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Assam CM's 'deflated football' swipe at Mamata after her faction gets new poll symbol

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma took a swipe at Mamata Banerjee after the Election Commission froze the Trinamool Congress name and symbol amid a factional feud. He predicted Banerjee would not return to power and commented on the rival factions' new names and election symbols ahead of the October…

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Rahul Gandhi slams EC over TMC name, symbol ban, says ‘vote chori, govt chori, now party chori’

Rahul Gandhi criticized the Election Commission's decision to bar rival Trinamool Congress factions from using the party name and symbol in West Bengal bypolls, alleging a pattern of BJP and EC collusion to split parties and snatch symbols. He stated this undermines democratic decline, comparing it to vote and government…

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TMC row: EC seeks more documents from Ritabrata faction as Mamata camp makes its case

The Election Commission requested additional documents from the Ritabrata Banerjee faction. Mamata Banerjee's faction also presented their case before the poll panel. This hearing addresses the dispute over Trinamool Congress's organizational control. The commission's decision is crucial before upcoming assembly by-elections. Both factions await the Election Commission's ruling on the…

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TMC faction war reaches ECI as Ritabrata Banerjee-led delegation arrives in Delhi

A rebel Trinamool Congress faction met the Election Commission regarding party leadership. The delegation, led by Ritabrata Banerjee, sought recognition as the legitimate party leadership. This meeting precedes nominations for upcoming West Bengal by-elections. The Election Commission scheduled the meeting for September 12, 2026. The by-elections in Nandigram and Rejinagar…

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West Bengal: Powerful explosion in TMC leader's abandoned house; no casualty

The blast took place around 2 am at the house of Trinamool Congress (TMC) leader Dwijen Mondal near Lal Pol in Uttarbhag area of Baruipur East, police said, quoting local residents.

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TMC's Saket Gokhale questions NCPI credentials, flags 84-day silence of EC on RTIs

Trinamool Congress leader Saket Gokhale questioned the Election Commission's 84-day delay in responding to his RTI query. He sought details about the Nationalist Citizens Party of India and its credentials. Gokhale also inquired about 20 sitting TMC MPs claiming to have joined this party. The Lok Sabha Secretariat also failed…

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'Disgraceful assault on rule of law': Abhishek Banerjee alleges BJP workers stormed TMC office at 4.30 AM, slams Kolkata Police inaction

Trinamool Congress (TMC) MP Abhishek Banerjee on Thursday alleged that BJP workers armed with weapons stormed the party's Camac Street office in Kolkata in the early hours of the morning and vandalised the premises, assaulted staff and damaged electronic equipment.

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TMC MP Derek O’Brien appears before Kolkata Police as Camac street office clash probe widens

TMC Rajya Sabha MP Derek O'Brien appeared before Kolkata Police on Wednesday. He was questioned regarding a scuffle at Abhishek Banerjee's office. The incident involved the removal of a billboard bearing Trinamool Congress signage. Abhishek Banerjee had also appeared before the police on Tuesday for questioning. Fourteen people have been…

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West Bengal police registers FIR against Abhishek Banerjee, Derek O'Brien for allegedly obstructing hoarding removal

The West Bengal Police registered an FIR against Trinamool Congress (TMC) MPs Abhishek Banerjee, Derek O'Brien and others over alleged obstruction and assault on police personnel during the removal of an unauthorised hoarding at 9, Camac Street, Kolkata.

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Abhishek Banerjee seeks SC direction on disqualification of 20 TMC MPs

Abhishek Banerjee has approached the Supreme Court seeking an urgent decision from the Speaker. The plea concerns the disqualification of twenty Trinamool Congress Lok Sabha MPs. These MPs have aligned themselves with the Nationalist Citizens Party of India. The Supreme Court has listed Banerjee's plea for hearing on August 25.…

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TMC MP Abhishek Banerjee moves Calcutta HC challenging freezing of his bank account

Trinamool Congress MP Abhishek Banerjee approached the Calcutta High Court seeking urgent relief. His personal bank account was allegedly frozen without proper procedure by a private bank. Banerjee plans to travel abroad soon for medical treatment with Supreme Court permission. Justice Krishna Rao will hear the matter on Wednesday after…

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Arrested ex-TMC MLA Nirmal Ghosh remanded to police custody in extortion case

Nirmal Ghosh, a former Trinamool Congress chief whip, found himself behind bars in Odisha due to an extortion case. A Barrackpore court has ordered his police custody for eight days. Simultaneously, he secured bail in a separate matter relating to a rushed cremation of a doctor. With accusations of extortion…

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TMC to move Supreme Court against rebel Lok Sabha MPs; disqualification petitions to be filed in 7-10 days

The Trinamool Congress is gearing up to submit disqualification petitions targeted at rebel Lok Sabha MPs who have aligned themselves with the Nationalist Citizens Party of India. Following a political upheaval since June, the party has advocated for action. In response, the Speaker has allotted distinct seating for the dissenting…

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SC stays arrest of Abhishek Banerjee's aide Sumit Roy in Salboni land-grabbing case

The Supreme Court has stayed the arrest of Sumit Roy in a land-grabbing case. Roy is the Personal Assistant to Trinamool Congress MP Abhishek Banerjee. The top court directed him to cooperate fully with the ongoing investigation. The Calcutta High Court had previously rejected his anticipatory bail plea. The case…

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Advocate ‘for Hindus’, celeb-commentary influencer: Meet the latest complainants against CJP

Rinki Chatterjee Singh’s account of her own career is a long ledger of cases – ones she has filed, and ones filed against her. An FIR was registered against Mamata Banerjee in May on her complaint, she claims, and she filed another against the former West Bengal Chief Minister in…

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PM Modi attends NDA Parliamentary Party's 'Mangal Milan' meeting in Parliament

The NDA Parliamentary Party's 'Mangal Milan' meeting convened in Parliament on Tuesday. Prime Minister Narendra Modi and other senior leaders attended the gathering. Union Ministers addressed members on trade agreements and fisheries development. The meeting occurred during a stormy Monsoon Session of Parliament. Opposition protests and exam reforms were among…

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Had 'Didi' not driven out of party, Cong would not have been in such a situation: Kalyan to Priyanka

Trinamool Congress MP Kalyan Banerjee spoke with Priyanka Gandhi outside Parliament. He stated that Mamata Banerjee's 1997 expulsion from Congress caused its decline. Gandhi recalled Rajiv Gandhi's respect for Mamata Banerjee then. Banerjee countered that Congress allied with CPI-M, opposing Mamata Banerjee's stance. He noted Congress's diminished presence and power…

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Mamata Banerjee opposes further extension in EC probe involving TMC

Mamata Banerjee urged the Election Commission to conclude an ongoing inquiry. She requested the poll panel to finalize proceedings concerning the Trinamool Congress party. Banerjee stated the party had submitted its comments by the stipulated deadline. She expressed concern over extensions granted to Ritrabrata Banerjee for his reply. The TMC…

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Rebel Trinamool Congress MPs who joined NCPI attend first NDA meeting, hail alliance's vision and Parliament agenda

NCPI MPs attended their first NDA Parliamentary Party meeting after joining the coalition. Leaders described the gathering as enriching and well-organized, welcoming their inclusion. Discussions covered India's Free Trade Agreements and the blue economy sector. Upcoming legislation and the government's development roadmap were also detailed. The meeting concluded with addresses…

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Rebel Trinamool Congress MPs who joined NCPI attend their 1st NDA parliamentary party meet

Twenty Lok Sabha MPs who left Trinamool Congress attended an NDA parliamentary party meeting. Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Union ministers were present during this significant gathering. Discussions focused on trade and fisheries progress, and the anti-paper leak bill. These MPs expressed their allegiance to the BJP-led National Democratic Alliance.

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Mamata Banerjee likely to join CJP protest at Jantar Mantar on Monday

Mamata Banerjee will join the Cokroach Janta Party protest at Jantar Mantar. She will express solidarity with students protesting the NEET paper leak issue. Earlier, Banerjee criticized the Centre's police action against CJP protesters near Parliament. She stated her readiness to visit Delhi and join the CJP protest if necessary.…

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Lok Sabha suspends TMC MP Kalyan Banerjee; chair says remarks against women MPs hurt 'dignity of the House'

Lok Sabha suspended TMC MP Kalyan Banerjee for the session. He used unsavoury language against women members during a heated exchange. Presiding officer Krishna Prasad Tenneti announced the decision after complaints. Union Minister Arjun Ram Meghwal moved the motion for his suspension. The Lok Sabha was later adjourned amid opposition…

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"Who will you listen to, if not students?": TMC MP Kalyan Banerjee asks PM Modi; backs students' protest

Trinamool Congress MP Kalyan Banerjee backed students protesting at Jantar Mantar. He stated the central government must listen to student concerns and their demands. Banerjee criticised police action against the Cockroach Janata Party protest on July 20. Opposition MPs also protested outside Parliament demanding the Education Minister's resignation. These actions…

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Speaker Om Birla rejigs division numbers of MPs so that TMC rebels sit separately in Lok Sabha

Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla has allocated new seats to 20 rebel Trinamool Congress (TMC) MPs to allow them to sit separately after they joined the National Citizens Party of India (NCPI). The reshuffle has led to 39 MPs being assigned new seats, including TMC leader Abhishek Banerjee, YSR Congress…

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NCPI to chalk out Monsoon Session strategy today after TMC rebels' merger

The Nationalist Citizens Party of India (NCPI) will hold its parliamentary party meeting on Sunday to finalise its strategy for the Monsoon Session of Parliament, days after 20 rebel Trinamool Congress MPs declared their merger with the party amid a row over their recognition.

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