Former Trinamool MLA Tapas Roy joins BJP Former Trinamool MLA Tapas Roy joins BJP, citing dissatisfaction with Trinamool leadership, strengthening BJP presence in Kolkata. The Hindu · Mar 6, 2024
TMC lines up six big rallies across West Bengal in March The party said in its X handle that all these rallies, to follow the mega ‘Jono Gorjan Sabha’ (roar of the masses) in Kolkata, will be addressed by the party’s national general secretary Abhishek Banerjee and the target is to bring at least one lakh people in every such gathering. The Hindu · Mar 3, 2024
Sandeshkhali violence | Sheikh Shahjahan should be arrested, no stay directed, says Calcutta HC Sandeshkhali violence: Kolkata TMC leader Kunal Ghosh announces arrest of accused Shajahan Sheikh in seven days amid legal tangles. The Hindu · Feb 26, 2024
Trinamool leader faces people’s anger at Sandeshkhali Sandeshkhali violence: Trinamool Congress leader chased by villagers in West Bengal amid allegations of land grab and torture. The Hindu · Feb 25, 2024
In Bengal, balancing local and national aspirations The Trinamool Congress is trying to balance local and national aspirations The Hindu · Feb 13, 2024
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 · Feb 11, 2024
Abhishek’s absence at Trinamool’s dharna sparks speculation Speculations arise as Trinamool Congress leader Abhishek Banerjee is absent from ongoing protests in Kolkata. The Hindu · Feb 5, 2024
West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee begins dharna against Centre’s denial of funds under MGNREGS West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee protests against the Union government's denial of funds under key Central schemes. The Hindu · Feb 2, 2024
Will launch protests if Bengal's dues not cleared by Centre in seven days: Mamata West Bengal Chief Minister and Trinamool chief Mamata Banerjee gave the Centre a seven-day ultimatum to clear all dues failing which the party would launch a massive protest. The Hindu · Jan 27, 2024
Trinamool’s Abhishek Banerjee attacks Congress, says their demand for Lok Sabha seats is like aiming for the stars Trinamool Congress leader Abhishek Banerjee criticizes Congress for demanding Lok Sabha seats in Bengal despite losing ground in Assam. The Hindu · Jan 13, 2024
Veteran and younger TMC members united, party stands with Mamata: Abhishek Abhishek Banerjee speaks out on the debate over veterans and youth in the Trinamool Congress, emphasizing unity under Mamata Banerjee's leadership. The Hindu · Jan 7, 2024
Factionalism to the fore on Trinamool’s foundation day Trinamool Congress' 27th foundation day sparks factionalism, with Abhishek Banerjee's participation in Lok Sabha election being questioned. The Hindu · Jan 2, 2024
MGNREGS dues and migration, a year of tumult in Centre-State ties for Bengal Two years on, West Bengal's MGNREGS job cardholders suffer due to Centre's fund stoppage. The Hindu · Jan 1, 2024
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
The Hindu · Dec 20, 2023 Mamata meets PM, calls for release of pending central funds The Trinamool Congress chairperson was accompanied by nine party MPs including party general secretary Abhishek Banerjee.
The Hindu · Dec 17, 2023 Mamata to meet PM a day after INDIA alliance meet Mamata Banerjee said that she would attend the meeting of the Opposition INDIA alliance on Tuesday
The Hindu · Dec 10, 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 4, 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 · Nov 29, 2023 Elect so many MPs that Modi credits Bengal for his third term, says Shah Union Home Minister Amit Shah urges West Bengal to elect enough BJP MPs in 2024 Lok Sabha election to make PM Modi credit the State for his third term. He also asserted that the BJP will form the next government in the State with two-thirds majority in 2026 Assembly election
The Hindu · Nov 28, 2023 Morning Digest | Hopes pinned on rat miners to rescue workers trapped in Uttarkashi tunnel; Israel-Hamas truce in Gaza extended by two days, and more The Hindu Morning Digest gives a select list of stories to start the day. Read the top news today on November 26, 2023
The Hindu · Nov 27, 2023 Unease in Trinamool over Abhishek’s absence at key party event Trinamool unease over Abhishek Banerjee's absence at key event; old & new tussle over functioning and decision making. Differences between old and new turks in Trinamool over functioning and decision making, with Abhishek Banerjee leading campaign against denial of wages and missing deadline for agitation.
The Hindu · Nov 23, 2023 BJP planning to expel Mahua Moitra from Lok Sabha, says West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee Mamata Banerjee warns BJP of consequences if they expel MP Mahua Moitra. She also defends her party's scam-tainted leadership, vowing to arrest 8 BJP leaders if 4 TMC MLAs are arrested. She cautions her party supporters to keep an eye on the situation and warns her political opponents of same…
The Hindu · Nov 15, 2023 Want to expose Trinamool’s claims of Diamond Harbour model, says Nawshad Siddique Nawshad Siddique, the lone MLA of the Indian Secular Front (ISF), has thrown a challenge to the Trinamool Congress leadership by saying that he wants to contest next year’s Lok Sabha polls from the Diamond Harbour constituency.
The Hindu · Nov 9, 2023 Trinamool backs Mahua Moitra, says she is competent to fight the battle on her own Trinamool Congress leader Abhishek Banerjee says Mahua Moitra is competent to fight her battle and he raises questions on why no action is being taken against BJP MP Ramesh Bidhuri.
The Hindu · Nov 9, 2023 TMC MP Abhishek Banerjee appears before ED in connection with Bengal school jobs scam Abhishek Banerjee, TMC MP, appeared before ED in Kolkata on November 9 for questioning in connection with school jobs scam probe. He was summoned after skipping October 3 summons