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Categories: POLITICS · CULTURE
West Bengal TMC split deepens, symbol dispute looms
Entities: All India Trinamool Congress · Trinamool Congress (TMC) · Ashwani Mohal · Ashwani Kumar Mohal · Mamata Banerjee
Overview
The Trinamool Congress split intensified in July 2026 after Ritabhata Banerjee’s faction seized the party’s Kolkata Bhavan, prompting the Election Commission to set deadlines for claims over the party name, symbol and assets. The Enforcement Directorate raided five Carewell‑linked premises, froze three TMC‑linked HDFC Bank accounts and seized roughly ₹440 crore, alleging cash transfers for a jet and helicopter. On July 18 the ED sent a letter to a private Kolkata bank requesting details of alleged fictitious transactions worth ₹164 crore from one of three jointly‑restricted TMC accounts. The probe, spurred by complaints from former treasurer Aroop Biswas and rebel legislators, was expanded to include Carewell Aviation, with investigators citing circular trading of about ₹160 crore and assets such as an Embraer Legacy 600 aircraft and an Agusta 109 helicopter. A Calcutta High Court single‑judge bench rejected a petition for an interim stay on the freeze, leaving the restrictions in place. Long‑time TMC associate Tapen Dasgupta resigned after four decades, citing denial of a ticket and internal factionalism, and hinted at joining the BJP. Senior MLA Madan Mitra quit all party posts and joined the rebel faction. Actress‑turned‑MP Koel Mallick resigned from the Rajya Sabha, reducing the TMC’s Upper‑House strength to nine seats. Mamata Banerjee defended Abhishek Banerjee, accused the BJP and central agencies of engineering defections and pledged to rebuild the party. By July 25 the party’s elected strength had collapsed, with 22 of 28 MPs and roughly 65‑70 of 80 state legislators departing. Former spokesperson Riju Dutta urged Mamata Banerjee to stay in West Bengal, adopt a hard line against Abhishek Banerjee and press authorities to act on multiple FIRs linked to his speeches.
Claims
What the coverage asserts, and how well corroborated each claim is across sources.
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Mamata Banerjee wrote a letter to Election Commission Secretary Ashwani Kumar Mohal urging the commission to conclude the inquiry into the TMC's name, symbol and organisational control. (Mamata Banerjee urges EC to end ‘TMC dispute’ inquiry - The Shillong Times)
- [○ 1 SOURCE] The inquiry concerns a dispute between the TMC and a rival faction led by Ritabrata Banerjee. (Mamata Banerjee urges EC to end ‘TMC dispute’ inquiry - The Shillong Times)
- [○ 1 SOURCE] The Election Commission set a deadline of 6 July 2026 for the TMC to submit its response to the dispute. (Mamata Banerjee urges EC to end ‘TMC dispute’ inquiry - The Shillong Times)
- [○ 1 SOURCE] The commission gave Ritabrata Banerjee an initial deadline of 10 July 2026, later extending it to 25 July 2026 after a request. (Mamata Banerjee urges EC to end ‘TMC dispute’ inquiry - The Shillong Times)
- [○ 1 SOURCE] The TMC submitted its response on 6 July 2026 and sent a copy to Ritabrata Banerjee via email and speed post. (Mamata Banerjee urges EC to end ‘TMC dispute’ inquiry - The Shillong Times)
- [○ 1 SOURCE] As of 25 July 2026, the Election Commission had not informed the TMC whether Ritabrata Banerjee had submitted a reply, nor provided a copy if he did. (Mamata Banerjee urges EC to end ‘TMC dispute’ inquiry - The Shillong Times)
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Mamata Banerjee argued that further extensions would allow the rival faction to fabricate false evidence and stressed that the dispute has serious political ramifications in West Bengal. (Mamata Banerjee urges EC to end ‘TMC dispute’ inquiry - The Shillong Times)
Timeline
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1 day ago
[POLITICS] 6 sourcesMamata Banerjee urges Election Commission to end TMC symbol disputeMamata Banerjee wrote to the Election Commission urging a swift end to the TMC‑Ritabrata Banerjee dispute over party name and symbol, citing missed deadlines and serious political stakes in West Bengal.
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6 days ago
[POLITICS] 3 sourcesMamata Banerjee urged to prioritize TMC amid mass defectionsEx‑TMC spokesman Riju Dutta warned Mamata Banerjee to focus on rebuilding the party, highlighting massive MP and MLA defections and calling for action against Abhishek Banerjee.
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13 days ago
[POLITICS] 3 sourcesWest Bengal politics: TMC veteran exits, BJP warns communistsTapen Dasgupta quits TMC, hints at joining BJP, while ex‑BJP chief Tathagata Roy warns the party to block any Communist comeback in West Bengal.
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13 days ago
[POLITICS] 7 sourcesEnforcement Directorate probes Rs 164 crore fictitious transactions in Trinamool Congress accountsED seeks details on Rs 164 crore fictitious transactions in frozen TMC accounts; 15 accounts under debit freeze; court upholds ED’s order; probe widens to aviation firm.
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16 days ago
[POLITICS] 16 sourcesTrinamool Congress hit by resignations, Mamata Banerjee backs Abhishek BanerjeeTMC suffers wave of resignations—including Rajya Sabha MP Koel Mallick and MLA Madan Mitra—after West Bengal defeat, while Mamata Banerjee defends nephew Abhishek Banerjee and blames BJP for defections.
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16 days ago
[POLITICS] 9 sourcesMadan Mitra Defects from TMC, Joins West Bengal Rebel FactionMadan Mitra quit TMC, joining Ritabrata Banerjee’s rebel faction and blaming Abhishek Banerjee’s dominance; Mamata Banerjee said she can restart the party if needed.
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20 days ago
[POLITICS] 5 sourcesWest Bengal CM Suvendu Adhikari launches Rs 5 lakh health insurance and direct land‑purchase policyWest Bengal CM Suvendu Adhikari unveiled a Rs 5 lakh cashless health insurance for un‑covered families, a direct land‑purchase policy to attract industry, and ordered a two‑week crackdown on illegal liquor and
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21 days ago
[POLITICS] 2 sourcesRitabhata Trinamool faction names Biplab Mitra state president, eyes Birbhum district chief role for Anubrat MondalThe Ritabhata Trinamool faction in West Bengal appointed Biplab Mitra as state president and is considering Anubrat Mondal for Birbhum district chief, amid a broader internal split.
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22 days ago
[POLITICS] 5 sourcesTrinamool Congress internal feud intensifies in West BengalTMC factions dispute a 91‑page letter and event permissions in West Bengal, while Congress accuses BJP of fueling the split after TMC’s election loss.
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22 days ago
[POLITICS] 8 sourcesBJP fields three ex‑TMC MPs as Rajya Sabha candidates in West BengalThree former TMC Rajya Sabha MPs—Sushmita Dev, Sukhendu Sekhar Roy and Prakash Chik Baraik—joined the BJP and were named its candidates for West Bengal’s July 24 Rajya Sabha bypolls.
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23 days ago
[POLITICS] 2 sourcesWest Bengal CM Suvendu Adhikari inaugurates Dudhia bridge and launches Swachh Kavach kitWest Bengal CM Suvendu Adhikari opened a rebuilt Dudhia bridge restoring Siliguri‑Mirik connectivity and unveiled the Swachh Kavach protection kit for city conservancy workers.
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24 days ago
[POLITICS] 6 sourcesTrinamool Congress accounts frozen by India's Enforcement DirectorateIndia’s Enforcement Directorate froze Rs 440 crore in three TMC accounts over alleged money‑laundering linked to aircraft purchases; the party called it political, and a court later permitted limited use of the
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27 days ago
[POLITICS] 3 sourcesMamata Banerjee Becomes West Bengal TMC President as Party Turmoil EscalatesMamata Banerjee assumes West Bengal TMC presidency, appoints new secretaries, and blames the BJP for vote‑rigging amid an internal party split.
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27 days ago
[POLITICS] 4 sourcesMamata Banerjee Takes Direct Control of West Bengal TMC Amid SplitMamata Banerjee assumed West Bengal TMC presidency and appointed new secretaries after Chandrima Bhattacharya resigned, amid a rebel split led by Ritabrata Banerjee that threatens the party’s symbol.
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27 days ago
[POLITICS] 3 sourcesChandrima Bhattacharya resigns from TMC amid West Bengal party feudChandrima Bhattacharya quit all TMC posts, citing hurtful remarks by Mamata Banerjee, and met the rebel faction that seized the party headquarters amid a widening West Bengal party feud.
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27 days ago
[POLITICS] 2 sourcesTrinamool Congress Bengal chief Chandrima Bhattacharya resigns amid party turmoilChandrima Bhattacharya resigns as Trinamool Congress Bengal chief, citing a phone reprimand and a rebel faction’s takeover of party headquarters, deepening internal turmoil after the 2026 election loss.
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27 days ago
[POLITICS] 4 sourcesMamata Banerjee clashes with rebel TMC faction as party split deepensMamata Banerjee brands TMC rebels as traitors, vows to retain party symbol, while a breakaway faction led by Ritabrata Banerjee seizes the Kolkata office and draws dozens of legislators; former state president
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27 days ago
[POLITICS] 11 sourcesChandrima Bhattacharya resigns as West Bengal TMC chief amid party crisisChandrima Bhattacharya quit as West Bengal TMC president and all party posts after a rebel faction seized the party HQ, intensifying the crisis following TMC’s 2026 election loss.
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27 days ago
[POLITICS] 4 sourcesMamata Banerjee's TMC suffers major blow as Chandrima Bhattacharya quits all postsSenior TMC leader Chandrima Bhattacharya, a close aide of Mamata Banerjee, resigned from all party posts after West Bengal's election loss, worsening the party’s internal crisis.
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27 days ago
[POLITICS] 4 sourcesChandrima Bhattacharya quits all Trinamool Congress posts in West BengalSenior TMC leader Chandrima Bhattacharya has resigned from all party posts, including state chief and authorized signatory, amid West Bengal election losses and internal strife.
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27 days ago
[POLITICS] 2 sourcesTrinamool Congress split: Election Commission to rule on party name and symbolIndia’s Election Commission must decide a split in the Trinamool Congress, with Mamata Banerjee and rebel leader Ritabrata Banerjee contesting the party’s name, symbol and funds.
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27 days ago
[POLITICS] 2 sourcesWest Bengal CM Suvendu Adhikari orders CCTV monitoring to curb land‑scam corruptionWest Bengal CM Suvendu Adhikari orders CCTV cameras in the Land Department to stop fraud, criticises former TMC rule and announces tougher penalties for property damage.
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27 days ago
[POLITICS] 4 sourcesWest Bengal TMC internal feud escalates as rebel faction seizes party headquartersA rebel TMC faction led by Ritabrata Banerjee seized the party’s Kolkata headquarters, changed locks and installed new signage, prompting police deployment and an Election Commission demand for organisational f
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29 days ago
[POLITICS] 5 sourcesIndia's Election Commission intervenes in Trinamool Congress leadership disputeIndia's Election Commission has asked Mamata Banerjee and rebel leader Ritabrata Banerjee to respond by July 6 over competing claims to TMC leadership after the party's West Bengal defeat.
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about 1 month ago
[POLITICS] 2 sourcesRiju Dutta Slams TMC Over Frozen Accounts and Backs West Bengal UCC BillSuspended TMC leader Riju Dutta said the party’s three bank accounts holding about 450 crore rupees are frozen, questioned the party’s anxiety, and backed West Bengal’s push for a Uniform Civil Code and the Pre
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about 1 month ago
[POLITICS] 6 sourcesTrinamool Congress faces court setbacks in West BengalCalcutta High Court ordered preservation of raid footage at Abhishek Banerjee's home and rejected TMC's request for an urgent hearing on frozen party bank accounts.
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about 1 month ago
[POLITICS] 2 sourcesPrashant Kishor rejects TMC‑Congress merger talks and eyes Bankipur by‑pollStrategist Prashant Kishor ruled out a TMC‑Congress merger in West Bengal and said he may contest Bihar’s Bankipur by‑poll to challenge the BJP stronghold.
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about 1 month ago
[POLITICS] 2 sourcesIndia's West Bengal and Meghalaya see political realignmentsIn West Bengal, the little‑known NCPI became the state’s largest parliamentary party after 20 TMC MPs defected, while in Meghalaya the BJP pledged not to poach NPP MLAs or upset the ruling alliance.
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about 1 month ago
[POLITICS] 2 sourcesMamata Banerjee Confirmed as TMC President in Official List Filed with Election CommissionTMC filed an official list confirming Mamata Banerjee as president, while a rebel faction led by Arup Roy elected its own leader and offered her a chief adviser role, pending Election Commission approval.
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about 1 month ago
[POLITICS] 16 sourcesMamata Banerjee stays Trinamool chair as rebels name Arup RoyMamata Banerjee’s TMC submitted an EC list confirming her as chairperson, while a rebel faction led by Ritabrata Banerjee held a session naming Arup Roy chair of a parallel “real” party and suspending Abhishek
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about 1 month ago
[POLITICS] 2 sourcesTrinamool Congress faces court battles over political violence and bank account freeze in West BengalThe Trinamool Congress sued the Calcutta High Court over alleged synchronized attacks on its workers and over the freezing of three HDFC Bank accounts holding roughly Rs 440 crore, but the court declined an urg
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about 1 month ago
[POLITICS] 2 sourcesBJP spokesperson Keya Ghosh slams TMC and Mahua Moitra over transparency claimsBJP spokesperson Keya Ghosh in Kolkata accused TMC’s Mahua Moitra of hypocrisy over transparency, raised concerns about a chartered flight for MP Abhishek Banerjee, and praised BJP governance and West Bengal ‘s
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about 1 month ago
[POLITICS] 2 sourcesTrinamool Congress leaders resign following West Bengal election lossTrinamool Congress officials, including state minority cell chief Mosaraf Hussen and eight Shiuli Gram Panchayat members, resigned after the party’s defeat in West Bengal’s recent election.
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about 1 month ago
[POLITICS] 4 sourcesTrinamool Congress officials resign across West Bengal after election lossEight TMC members quit a North 24 Parganas gram panchayat and a municipality chief resigned, while MLA Mosarf Hussain stepped down as minority cell head, all citing respect for the recent West Bengal election.
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about 1 month ago
[POLITICS] 2 sourcesMosarraf Hossain Resigns as Trinamool Congress Minority Cell State PresidentMosarraf Hossain, West Bengal MLA, resigns as TMC minority cell state president, citing family health and hinting at joining a rival faction, sparking intra‑party speculation.
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about 1 month ago
[POLITICS] 2 sourcesAbhishek Banerjee's private jet trip fuels Trinamool Congress disputeAbhishek Banerjee flew to Delhi on a chartered jet, meeting Speaker Om Birla to block a 20‑MP split group; the costly trip has sparked internal Trinamool Congress criticism.
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about 1 month ago
[POLITICS] 3 sourcesTrinamool Congress faces 440 crore freeze on three bank accounts amid internal feudWest Bengal police froze about ₹440 crore in three Trinamool Congress bank accounts after dissenting legislators alleged the funds were obtained illegally, intensifying an internal party feud.
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about 1 month ago
[POLITICS] 9 sourcesTrinamool Congress faces ₹440 crore bank freeze and aide fraud probePolice froze three Trinamool Congress accounts holding about ₹440 crore after rebel MLAs' complaints, while an aide to leader Abhishek Banerjee was booked in a fraud case.
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about 1 month ago
[POLITICS] 4 sourcesWest Bengal police arrest Jahangir Khan's wife near India-Nepal borderWest Bengal police arrested Regina Bibi, wife of TMC leader Jahangir Khan, near the India‑Nepal border for allegedly masterminding a Falta police‑station attack; 26 suspects are now in custody.
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about 1 month ago
[POLITICS] 9 sourcesTrinamool Congress battles internal split, seeks to disqualify 20 MPsTrinamool Congress filed 20 petitions to disqualify rebel MPs claiming a merger with NCPI, while senior leaders Gautam Deb and Jyotipriya Mallick resigned amid a split that also involves 58 MLAs.
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about 1 month ago
[POLITICS] 2 sourcesTrinamool Congress faces internal crisis and defections after West Bengal election lossAfter losing the 2026 West Bengal election, Trinamool Congress is splintering as senior leaders defect to the BJP, forming rival factions while Mamata Banerjee protests hawker evictions.
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about 1 month ago
[CULTURE] 2 sourcesKolkata Metro to start 4 a.m. service on June 21 for Yoga DayKolkata Metro will begin 4 a.m. service on June 21, boosting early train frequency to aid commuters reaching Red Road for International Yoga Day where PM Modi will speak.
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about 1 month ago
[POLITICS] 2 sourcesRitabrata Banerjee Confirmed as West Bengal Opposition Leader by Calcutta High CourtCalcutta High Court upheld Ritabrata Banerjee’s appointment as West Bengal’s Leader of the Opposition, exposing TMC factionalism and prompting a CID probe into resolution signatures.
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about 1 month ago
[POLITICS] 2 sourcesTrinamool Congress turmoil: rebel MPs seek merger, leaders protest security changesTMC faces internal unrest as former MLA Udayan Guha is arrested, 20 rebel MPs seek a merger with the NCPI and separate seating, and six loyalists urge CM Suvendu Adhikari to restore Mamata Banerjee’s security
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about 1 month ago
[POLITICS] 3 sourcesWest Bengal police freeze ex‑TMC MLA Sabyasachi Dutta's bank accountsWest Bengal police froze five bank accounts of ex‑TMC MLA Sabyasachi Dutta, seizing ₹1.7 crore, a luxury SUV and a gold‑purchase receipt; Dutta was earlier arrested on corruption charges, his wife remains fugde
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about 1 month ago
[POLITICS] 2 sourcesBJP Consolidates Power in West Bengal as TMC SplitsBJP won West Bengal’s 2026 election as TMC fragments, with dozens of MLAs and MPs defecting to the NDA, while cross‑border tensions with Bangladesh intensify anti‑migration rhetoric.
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about 1 month ago
[POLITICS] 2 sourcesRitabrata Banerjee Retains Opposition Leader Role After Calcutta High Court RulingThe Calcutta High Court upheld Ritabrata Banerjee as West Bengal opposition leader, rejecting an interim stay and ordering parties to file affidavits, with the next hearing set for July 28.
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about 2 months ago
[POLITICS] 7 sourcesLok Sabha Speaker Om Birla to hear both TMC factions on party splitSpeaker Om Birla will meet Abhishek Banerjee and seek the Mamata Banerjee faction’s view on a TMC split, as 20 rebel MPs claim a merger with the Nationalist Citizens Party and seek separate recognition before a
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about 2 months ago
[POLITICS] 2 sourcesTrinamool Congress rebels clash over party symbol and name in IndiaAround 20 TMC MPs merged with the NCPI, claim they’re still part of TMC and will fight for its name and twin‑flower symbol, while Mamata Banerjee’s party calls the move illegal under the anti‑defection law.
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about 2 months ago
[POLITICS] 3 sourcesWest Bengal TMC grapples with legal case and internal political turmoilTMC aide Sumit Roy seeks anticipatory bail after arrest warrant; TMC MPs grapple with the party’s marginalisation and potential new alliances.
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about 2 months ago
[POLITICS] 3 sources20 Trinamool Congress MPs join NCPI, pledge support to NDATwenty TMC MPs have merged with the NCPI and pledged support to the NDA, prompting criticism from TMC leaders and remarks from the BJP about a growing crisis in the party.
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about 2 months ago
[POLITICS] 13 sources20 Trinamool Congress MPs Merge with NCPI, Boost NDA's Lok Sabha CountTwenty rebel TMC MPs have merged with the obscure NCPI, seeking Lok Sabha recognition and boosting the BJP‑led NDA's seat count, while TMC and Congress contest the legality.
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about 2 months ago
[POLITICS] 10 sourcesTrinamool Congress rebels push for separate Lok Sabha bloc as party rejects faction claimsTMC rebels seek separate Lok Sabha bloc and claim 20‑22 MPs, meeting Speaker Birla and claiming a merger with a regional party; TMC leadership denies any faction, invoking anti‑defection law.
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about 2 months ago
[POLITICS] 5 sourcesTrinamool Congress rebels merge with Tripura's Nationalist Citizens Party, vow to back NDAAround 20–22 rebel Trinamool Congress MPs have merged with Tripura's Nationalist Citizens Party, filing paperwork to avoid anti‑defection penalties and pledging support to the ruling NDA.
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about 2 months ago
[POLITICS] 2 sourcesTrinamool Congress faction claims 22 MPs, seeks separate Lok Sabha groupRebel TMC MPs led by Kakoli Ghosh Dastidar claim a 22‑member faction and will meet Lok Sabha Speaker on June 15 to seek separate group status and signal support for the NDA.
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about 2 months ago
[POLITICS] 2 sourcesBJP's 'Operation Lotus' fuels defections and leadership changes in West Bengal's TMCTMC senior Saugata Roy says BJP's 'Operation Lotus' is pulling weak members away, prompting new TMC appointments and a CID probe into a forged signature case.
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about 2 months ago
[POLITICS] 4 sourcesWest Bengal Chief Minister launches six‑day Kolkata cleanliness driveChief Minister Suvendu Adhikari launched a six‑day, citywide cleanliness drive in Kolkata, covering all wards before Yoga Day and a visit by Prime Minister Modi.
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about 2 months ago
[POLITICS] 2 sourcesIndia's global standing and looming TMC split highlighted by JDU spokespersonJDU spokesperson Rajiv Ranjan praised India’s rising global profile, warned of J‑K tensions, and announced an imminent split in the Trinamool Congress.
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about 2 months ago
[POLITICS] 2 sourcesTrinamool Congress sees senior leaders quit amid internal crisisSenior TMC leaders Manas Bhunia and Sushmita Dev resign, citing internal turmoil and an unprecedented exodus, fueling concerns over the party’s stability.
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about 2 months ago
[POLITICS] 13 sourcesTrinamool Congress rebels merge with NCPI, pledge support to NDATwenty TMC Lok Sabha MPs merged with NCPI, seek separate Lok Sabha seating and pledged support to the NDA, sparking a major internal party crisis.
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about 2 months ago
[POLITICS] 2 sourcesMamata Banerjee Reaffirmed by TMC Leaders Amid Internal Unity PushTMC MPs Kalyan Banerjee and Shatrughan Sinha publicly backed Mamata Banerjee, stressing party unity amid reports of internal dissent and recent MP resignations.
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about 2 months ago
[POLITICS] 10 sourcesTrinamool Congress rebel MPs seek Lok Sabha recognition as real TMCAbout 20 rebel TMC MPs will meet Lok Sabha Speaker on June 15 to claim recognition as the “real TMC”, support the NDA, and risk disqualification under anti‑defection law.
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about 2 months ago
[POLITICS] 2 sourcesTrinamool Congress turmoil leads to Assam leaders’ resignationsTrinamool Congress faces internal dissent as former Rajya Sabha MP Sushmita Dev and other leaders resign, citing the party’s weakened position in Assam after West Bengal setbacks.
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about 2 months ago
[POLITICS] 3 sourcesTrinamool Congress rocked by mass defection as 19 MPs submit resignation lettersNineteen TMC MPs from West Bengal submitted resignation letters to the Lok Sabha speaker on 18 May, seeking separate group status and sparking a historic party split.
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about 2 months ago
[POLITICS] 3 sourcesTrinamool Congress split as 19 MPs submit dissent note to Lok Sabha SpeakerNineteen TMC MPs have submitted a dissent note to the Lok Sabha Speaker, seeking separate group status and the party symbol, amid speculation over a blank slot for a senior leader and possible NDA ties.
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about 2 months ago
[POLITICS] 2 sourcesMamata Banerjee confronts growing TMC revolt as senior leaders quitTMC senior leaders demand Mamata Banerjee choose between nephew Abhishek Banerjee and dissenters, while ex‑minister Manas Bhunia also quits, deepening the party’s internal crisis.
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about 2 months ago
[POLITICS] 9 sourcesMamata Banerjee faces TMC rebellion as MPs consider backing the NDATMC rebels led by Kakoli Ghosh Dastidar and Satabdi Roy plan a separate Lok Sabha bloc supporting the NDA, challenging Mamata Banerjee’s leadership after West Bengal election loss.
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about 2 months ago
[POLITICS] 4 sourcesWest Bengal TMC MP Kalyan Banerjee denies merger rumors with CongressTMC MPs Kalyan Banerjee and Kirti Azad reject merger rumors with Congress, confirming the alliance will stay intact; Congress also calls the reports baseless.
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about 2 months ago
[POLITICS] 2 sourcesTrinamool Congress MPs dispute alleged faction signatures amid internal crisisTrinamool Congress MPs Sougata Roy and Pratima Mandal deny signing documents amid claims of a breakaway faction, accusing BJP of a covert ‘Operation Lotus’.
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about 2 months ago
[POLITICS] 2 sourcesMamata Banerjee faces internal revolt in Trinamool CongressKalayan Banerjee warns Mamata Banerjee to pick between him and nephew Abhishek, accusing the latter of arrogance and blaming him for TMC’s decline; a Rajya Sabha member resigns amid the party’s internal turmoil
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about 2 months ago
[POLITICS] 6 sourcesWest Bengal TMC faces internal crisis as leaders dispute opposition role and party leadershipWest Bengal's TMC grapples with a leadership tussle as a court case, Bihar minister, MP, and BJP spokesperson all spotlight internal rifts involving expelled MLA Shobhandeb Chattopadhyay, Abhishek Banerjee and
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about 2 months ago
[POLITICS] 3 sourcesMamata Banerjee confronts TMC split over Abhishek BanerjeeSenior TMC MP Kalyan Banerjee warned he may quit over Abhishek Banerjee’s perceived arrogance, prompting Mamata Banerjee to intervene; Abhishek later sought to calm the rift with a conciliatory appeal.
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about 2 months ago
[POLITICS] 5 sourcesTrinamool Congress MP Prakash Chik Baraik resigns from Rajya SabhaTrinamool Congress MP Prakash Chik Baraik resigned from the Rajya Sabha, the third TMC upper‑house departure this week amid a party crisis and mass defections in West Bengal.
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about 2 months ago
[POLITICS] 2 sourcesTrinamool Congress rebels push split, question Mamata Banerjee's leadershipTMC rebels led by MP Kakoli Ghosh Dastidar allege corruption, seek separate parliamentary seating and may align with BJP; over 60 MLAs have also broken away, deepening the party crisis after the 2026 West Beng
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about 2 months ago
[POLITICS] 6 sourcesTrinamool Congress faces internal split as senior leaders resign and clash with Abhishek BanerjeeTMC suffers a major split after resignations, a rebel faction claims 64 MLAs, 20 MPs seek separate Lok Sabha seats, and senior leaders clash with Abhishek Banerjee.
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about 2 months ago
[POLITICS] 2 sourcesMamata Banerjee's Possible Congress Return Triggers TMC Split and Impacts Shiv SenaMamata Banerjee may merge TMC into Congress, prompting internal party friction and BJP criticism, while a possible TMC split could weaken Shiv Sena’s NDA leverage.
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about 2 months ago
[POLITICS] 3 sourcesTrinamool Congress sees senior resignations amid internal dissentShatrughan Sinha denied exit rumours, reaffirming loyalty to Mamata Banerjee, while ex‑Rajya Sabha MP Sushmita Dev quit the Trinamool Congress, citing conflicts, deepening concerns over party unity.
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about 2 months ago
[POLITICS] 3 sourcesMamata Banerjee's Trinamool Congress suffers massive defeat and internal revolt in West BengalMamata Banerjee’s Trinamool Congress suffered a dramatic defeat in West Bengal’s 2026 elections, winning only 80 seats as BJP surged to 206, sparking internal resignations and defections.
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about 2 months ago
[POLITICS] 2 sourcesCongress and TMC dismiss merger talks as opposition seeks unity in IndiaIndia's Congress and TMC reject merger rumors after meetings, citing opposition unity, while TMC faces internal defections post‑West Bengal election loss.
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about 2 months ago
[POLITICS] 2 sourcesTrinamool Congress splits spark Mahua Moitra’s call for united oppositionTMC faces a wave of senior defections to the BJP‑led NDA, prompting MP Mahua Moitra to call for unified opposition against the BJP and warn of the party’s survival.
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about 2 months ago
[POLITICS] 2 sourcesMamata Banerjee meets Sonia Gandhi to discuss possible Congress returnMamata Banerjee met Sonia Gandhi in New Delhi to discuss a possible return to Congress as TMC faces internal turmoil after its West Bengal election loss.
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about 2 months ago
[POLITICS] 2 sourcesWest Bengal TMC rebels list 19 MPs, including Sayani Ghosh, signal possible NDA supportNineteen TMC MPs from West Bengal, including former ally Sayani Ghosh, are labeled rebels planning to support the NDA, prompting accusations of BJP ties and internal turmoil for Mamata Banerjee's party.
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about 2 months ago
[POLITICS] 2 sourcesTrinamool Congress faces mass defections as MP Sayani Ghosh quitsTMC is splintering after a recent West Bengal defeat, with MP Sayani Ghosh and dozens of MPs defecting and two Rajya Sabha members resigning, weakening Mamata Banerjee's leadership.
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about 2 months ago
[POLITICS] 2 sourcesTMC and Congress leaders meet in Delhi amid West Bengal crisisTMC General Secretary Abhishek Banerjee met Congress leader Rahul Gandhi in Delhi, sparking talks of a possible TMC‑Congress merger amid a West Bengal party crisis.
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about 2 months ago
[POLITICS] 2 sourcesWest Bengal TMC faces internal rebellion and MP confrontationsTMC MP Kalyan Banerjee faced heckling at Kolkata Airport and local job‑scam protests erupted, while BJP MP Raju Bista slammed talks of a TMC‑Congress merger as a failure for Mamata Banerjee.
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about 2 months ago
[POLITICS] 2 sourcesTrinamool Congress leaders reject claims of MP defections to the NDATMC leaders Kalyan Banerjee and MP Pratima Mondal reject claims that dozens of party MPs have signed a letter supporting the NDA, urging rebels to resign and demanding proof of the alleged defections.
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about 2 months ago
[POLITICS] 5 sourcesMamata Banerjee meets Sonia Gandhi to coordinate opposition response amid TMC splitMamata Banerjee met Sonia Gandhi in New Delhi on June 9, 2026 to bolster opposition unity and offer legal support as the TMC faces a major rebel split.
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about 2 months ago
[POLITICS] 10 sourcesTrinamool Congress sees third Rajya Sabha resignation, deepening internal crisisTMC suffers a third Rajya Sabha resignation as MP Prakash Baraik quits, following Sushmita Dev’s exit and earlier resignations, amid claims that 20 Lok Sabha MPs may side with the NDA.
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about 2 months ago
[POLITICS] 2 sourcesWest Bengal TMC leader Sabyasachi Dutta arrested on extortion chargesTMC leader Sabyasachi Dutta was arrested in West Bengal on extortion charges; he faced a court appearance amid a BJP protest.
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about 2 months ago
[POLITICS] 2 sourcesTrinamool Congress faces split as rebel MPs seize Delhi officeTMC is split as ~20 rebel MPs plan a breakaway in Delhi, claiming a two‑thirds majority and seeking independent seating; the party also loses its Delhi office after MP Partha Bhowmick moves out.
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about 2 months ago
[POLITICS] 2 sourcesShiv Sena MP Blames BJP for Undermining West Bengal's TMCShiv Sena MP Arvind Sawant accused the BJP of orchestrating defections to weaken West Bengal's TMC, drawing parallels with Maharashtra politics.
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about 2 months ago
[POLITICS] 4 sourcesWest Bengal CM Suvendu Adhikari meets Indian Union Ministers to boost developmentWest Bengal CM Suvendu Adhikari met Union ministers in Delhi, securing an Ayushman Bharat MoU, expanding credit schemes and rural and youth development programs.
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about 2 months ago
[POLITICS] 2 sourcesMamata Banerjee's Trinamool Congress faces major split as MPs defect to BJPTMC leader Mamata Banerjee faces a party split as 20 MPs defect to the BJP alliance, following a massive legislative rebellion after losing West Bengal power.
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about 2 months ago
[POLITICS] 7 sourcesTrinamool Congress split as 20 MPs pledge support to BJP‑led NDAAround 20 TMC MPs have written to Speaker Birla to back the BJP‑led NDA, sparking a major split in the party and prompting criticism from leaders like Mahua Moitra and Kirti Azad.
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about 2 months ago
[POLITICS] 2 sourcesTrinamool Congress rebels meet BJP leaders, 20 MPs back ruling NDA allianceAround 20 rebel Trinamool Congress MPs met BJP leaders in Delhi and wrote to Lok Sabha speaker supporting the ruling NDA, deepening the party’s internal crisis.
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about 2 months ago
[POLITICS] 9 sourcesTrinamool Congress split as 20 MPs pledge support to NDAAround 20 TMC MPs, led by Kakoli Ghosh Dastidar, wrote to Speaker Om Birla to back the NDA, deepening a party split after West Bengal’s election loss and senior resignations.
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about 2 months ago
[POLITICS] 2 sourcesTrinamool Congress faces mass MP resignations as senior leader quitsTMC senior leader Sukhendu Shekhar Roy resigns; up to 20 MPs may defect to NDA, and 14 legislators met CM Suvendu Adhikari, deepening the party split.
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about 2 months ago
[POLITICS] 2 sourcesTrinamool Congress faces internal split as rebel MPs and MLAs threaten defection to NDARebel TMC legislators claim internal pressure for loyalty to Abhishek Banerjee and cite a split of 58 MLAs, while MP Mahua Moitra attacks about 20 MPs seeking to back the NDA, exposing deep party fractures in B
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about 2 months ago
[POLITICS] 2 sourcesBJP claims West Bengal leader Madan Mitra staged attack on his own carBJP alleges West Bengal leader Madan Mitra staged a June 7 attack on his own car to secure extra protection, citing comments from state minister Arjun Singh and BJP MLA Pawan Singh.
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about 2 months ago
[POLITICS] 4 sourcesWest Bengal TMC rebels secure protection as 20 MPs allegedly back BJP-led allianceTMC rebels in West Bengal get extra security and a parliamentary group claims support from around 20 MPs for the BJP-led NDA, sparking accusations of betrayal and possible defections.
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