The Latest Breaking News from Kalyan Banerjee

Has India lost its sense of humour? Critics point to rise of deference after mimicry row

There was outrage when the vice-president was mocked last month by an opposition MP, but social commentators say India is increasingly a country that cannot take a joke

The Guardian - UK · Jan 3, 2024

How much do you want to please Modi?, Kalyan Banerjee hits out at Vice-President

Trinamool Congress MP Kalyan Banerjee criticizes Vice-President Jagdeep Dhankhar for wanting to please PM Modi.

The Hindu · Dec 25, 2023

Jagdeep Dhankhar mimicry row | BJP, Congress trade barbs over ‘insult to Jat community’

BJP & Congress face off over mimicry of Vice President Dhankhar, perceived as insult to Jat community. Congress defends, BJP condemns.

The Hindu · Dec 20, 2023

Rajya Sabha Chairman anguished at suspended MP mimicking him during protest outside Parliament

Jagdeep Dhankhar says the act of Trinamool Congress MP Kalyan Banerjee demeaned him, his community and the high post that he holds in Parliament.

The Hindu · Dec 19, 2023

Centre never cut West Bengal’s MGNREGS share, says Union Minister

Union Minister Niranjan Jyoti claims Centre never denied West Bengal of MGNREGS funds; TMC continues protest outside Raj Bhavan. TMC claims Minister forced to come to Bengal due to protests.

The Hindu · Oct 7, 2023

TMC’s indefinite sit-in outside Raj Bhavan enters third day, delegation to meet Governor in Darjeeling

TMC activists led by Abhishek Banerjee continue sit-in protest outside Raj Bhavan, Kolkata, demanding release of MGNREGA dues by Centre and audience with Governor C.V. Ananda Bose. Governor agrees to meet TMC delegation in Darjeeling, but Banerjee insists on meeting at protest site. TMC delegation of 3 members to meet…

The Hindu · Oct 7, 2023

TMC to send five-member fact-finding team to Manipur on July 14

The Trinamool Congress said a five-member party delegation will visit the ethnic strife-torn Manipur on July 14 to reach out to the affected people of the northeastern State.

The Hindu · Jul 11, 2023

Two killed on final day of nomination filing for panchayat polls in West Bengal

There was no respite from violence on the final day of filing of nominations for the West Bengal panchayat elections on June 15, with a supporter of the Indian Secular Front (ISF) and activist of Trinamool Congress (TMC) being killed in two separate incidents at Bhangar in South 24 Parganas district.

The Hindu · Jun 15, 2023

Mamata re-elected TMC chief, warns against infighting

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee, who was re-elected the TMC chairperson on Wednesday, urged party leaders to put up a united fight against the BJP and warned against infighting.

Dynamite News · Feb 2, 2022

Senior leaders’ remarks put TMC leadership a spot

Party veterans have questioned the growing role of Abhishek Banerjee and lack of forums for dissent

The Hindu · Jan 17, 2022