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TMC workers hold protest at Rajghat seeking scheme-related funds from Centre

NEW DELHI: Trinamool Congress party workers on Monday gathered at the Rajghat in Delhi on Gandhi Jayanti and held a protest against the Central government alleging a lack of fund allocation for MGNREGA and other social security schemes for West Bengal.

The Times of India · Oct 2, 2023

Several TMC protesters, enroute to Delhi, injured in bus accident in Jharkhand

Several Trinamool Congress workers were injured when one of the 49 buses taking them from West Bengal to Delhi to take part in a protest programme met with an accident in Jharkhand

The Hindu · Oct 1, 2023

Trinamool’s long march to Delhi signals a new politics of protest

Over 50 buses carrying thousands of beneficiaries of Centre's flagship schemes left Kolkata for Delhi to protest Union govt's denial of funds.

The Hindu · Sep 30, 2023

All parties welcome to join INDIA committee says Abhishek Banerjee after CPI(M) refuses

Abhishek Banerjee, TMC leader, welcomes all parties to join INDIA Opposition Bloc in fight against BJP. CPI(M) has reservations and decided to stay out. WB CPI(M) has expressed reservations against joining. TMC maintains political dominance over Left and Congress.

The Hindu · Sep 18, 2023

INDIA parties to hold joint rally in Bhopal, start process for determining seat-sharing

INDIA bloc holds first meeting in New Delhi; decides to hold joint rally in Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh; start process for seat sharing and take up caste census issue. Abhishek Banerjee of TMC absent due to ED summon. AAP's Raghav Chadha proposes talks on seat sharing at national level. NC's Omar…

The Hindu · Sep 13, 2023

Will you lead Opposition alliance, Sri Lankan President asks Mamata; It depends on the people, she says

Sri Lankan President Ranil Wickremesinghe asks West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Tuesday if she would lead the INDIA bloc alliance. “It depends on the people,” Ms. Banerjee responded. She also added that the “Opposition may be in position also [to come to power]”. They met at the Dubai International Airport.…

The Hindu · Sep 13, 2023

Trinamool leader Abhishek Banerjee questioned by ED in WB school job scam

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee had also described the summons to her nephew as a tool of “political vendetta’.” 

The Hindu · Sep 13, 2023

INDIA to take a call on Assembly polls

INDIA bloc to meet on Seprember 13 to discuss seat-sharing formula; TMC, CPI(M) to miss meeting; AAP's move muddles waters; parties need to decide on basis of 2019 Lok Sabha/State polls

The Hindu · Sep 12, 2023

Abhishek Banerjee says will appear before ED on September 13

Abhishek Banerjee, TMC leader & MP, confirms he'll appear before ED on Sep 13, despite it coinciding with INDIA's coordination committee meet. He was served notice by ED in connection with school jobs scam & cattle smuggling case. Banerjee had earlier declined to appear in June citing busy schedule. He…

The Hindu · Sep 11, 2023

INDIA coordination committee meet to finalise campaigns, rallies: Manoj Jha

Opposition bloc INDIA to finalise campaigns and rallies at meeting on September 13th. Results of recent bypolls show narrative being built in favour of INDIA, says Sanjay Jha

The Hindu · Sep 11, 2023