West Bengal Trinamool Congress internal crisis

Claims

What the coverage asserts, and how many sources carry each claim.

• [DISPUTED] The Election Commission set a deadline of 6 July 2026 for the TMC to submit its response to the dispute.
• [DISPUTED] The commission gave Ritabrata Banerjee an initial deadline of 10 July 2026, later extending it to 25 July 2026 after a request.
• [● 4 SOURCES] Mamata Banerjee stated she has no intention of retiring from politics. hindi.pardaphash.com · www.khabarfast.com · www.nayalook.com · samacharnama.com
• [● 3 SOURCES] The BJP government is cutting the number of beneficiaries for the Annapurna Bhandar scheme using ineligibility as a pretext. hindi.pardaphash.com · www.khabarfast.com · samacharnama.com
• [● 2 SOURCES] The census is a covert attempt to implement the National Register of Citizens (NRC). www.khabarfast.com · samacharnama.com
• [● 2 SOURCES] Suvendu Adhikari threatened to ensure Mamata Banerjee cannot leave her house. www.prabhatkhabar.com · www.punjabkesari.com
• [● 2 SOURCES] Banerjee may approach the Supreme Court regarding the removal of voters from lists during the Special Intensive Revision (SIR). www.khabarfast.com · www.nayalook.com
• [○ 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.
• [○ 1 SOURCE] The inquiry concerns a dispute between the TMC and a rival faction led by Ritabrata Banerjee.
• [○ 1 SOURCE] The TMC submitted its response on 6 July 2026 and sent a copy to Ritabrata Banerjee via email and speed post.
• [○ 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.
• [○ 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.

Timeline

1. 18 days ago

   [POLITICS] 4 sources

   Mamata Banerjee vows TMC's return to West Bengal power

   Trinamool Congress leader Mamata Banerjee claimed her party will soon reclaim power in West Bengal, accusing the BJP of illegal seizure and threatening to take legal battles to international courts.

2. 22 days ago

   [POLITICS] 6 sources

   Mamata Banerjee denies political retirement, accuses BJP of threats

   Mamata Banerjee denied rumors of political retirement, accusing the BJP government of NRC implementation attempts, welfare scheme irregularities, and issuing threats against her personal freedom.

3. about 1 month ago

   [POLITICS] 2 sources

   Mamata Banerjee defiant as TMC rebel MPs split, cites political curbs

   Mamata Banerjee vows to fight back as rebel TMC MPs split, some joining the NDA while she alleges political curbs and rights violations.

4. about 1 month ago

   [POLITICS] 2 sources

   Mamata Banerjee slams BJP over Netaji row as TMC grandnephew quits

   Mamata Banerjee condemned BJP remarks on Netaji, urging protests, while Netaji’s grandnephew Chandra Kumar Bose resigned from the Trinamool Congress, citing personal reasons.

5. about 2 months ago

   [POLITICS] 6 sources

   Mamata Banerjee urges Election Commission to end TMC symbol dispute

   Mamata 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.

6. about 2 months ago

   [POLITICS] 3 sources

   Mamata Banerjee urged to prioritize TMC amid mass defections

   Ex‑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.

7. about 2 months ago

   [POLITICS] 3 sources

   West Bengal politics: TMC veteran exits, BJP warns communists

   Tapen Dasgupta quits TMC, hints at joining BJP, while ex‑BJP chief Tathagata Roy warns the party to block any Communist comeback in West Bengal.

8. about 2 months ago

   [POLITICS] 7 sources

   Enforcement Directorate probes Rs 164 crore fictitious transactions in Trinamool Congress accounts

   ED 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.

9. 2 months ago

   [POLITICS] 16 sources

   Trinamool Congress hit by resignations, Mamata Banerjee backs Abhishek Banerjee

   TMC 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.

10. 2 months ago

    [POLITICS] 9 sources

    Madan Mitra Defects from TMC, Joins West Bengal Rebel Faction

    Madan 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.

11. 2 months ago

    [POLITICS] 5 sources

    West Bengal CM Suvendu Adhikari launches Rs 5 lakh health insurance and direct land‑purchase policy

    West 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

12. 2 months ago

    [POLITICS] 2 sources

    Ritabhata Trinamool faction names Biplab Mitra state president, eyes Birbhum district chief role for Anubrat Mondal

    The 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.

13. 2 months ago

    [POLITICS] 5 sources

    Trinamool Congress internal feud intensifies in West Bengal

    TMC 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.

14. 2 months ago

    [POLITICS] 8 sources

    BJP fields three ex‑TMC MPs as Rajya Sabha candidates in West Bengal

    Three 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.

15. 2 months ago

    [POLITICS] 2 sources

    West Bengal CM Suvendu Adhikari inaugurates Dudhia bridge and launches Swachh Kavach kit

    West Bengal CM Suvendu Adhikari opened a rebuilt Dudhia bridge restoring Siliguri‑Mirik connectivity and unveiled the Swachh Kavach protection kit for city conservancy workers.

16. 2 months ago

    [POLITICS] 6 sources

    Trinamool Congress accounts frozen by India's Enforcement Directorate

    India’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

17. 2 months ago

    [POLITICS] 3 sources

    Mamata Banerjee Becomes West Bengal TMC President as Party Turmoil Escalates

    Mamata Banerjee assumes West Bengal TMC presidency, appoints new secretaries, and blames the BJP for vote‑rigging amid an internal party split.

18. 2 months ago

    [POLITICS] 4 sources

    Mamata Banerjee Takes Direct Control of West Bengal TMC Amid Split

    Mamata 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.

19. 2 months ago

    [POLITICS] 3 sources

    Chandrima Bhattacharya resigns from TMC amid West Bengal party feud

    Chandrima 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.

20. 2 months ago

    [POLITICS] 2 sources

    Trinamool Congress Bengal chief Chandrima Bhattacharya resigns amid party turmoil

    Chandrima 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.

21. 2 months ago

    [POLITICS] 4 sources

    Mamata Banerjee clashes with rebel TMC faction as party split deepens

    Mamata 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

22. 2 months ago

    [POLITICS] 11 sources

    Chandrima Bhattacharya resigns as West Bengal TMC chief amid party crisis

    Chandrima 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.

23. 2 months ago

    [POLITICS] 4 sources

    Mamata Banerjee's TMC suffers major blow as Chandrima Bhattacharya quits all posts

    Senior 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.

24. 2 months ago

    [POLITICS] 4 sources

    Chandrima Bhattacharya quits all Trinamool Congress posts in West Bengal

    Senior TMC leader Chandrima Bhattacharya has resigned from all party posts, including state chief and authorized signatory, amid West Bengal election losses and internal strife.

25. 2 months ago

    [POLITICS] 2 sources

    Trinamool Congress split: Election Commission to rule on party name and symbol

    India’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.

26. 2 months ago

    [POLITICS] 2 sources

    West Bengal CM Suvendu Adhikari orders CCTV monitoring to curb land‑scam corruption

    West 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.

27. 2 months ago

    [POLITICS] 4 sources

    West Bengal TMC internal feud escalates as rebel faction seizes party headquarters

    A 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

28. 2 months ago

    [POLITICS] 5 sources

    India's Election Commission intervenes in Trinamool Congress leadership dispute

    India'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.

29. 3 months ago

    [POLITICS] 2 sources

    Riju Dutta Slams TMC Over Frozen Accounts and Backs West Bengal UCC Bill

    Suspended 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

30. 3 months ago

    [POLITICS] 6 sources

    Trinamool Congress faces court setbacks in West Bengal

    Calcutta 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.

31. 3 months ago

    [POLITICS] 2 sources

    Prashant Kishor rejects TMC‑Congress merger talks and eyes Bankipur by‑poll

    Strategist 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.

32. 3 months ago

    [POLITICS] 2 sources

    India's West Bengal and Meghalaya see political realignments

    In 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.

33. 3 months ago

    [POLITICS] 2 sources

    Mamata Banerjee Confirmed as TMC President in Official List Filed with Election Commission

    TMC 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.

34. 3 months ago

    [POLITICS] 16 sources

    Mamata Banerjee stays Trinamool chair as rebels name Arup Roy

    Mamata 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

35. 3 months ago

    [POLITICS] 2 sources

    Trinamool Congress faces court battles over political violence and bank account freeze in West Bengal

    The 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

36. 3 months ago

    [POLITICS] 2 sources

    BJP spokesperson Keya Ghosh slams TMC and Mahua Moitra over transparency claims

    BJP 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

37. 3 months ago

    [POLITICS] 2 sources

    Trinamool Congress leaders resign following West Bengal election loss

    Trinamool 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.

38. 3 months ago

    [POLITICS] 4 sources

    Trinamool Congress officials resign across West Bengal after election loss

    Eight 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.

39. 3 months ago

    [POLITICS] 2 sources

    Mosarraf Hossain Resigns as Trinamool Congress Minority Cell State President

    Mosarraf 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.

40. 3 months ago

    [POLITICS] 2 sources

    Abhishek Banerjee's private jet trip fuels Trinamool Congress dispute

    Abhishek 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.

41. 3 months ago

    [POLITICS] 3 sources

    Trinamool Congress faces 440 crore freeze on three bank accounts amid internal feud

    West 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.

42. 3 months ago

    [POLITICS] 9 sources

    Trinamool Congress faces ₹440 crore bank freeze and aide fraud probe

    Police 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.

43. 3 months ago

    [POLITICS] 4 sources

    West Bengal police arrest Jahangir Khan's wife near India-Nepal border

    West 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.

44. 3 months ago

    [POLITICS] 9 sources

    Trinamool Congress battles internal split, seeks to disqualify 20 MPs

    Trinamool 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.

45. 3 months ago

    [POLITICS] 2 sources

    Trinamool Congress faces internal crisis and defections after West Bengal election loss

    After 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.

46. 3 months ago

    [CULTURE] 2 sources

    Kolkata Metro to start 4 a.m. service on June 21 for Yoga Day

    Kolkata 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.

47. 3 months ago

    [POLITICS] 2 sources

    Ritabrata Banerjee Confirmed as West Bengal Opposition Leader by Calcutta High Court

    Calcutta 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.

48. 3 months ago

    [POLITICS] 2 sources

    Trinamool Congress turmoil: rebel MPs seek merger, leaders protest security changes

    TMC 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 ​

49. 3 months ago

    [POLITICS] 3 sources

    West Bengal police freeze ex‑TMC MLA Sabyasachi Dutta's bank accounts

    West 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

50. 3 months ago

    [POLITICS] 2 sources

    BJP Consolidates Power in West Bengal as TMC Splits

    BJP 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.

51. 3 months ago

    [POLITICS] 2 sources

    Ritabrata Banerjee Retains Opposition Leader Role After Calcutta High Court Ruling

    The 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.

52. 3 months ago

    [POLITICS] 7 sources

    Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla to hear both TMC factions on party split

    Speaker 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

53. 3 months ago

    [POLITICS] 2 sources

    Trinamool Congress rebels clash over party symbol and name in India

    Around 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.

54. 3 months ago

    [POLITICS] 3 sources

    West Bengal TMC grapples with legal case and internal political turmoil

    TMC aide Sumit Roy seeks anticipatory bail after arrest warrant; TMC MPs grapple with the party’s marginalisation and potential new alliances.

55. 3 months ago

    [POLITICS] 3 sources

    20 Trinamool Congress MPs join NCPI, pledge support to NDA

    Twenty 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.

56. 3 months ago

    [POLITICS] 13 sources

    20 Trinamool Congress MPs Merge with NCPI, Boost NDA's Lok Sabha Count

    Twenty 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.

57. 3 months ago

    [POLITICS] 10 sources

    Trinamool Congress rebels push for separate Lok Sabha bloc as party rejects faction claims

    TMC 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.

58. 3 months ago

    [POLITICS] 5 sources

    Trinamool Congress rebels merge with Tripura's Nationalist Citizens Party, vow to back NDA

    Around 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.

59. 3 months ago

    [POLITICS] 2 sources

    Trinamool Congress faction claims 22 MPs, seeks separate Lok Sabha group

    Rebel 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.

60. 3 months ago

    [POLITICS] 2 sources

    BJP's 'Operation Lotus' fuels defections and leadership changes in West Bengal's TMC

    TMC 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.

61. 3 months ago

    [POLITICS] 4 sources

    West Bengal Chief Minister launches six‑day Kolkata cleanliness drive

    Chief 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.

62. 3 months ago

    [POLITICS] 2 sources

    India's global standing and looming TMC split highlighted by JDU spokesperson

    JDU spokesperson Rajiv Ranjan praised India’s rising global profile, warned of J‑K tensions, and announced an imminent split in the Trinamool Congress.

63. 3 months ago

    [POLITICS] 2 sources

    Trinamool Congress sees senior leaders quit amid internal crisis

    Senior TMC leaders Manas Bhunia and Sushmita Dev resign, citing internal turmoil and an unprecedented exodus, fueling concerns over the party’s stability.

64. 3 months ago

    [POLITICS] 13 sources

    Trinamool Congress rebels merge with NCPI, pledge support to NDA

    Twenty TMC Lok Sabha MPs merged with NCPI, seek separate Lok Sabha seating and pledged support to the NDA, sparking a major internal party crisis.

65. 3 months ago

    [POLITICS] 2 sources

    Mamata Banerjee Reaffirmed by TMC Leaders Amid Internal Unity Push

    TMC MPs Kalyan Banerjee and Shatrughan Sinha publicly backed Mamata Banerjee, stressing party unity amid reports of internal dissent and recent MP resignations.

66. 3 months ago

    [POLITICS] 10 sources

    Trinamool Congress rebel MPs seek Lok Sabha recognition as real TMC

    About 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.

67. 3 months ago

    [POLITICS] 2 sources

    Trinamool Congress turmoil leads to Assam leaders’ resignations

    Trinamool 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.

68. 3 months ago

    [POLITICS] 3 sources

    Trinamool Congress rocked by mass defection as 19 MPs submit resignation letters

    Nineteen 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.

69. 3 months ago

    [POLITICS] 3 sources

    Trinamool Congress split as 19 MPs submit dissent note to Lok Sabha Speaker

    Nineteen 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.

70. 3 months ago

    [POLITICS] 2 sources

    Mamata Banerjee confronts growing TMC revolt as senior leaders quit

    TMC 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.

71. 3 months ago

    [POLITICS] 9 sources

    Mamata Banerjee faces TMC rebellion as MPs consider backing the NDA

    TMC 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.

72. 3 months ago

    [POLITICS] 4 sources

    West Bengal TMC MP Kalyan Banerjee denies merger rumors with Congress

    TMC MPs Kalyan Banerjee and Kirti Azad reject merger rumors with Congress, confirming the alliance will stay intact; Congress also calls the reports baseless.

73. 3 months ago

    [POLITICS] 2 sources

    Trinamool Congress MPs dispute alleged faction signatures amid internal crisis

    Trinamool Congress MPs Sougata Roy and Pratima Mandal deny signing documents amid claims of a breakaway faction, accusing BJP of a covert ‘Operation Lotus’.

74. 3 months ago

    [POLITICS] 2 sources

    Mamata Banerjee faces internal revolt in Trinamool Congress

    Kalayan 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

75. 3 months ago

    [POLITICS] 6 sources

    West Bengal TMC faces internal crisis as leaders dispute opposition role and party leadership

    West 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

76. 3 months ago

    [POLITICS] 3 sources

    Mamata Banerjee confronts TMC split over Abhishek Banerjee

    Senior 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.

77. 3 months ago

    [POLITICS] 5 sources

    Trinamool Congress MP Prakash Chik Baraik resigns from Rajya Sabha

    Trinamool 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.

78. 3 months ago

    [POLITICS] 2 sources

    Trinamool Congress rebels push split, question Mamata Banerjee's leadership

    TMC 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​

79. 3 months ago

    [POLITICS] 6 sources

    Trinamool Congress faces internal split as senior leaders resign and clash with Abhishek Banerjee

    TMC 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.

80. 3 months ago

    [POLITICS] 2 sources

    Mamata Banerjee's Possible Congress Return Triggers TMC Split and Impacts Shiv Sena

    Mamata 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.

81. 3 months ago

    [POLITICS] 3 sources

    Trinamool Congress sees senior resignations amid internal dissent

    Shatrughan 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.

82. 3 months ago

    [POLITICS] 3 sources

    Mamata Banerjee's Trinamool Congress suffers massive defeat and internal revolt in West Bengal

    Mamata 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.

83. 3 months ago

    [POLITICS] 2 sources

    Congress and TMC dismiss merger talks as opposition seeks unity in India

    India's Congress and TMC reject merger rumors after meetings, citing opposition unity, while TMC faces internal defections post‑West Bengal election loss.

84. 3 months ago

    [POLITICS] 2 sources

    Trinamool Congress splits spark Mahua Moitra’s call for united opposition

    TMC 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.

85. 3 months ago

    [POLITICS] 2 sources

    Mamata Banerjee meets Sonia Gandhi to discuss possible Congress return

    Mamata 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.

86. 3 months ago

    [POLITICS] 2 sources

    West Bengal TMC rebels list 19 MPs, including Sayani Ghosh, signal possible NDA support

    Nineteen 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.

87. 3 months ago

    [POLITICS] 2 sources

    Trinamool Congress faces mass defections as MP Sayani Ghosh quits

    TMC 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.

88. 3 months ago

    [POLITICS] 2 sources

    TMC and Congress leaders meet in Delhi amid West Bengal crisis

    TMC 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.

89. 3 months ago

    [POLITICS] 2 sources

    West Bengal TMC faces internal rebellion and MP confrontations

    TMC 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.

90. 3 months ago

    [POLITICS] 2 sources

    Trinamool Congress leaders reject claims of MP defections to the NDA

    TMC 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.

91. 3 months ago

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92. 3 months ago

    [POLITICS] 10 sources

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93. 3 months ago

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94. 3 months ago

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95. 3 months ago

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96. 3 months ago

    [POLITICS] 4 sources

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97. 3 months ago

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98. 3 months ago

    [POLITICS] 7 sources

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99. 3 months ago

    [POLITICS] 2 sources

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100. 3 months ago

     [POLITICS] 9 sources

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