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TMC turmoil deepens: Rebel camp to merge with NCPI, extends support to NDA; party MPs call it "betrayal"

A major split has rocked the Trinamool Congress. Twenty Lok Sabha MPs have joined the Nationalist Citizens Party of India. They will now support Prime Minister Narendra Modi's National Democratic Alliance. The rebel MPs have requested a separate sitting in Parliament. This move marks a significant political development. The party's…

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Rebel TMC MPs announce merger with Nationalist Citizens Party, seek separate seating in Lok Sabha

A significant split is unfolding within the Trinamool Congress. Rebel MPs have announced their merger with the Nationalist Citizens Party. They met Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla to request separate seating arrangements in Parliament. This move signals a major challenge to Mamata Banerjee's leadership. The party's electoral symbol is also…

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"All TMC MPs, MLAs were involved in fraud": West Bengal Minister Gouri Shankar Ghosh

West Bengal Minister Gouri Shankar Ghosh has leveled serious corruption charges against the Trinamool Congress. He alleges widespread scams and the illicit sale of government jobs involving TMC MPs and MLAs. Ghosh predicts central investigative agencies will soon hold top party leaders accountable.

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TMC leaders were devastated by Mamata Banerjee's "reign of terror", says BJP's Manan Kumar Mishra

A Bharatiya Janata Party Member of Parliament has claimed that Mamata Banerjee's leadership instilled fear within the Trinamool Congress. Meanwhile, a group of TMC Members of Parliament have formally requested separate seating in the Lok Sabha. This move signals potential internal divisions within the party. These developments follow the TMC's…

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"Completely destroyed it": Kunal Ghosh slams Sudip Bandhopadhyay over BJP meet

Trinamool Congress MLA Kunal Ghosh criticizes senior leader Sudip Bandyopadhyay for meeting Union Minister Bhupender Yadav. Ghosh alleges Bandyopadhyay has weakened the party organization. The article highlights growing internal crisis within TMC with several MLAs and MPs rebelling. Rebel MPs are urged to resign their Lok Sabha seats won under…

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Former Bengal minister Manas Bhunia quits TMC

Former minister Manas Bhunia has resigned from the Trinamool Congress. This adds to the party's ongoing crisis following its assembly poll defeat. Bhunia, a senior leader, quit all organisational posts. He stated he will continue to serve his constituency. Bhunia lost the recent assembly polls from Sabang. He had previously…

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TMC MP Prakash Chik Baraik resigns as member of Rajya Sabha

TMC Rajya Sabha MP Prakash Chik Baraik has resigned from the Upper House with immediate effect, marking the third resignation from the party within a week and adding to signs of growing unrest within the Trinamool Congress.

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Priority will be to bring back Tatas in big way: Bengal's new industries minister

Bengal's new Industries Minister Tapas Roy is focused on attracting major investments from the Tata Group. He aims to signal the state's readiness for industrial revival. Efforts will be made to bring back businesses that left West Bengal. The government will work to restore investor confidence and create an industry-friendly…

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Rahul Gandhi, Abhishek Banerjee meet amid TMC's INDIA Bloc outreach

Rahul Gandhi and Abhishek Banerjee held a meeting in Delhi. This comes amid efforts to strengthen the INDIA bloc's coordination and unity. The meeting follows discussions between Mamata Banerjee and Sonia Gandhi. Opposition leaders emphasized greater coordination at a recent INDIA bloc meeting. Mamata Banerjee urged alliance partners to work…

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'You have ED, CBI, I have 'Maa, Maati, Maanush', my party': TMC's Kalyan Banerjee trains guns at BJP

Trinamool Congress MPs Kalyan Banerjee and Kirti Azad have responded to concerns about internal dissent. They assert the party's strength lies with the people of Bengal and its workers. Azad criticized leaders questioning the party post-election, calling them traitors. He stated that those wishing to join the BJP are free…

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"Party is slipping out of her hands": BJP's Shehzad Poonawalla claims 60 TMC MLAs, distancing themselves from Mamata Banerjee

Bharatiya Janata Party leader Shehzad Poonawalla alleges internal discord within the Trinamool Congress. He claims many TMC MLAs and MPs are unhappy with the leadership of Mamata Banerjee and Abhishek Banerjee. This comes after TMC leader Kirti Azad dismissed reports of a separate group of MPs supporting the NDA. Azad…

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INDIA bloc meeting to convene tomorrow with 23 parties; Congress says 'Janbandhan united' as DMK opts out

The INDIA bloc prepares for a key meeting amid internal disagreements. While some parties are absent, leaders assert unity against government policies. Key allies like DMK and CPI(M) express concerns over Congress actions. The Trinamool Congress also faces internal challenges.

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"Sooner TMC ends, better it is": West Bengal Minister Dilip Ghosh

West Bengal Minister Dilip Ghosh believes the Trinamool Congress' current 'drama' is temporary and added, "the sooner it ends, the better." This statement comes as a rebel faction within the TMC claims significant legislative support. The party high command is challenging the legitimacy of these claims. Meanwhile, allegations of extortion…

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Mamata Banerjee insulted B R Ambedkar by paying tributes to him while wearing slippers: BJP's Shehzad Poonawalla

The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has accused former West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee of disrespecting B R Ambedkar. A video purportedly shows her paying floral tributes to the Dalit icon while wearing footwear. The BJP claims this highlights the Trinamool Congress's alleged anti-Ambedkar stance and vote-bank politics. BJP national…

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TMC dissolves West Bengal units, launches overhaul after poll drubbing

The Trinamool Congress has dissolved all its party committees in West Bengal. This move follows their defeat in the state assembly election. The party will now conduct a thorough review to identify reasons for the loss. New appointments and a restructured organisation will be announced soon. This significant change aims…

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BJP alleges Congress-led Kerala govt insulted Vande Mataram, governor under IUML's pressure

The BJP has strongly criticized the Congress-led Kerala government. The party alleges that the government insulted Vande Mataram and the Governor. This happened by playing only the opening stanzas of the national song during a state assembly function. Governor Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar expressed his displeasure. The BJP claims this was…

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‘Those who want to leave can leave, the rest of us will rebuild TMC’: Mamata Banerjee amid internal churn in TMC

Following an electoral defeat, Mamata Banerjee urged Trinamool Congress candidates to rebuild the party, stating those wishing to leave are free to do so. She vowed to revive the organization, emphasizing unity and resilience despite a significant loss in the recent assembly polls. The party maintains the people's mandate was…

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Who is IITian Manoj Agarwal, West Bengal’s new chief secretary, and why is the opposition criticising his appointment?

Senior IAS officer Manoj Agarwal has been appointed as the new chief secretary of West Bengal. This appointment has sparked controversy, with opposition parties alleging political favouritism due to Agarwal's recent role as Chief Electoral Officer during the state's Assembly elections.

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PM Modi, Amit Shah pay tribute to BJP activists allegedly killed by TMC workers

Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Union Home Minister Amit Shah honored BJP activists allegedly killed by the Trinamool Congress. A memorial was erected at the Brigade Parade Ground in Kolkata. Their sacrifices were acknowledged as a source of strength for the party. The BJP state president claimed over 300 workers…

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Bhabanipur Shock: How Mamata Lost to Suvendu Adhikari

Bhabanipur was supposed to be the seat of reassurance. For Mamata Banerjee, it was not merely another constituency in Kolkata but the political ground that had restored her authority after the 2021 Nandigram defeat. In the 2021 bypoll, she had won here by a commanding margin of more than 58,000…

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Can BJP govern Bengal without becoming its old political order?

After weeks of saturation coverage and sustained commentary, election outcomes in India often arrive weighed down by interpretation. A familiar tendency persists to read into them too many meanings and to insert too many subtexts.

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PM Modi Takes Jibe at TMC Over ‘Jhalmuri’, Calls It a “Spicy Shock” for Party

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday took a sharp dig at the Trinamool Congress (TMC) during an election rally in West Bengal’s Krishnanagar, linking his recent street-side snack stop to a political metaphor that quickly became a talking point in the campaign.

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TMC embarrassed after videos, WhatsApp chats suggest internal feud

The Trinamool Congress has been left red-faced after leaked video clips and screenshots of WhatsApp chats surfaced, purportedly revealing a feud among party leaders. The video clips appear to be from the Election Commission’s headquarters, while the WhatsApp screenshots are said to be from the party MPs’ group chat.

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Bengal Bandh: Road-trains disrupted; Shots fired at BJP functionaries

The Trinamool Congress is opposing the bandh with road demonstrations, and their workers have reportedly chased away BJP supporters in North 24 Parganas. Must follow the story on Dynamite News:

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If TMC didn’t go solo in Bengal, BJP’s tally would’ve shrunk to 9

The BJP has won 12 of West Bengal’s 42 Lok Sabha seats, but the party’s tally could have shrunk to nine had the Trinamool Congress contested in an alliance with other opposition parties, shows an analysis of EC data.

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