatile phase…

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As Mamata Banerjee attends INDIA bloc meet, dissident TMC MPs huddle in Delhi; split buzz reaches Parliament

Political unrest within the TMC is now affecting its parliamentary wing. A group of around 20 TMC MPs met in Delhi to discuss their future course. They expressed displeasure with the party's parliamentary leadership. MPs voiced concerns that the leadership is not acknowledging the reasons for the recent electoral setback.…

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INDIA bloc meeting: Opposition leaders seek unity, deliberate to redraw strategy

INDIA bloc leaders convened in New Delhi to reinforce unity and strategize against the ruling party. Discussions focused on protecting democratic principles and tackling economic challenges. The meeting aimed to bridge internal differences following recent electoral outcomes. Leaders emphasized collective decision-making to confront national issues. This gathering signals a renewed…

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Rajya Sabha Chairman accepts TMC MP Sukhendu Sekhar Ray's resignation

Rajya Sabha Chairman C P Radhakrishnan accepted the resignation of TMC member Sukhendu Sekhar Ray. His seat from West Bengal is now vacant. Ray stated he resigned in principle from the party due to rampant corruption. This development follows a rebellion within the party's legislature wing in West Bengal. The…

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TMC MP Sukhendu Sekhar Ray resigns from party, steps down as Rajya Sabha member

Veteran TMC Rajya Sabha MP Sukhendu Shekhar Ray has resigned from the party and his parliamentary seat. He cited rampant corruption and internal isolation as reasons for his departure. This move follows recent unrest in the party's West Bengal legislature wing. Ray's resignation weakens the TMC's presence in the Rajya…

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TMC leader Jahangir Khan arrested near India-Nepal border in north Bengal on 'extortion' charges after days on the run

Trinamool Congress leader Jahangir Khan was apprehended by West Bengal Police's Special Task Force near the India-Nepal border. Khan had been evading arrest for several days. He faces multiple FIRs registered at Falta police station. The Calcutta High Court had previously withdrawn interim protection granted to him.

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4,800 illegal immigrants sent to Bangladesh from Bengal's border districts, says Suvendu Adhikari

West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari stated that 4,800 illegal immigrants have been sent to Bangladesh. He also detailed efforts to secure the India-Bangladesh border and outlined new welfare initiatives for women and healthcare improvements. The government is also implementing the Ayushman Bharat scheme and plans to announce further benefits…

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INDIA bloc meeting to convene tomorrow with 23 parties; Congress says 'Janbandhan united' as DMK opts out

The INDIA bloc prepares for a key meeting amid internal disagreements. While some parties are absent, leaders assert unity against government policies. Key allies like DMK and CPI(M) express concerns over Congress actions. The Trinamool Congress also faces internal challenges.

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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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Abhishek Banerjee travels to Delhi amid buzz over possible revolt in TMC parliamentary ranks

TMC national general secretary Abhishek Banerjee's early Delhi visit fuels speculation of a potential split in the party's parliamentary ranks, mirroring the recent rebellion in the West Bengal Assembly. The move comes ahead of Mamata Banerjee's arrival for the INDIA bloc meeting, amid reports of efforts to engineer a similar…

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Congress cold, others in Opposition warm to CJP protest at Jantar Mantar

A protest called by the Cockroach Janta Party at Jantar Mantar has exposed deep divisions within the Opposition. While parties like AAP, SP, TMC, Shiv Sena (UBT), and the Left supported the demonstration, the Congress remained sceptical. This split comes as the INDIA bloc prepares for a key meeting. The…

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The fall of the TMC machine and the rise of political survivalism

In Bengal, 'paara' (neighbourhood) serves as the primary political unit for leadership engagement. Securing electoral victory requires paara-level support, which parties maintain through state-backed protection, resource distribution and dispute mediation.

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