JUL 19, 2026
Mahua Moitra Targets Rebel TMC MPs, Raises Delimitation Issue
TMC MP Mahua Moitra questioned the absence of clarity on delimitation and claimed that 20 rebel Trinamool Congress MPs are awaiting disqualification.
JUL 19, 2026
TMC MP Mahua Moitra questioned the absence of clarity on delimitation and claimed that 20 rebel Trinamool Congress MPs are awaiting disqualification.
JUL 17, 2026
TMC MP Kalyan Banerjee alleged that the BJP orchestrated staggered Rajya Sabha resignations and encouraged defections to increase its strength in Parliament.
JUL 13, 2026
Former TMC MPs Sukhendu Sekhar Ray, Sushmita Dev and Prakash Chik Baraik have filed their Rajya Sabha nomination papers as BJP candidates, with political observers expecting all three to be elected unopposed.
JUL 9, 2026
West Bengal BJP president Samik Bhattacharya says those who looted public money will not be spared and dismisses TMC's allegations over the Baruipur police encounter.
JUL 9, 2026
Former TMC MP Sushmita Dev criticises Mahua Moitra, backs PM Narendra Modi's leadership, and says growing public faith in the BJP inspired her move.
JUL 9, 2026
Former TMC Rajya Sabha MP Sukhendu Sekhar Roy alleges he received death threats and intimidation after demanding custodial interrogation in the RG Kar case.
JUL 9, 2026
Former TMC Rajya Sabha MPs Sushmita Dev, Prakash Chik Baraik and Sukhendu Sekhar Roy officially joined the BJP at an event attended by West Bengal BJP President Samik Bhattacharya.
JUL 4, 2026
TMC supremo Mamata Banerjee has rejected the rebel faction's claim over Trinamool Bhavan, asserting that the party headquarters remains under a valid lease until 2027. She said her faction has consistently paid rent, maintenance, electricity bills and taxes, insisting that ownership can only be determined through legal documents and not by force.
JUL 3, 2026
The Ritabrata Banerjee-led rebel Trinamool Congress faction has approached the Election Commission, staking claim to the party's name, symbol and assets while asserting majority support within the organisation.
JUL 1, 2026
Kolkata Police has denied the TMC permission to hold its traditional July 21 Martyrs' Day rally at Dharmatala and imposed BNSS Section 163 restrictions across parts of central Kolkata until August 30.
JUN 24, 2026
West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari launched a major anti-corruption drive, alleging large-scale financial irregularities under the previous TMC government. In the Assembly, he accused the Mamata Banerjee administration of misusing public funds through the Bengal Global Business Summit and vowed strict action against corruption, political violence, and unlawful activities while introducing new transparency measures for governance and investment approvals.
JUN 23, 2026
The Calcutta High Court has admitted Mamata Banerjee’s petition challenging the 2026 Bhabanipur Assembly election result, alleging counting irregularities and corrupt practices.