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Political violence in panchayat election was the highlight of West Bengal politics in 2023

West Bengal politics in 2023: violence, scams, old guard vs new blood, and more. 2023 Lok Sabha election to be litmus test for BJP and 3rd force.

The Hindu · Dec 30, 2023

From Santa Claus to Chaitanya, Bengal Ministers eulogise Mamata Banerjee as saintly person

Trinamool Congress leaders compare Mamata Banerjee to saints & religious figures, evoking strong reactions.

The Hindu · Dec 28, 2023

Morning Digest | Wrestler Vinesh Phogat to return Khel Ratna, Arjuna Award in protest; J&K civilians speak of torture by troops in Rajouri, and more

The Hindu Morning Digest gives a select list of stories to start the day. Read the top news today on December 27, 2023

The Hindu · Dec 27, 2023

Parliament Winter Session: TMC MP Derek O'Brien suspended from Rajya Sabha after face-off with Chairman

Trinamool Congres' MP Derek O'Brien was suspended after face-off with Rajya Sabha Chairman Jagdeep Dhankhar amid the uproar over the Lok Sabha security breach matter. Read further on Dynamite News:

Dynamite News · Dec 14, 2023

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 Hindu · Dec 10, 2023

Mamata seeks audience with PM for release of Central funds

West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee seeks appointment with PM Modi to discuss release of Central funds. She will visit Delhi Dec 17-20 and attend Opposition INDIA bloc meeting. She has written several letters to PM on the issue and wants to raise Mahua Moitra's expulsion from Lok Sabha.

The Hindu · Dec 9, 2023

Four gifts, ‘serious risks’, ‘no expertise to investigate’: 5 takeaways from ethics panel report on Mahua Moitra

The Lok Sabha on Friday expelled Trinamool Congress MP Mahua Moitra over cash-for-query allegations after a motion based on an ethics committee report. Moitra has been accused of misusing her credentials, accepting gifts, and of favours for businessman Darshan Hiranandani, a competitor of industrialist Gautam Adani. 

Newslaundry · Dec 8, 2023

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 · Dec 6, 2023

Trinamool, BJP clash over NCRB report calling Kolkata the safest city

The recent report of National Crime Research Bureau (NCRB) which had figures to show that Kolkata has registered lowest crime against women has emerged as a subject of debate between the Trinamool Congress and the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP).

The Hindu · Dec 6, 2023

There should be an upper age limit in politics, says Trinamool leader, sparks speculation

Trinamool leader Abhishek Banerjee sparks debate on age limit in party; supports MP Mahua Moitra in 'cash-for-query' controversy. Banerjee suggests age limit in politics, sports; denies differences with veterans.

The Hindu · Dec 4, 2023