Tag: Trinamool Congress

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 9, 2026

Samik Bhattacharya Slams TMC Over Corruption, Violence

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

Sushmita Dev Says Faith in PM Modi Is Growing

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 4, 2026

Mamata Banerjee Extends Best Wishes to Suvendu Adhikari

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 4, 2026

Rebel TMC Faction Seizes Kolkata Party Headquarters

The Trinamool Congress crisis deepened after the rebel faction led by Ritabrata Banerjee took control of the party's Kolkata headquarters, declaring itself the "real" TMC. The takeover came a day after the group approached the Election Commission seeking recognition over the party's name, symbol and leadership, further escalating the political showdown in West Bengal.

JUL 3, 2026

Ritabrata Faction Stakes Claim to TMC Election Symbol

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 Bars TMC July 21 Martyrs' Day Rally at Dharmatala

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

Suvendu Adhikari Orders Probe Into TMC-Era Corruption

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

TMC Confirms Mamata as Chief Amid Leadership Row

Mamata Banerjee has reaffirmed her position as TMC chairperson by submitting a revised list of office bearers to the Election Commission, amid a growing rebellion led by dissident leaders challenging her authority.

JUN 22, 2026

Kunal Ghosh Hits Out at TMC Rebels, Reaffirms Support for Mamata Banerjee

TMC leader Kunal Ghosh launched a scathing attack on rebel party leaders, accusing them of betraying Mamata Banerjee and misusing the Trinamool Congress name. He asserted that the party's identity remains inseparable from Mamata Banerjee and vowed that workers would politically defeat those attempti

JUN 22, 2026

TMC Rebels Oust Mamata, Suspend Abhishek Banerjee

A dissident faction of the Trinamool Congress has removed Mamata Banerjee as party chairperson and suspended Abhishek Banerjee, escalating an internal power struggle following the party's defeat in the 2026 West Bengal Assembly elections.

JUN 19, 2026

Abhishek Banerjee Seeks Disqualification of 20 TMC MPs

Abhishek Banerjee has moved disqualification petitions against 20 rebel TMC MPs, alleging they violated the anti-defection law by attempting to form a separate parliamentary group.