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Bengal bypolls: 79 pc turnout in Nandigram, Rejinagar amid violence, intimidation claims

In the West Bengal Assembly bypolls, a robust turnout of nearly 79 percent was recorded, despite disturbing reports of violence and intimidation. Opposition parties alleged that their agents faced eviction from voting booths, heightening tensions. The arrest of AJUP chief Humayun Kabir during a confrontation sparked further unrest. While the…

The Economic Times · 6h ago

SC asks West Bengal Speaker to decide disqualification pleas against 10 rebel TMC MLAs within fixed timeframe

The Supreme Court expressed confidence in the West Bengal Assembly Speaker's ability to resolve disqualification petitions promptly. Ten rebel Trinamool Congress MLAs are currently facing disqualification proceedings amid a power struggle within the party. The proceedings follow the TMC's defeat in the recent West Bengal Assembly elections, which intensified factional…

The Economic Times · Sep 28

TMC MP Kirti Azad on cracks in his party, BJP in Bengal, and INDIA bloc’s future

The period after the West Bengal Assembly election has been one of the toughest for the Trinamool Congress. Several MPs and MLAs have quit the party, questions are being raised about Mamata Banerjee’s leadership, and Bengal’s political landscape is rapidly changing.

Newslaundry · Jul 15

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Deleted from the rolls, barred from the world: A former editor’s SIR ordeal

R Rajagopal, former Editor of The Telegraph, revealed that he could not vote in the recent West Bengal Assembly elections after his name was deleted from the voter list during SIR. Here he recounts his experience in his own words.

Newslaundry · Jun 28

TMC leaders were devastated by Mamata Banerjee's "reign of terror", says BJP's Manan Kumar Mishra

A Bharatiya Janata Party Member of Parliament has claimed that Mamata Banerjee's leadership instilled fear within the Trinamool Congress. Meanwhile, a group of TMC Members of Parliament have formally requested separate seating in the Lok Sabha. This move signals potential internal divisions within the party. These developments follow the TMC's…

The Economic Times · Jun 14

TMC Lok Sabha mass exodus: 19 MPs including Saayoni Ghosh and Satabdi Roy sign dissent note to Speaker

Trinamool Congress is in significant internal turmoil. Several MPs have sought separate seating in Lok Sabha, signaling a split. Rajya Sabha MPs are resigning, raising questions about party unity. Rebel leaders deny merger talks with Congress but claim strong MLA support. Speculation of alignment with NDA is also rife.

The Economic Times · Jun 12

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…

The Economic Times · Jun 8

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40 pc of winning candidates in WB polls secured less than 50 pc vote share: ADR Report

West Bengal Assembly election results show a significant trend. Nearly 40 percent of victorious candidates won with less than half the votes in their constituencies. Voter turnout was high at 93.7 percent. Winning candidates secured an average of 50.43 percent of votes. The report also examined criminal backgrounds and wealth…

The Economic Times · May 28

Absence of many MLAs from TMC's protest triggers chatter amid party's post-poll churn

In Trinamool Congress's first protest after the West Bengal Assembly elections, attendance was notably sparse with many MLAs missing. Their absence raised eyebrows and led to conjecture about fractures within the party.

The Economic Times · May 20

TMC suspends 3 spokespersons for over 'anti-party' remarks after poll debacle

The Trinamool Congress has suspended three spokespersons for six years. This action follows alleged anti-party remarks made after the party's defeat in the West Bengal Assembly elections. The spokespersons were accused of violating party discipline. The party issued show-cause notices to several spokespersons for comments critical of leadership and electoral…

The Economic Times · May 9

Bhabanipur Shock: How Mamata Lost to Suvendu Adhikari

Bhabanipur was supposed to be the seat of reassurance. For Mamata Banerjee, it was not merely another constituency in Kolkata but the political ground that had restored her authority after the 2021 Nandigram defeat. In the 2021 bypoll, she had won here by a commanding margin of more than 58,000…

MyLifeXP · May 5

FIR against West Bengal BJP MLAs for not standing up during national anthem

The Kolkata Police has registered an FIR against 12 BJP legislators on the basis of a complaint filed by an official of West Bengal Assembly for allegedly “insulting” the national anthem.

The Hindu · Nov 30, 2023

Trinamool, BJP legislators come face to face in Assembly with slogans and barbs

TMC & BJP MLAs clashed in West Bengal Assembly premises over MGNREGA funds. CM Mamata Banerjee & Leader of Opposition Suvendu Adhikari led their respective parties in the protest. Adhikari called Mamata ‘chor’ & both sides shouted slogans at each other. Assembly passed bill to increase MLAs' salaries. TMC rebutted…

The Hindu · Nov 30, 2023

BJP to move adjournment motions in Bengal Assembly against panchayat poll violence, atrocities on women

BJP to move two adjournment motions in West Bengal Assembly this week to discuss alleged violence during rural poll and atrocities against women. TMC claims allegations are "lies" and BJP wants Speaker to allow motions to debate issues. TMC to table motion on Manipur violence, BJP opposes. All parties united…

The Hindu · Jul 25, 2023

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The Hindu · Sep 16, 2022

Poster wars between Trinamool, BJP in West Bengal Assembly

The BJP MLAs walked out of the House in protest against the alleged violence on party supporters during ‘March to Nabanna’

The Hindu · Sep 6, 2022

TMC plans resolution in West Bengal Assembly against 'misuse' of Central agencies

"Not only in West Bengal, but the BJP also misuses the CBI and ED in all Opposition-ruled States. The agencies have turned a blind eye to the corruption charges against the BJP leaders," a senior TMC MLA said

The Hindu · Jun 13, 2022

West Bengal Assembly passes Bill to replace Governor with Chief Minister as Chancellor of State universities

The West Bengal government had last month passed a resolution in the Cabinet to this effect

The Hindu · Mar 28, 2022

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The Hindu · Mar 28, 2022

TMC, BJP MLAs come to blows in West Bengal Assembly, five suspended

The incident occurred when the BJP MLAs were demanding a discussion on Rampurhat violence.

The Hindu · Feb 11, 2022

West Bengal Assembly Speaker rejects plea for Mukul Roy’s disqualification

BJP MLA had switched to Trinamool.

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