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Parliament Winter Session: TMC MP Derek O'Brien suspended from Rajya Sabha after face-off with Chairman

Trinamool Congres' MP Derek O'Brien was suspended after face-off with Rajya Sabha Chairman Jagdeep Dhankhar amid the uproar over the Lok Sabha security breach matter. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Have learnt how to take Mamata and Abhishek’s name in one line, says Trinamool’s Sudip Banerjee

TMC leader Sudip Banerjee remarks on party hierarchy welcomed by Kunal Ghosh. Abhishek Banerjee suggests upper age limit for active politics. CM Mamata Banerjee says senior leaders can't be deprived, will accommodate them.

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Mamata seeks audience with PM for release of Central funds

West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee seeks appointment with PM Modi to discuss release of Central funds. She will visit Delhi Dec 17-20 and attend Opposition INDIA bloc meeting. She has written several letters to PM on the issue and wants to raise Mahua Moitra's expulsion from Lok Sabha.

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Four gifts, ‘serious risks’, ‘no expertise to investigate’: 5 takeaways from ethics panel report on Mahua Moitra

The Lok Sabha on Friday expelled Trinamool Congress MP Mahua Moitra over cash-for-query allegations after a motion based on an ethics committee report. Moitra has been accused of misusing her credentials, accepting gifts, and of favours for businessman Darshan Hiranandani, a competitor of industrialist Gautam Adani.

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Trinamool Congress outraged by Giriraj Singh’s remarks on Mamata Banerjee

Trinamool Congress condemns Union Minister's "regressive and misogynist" remarks against West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee. Women leaders of the party stage protests, citing PM Modi's similar "mocking" remark. CM says she was just trying to match steps with actors at KIFF inauguration, not dancing. Women MPs of Trinamool to demonstrate…

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Trinamool, BJP clash over NCRB report calling Kolkata the safest city

The recent report of National Crime Research Bureau (NCRB) which had figures to show that Kolkata has registered lowest crime against women has emerged as a subject of debate between the Trinamool Congress and the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP).

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There should be an upper age limit in politics, says Trinamool leader, sparks speculation

Trinamool leader Abhishek Banerjee sparks debate on age limit in party; supports MP Mahua Moitra in 'cash-for-query' controversy. Banerjee suggests age limit in politics, sports; denies differences with veterans.

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Criminal law Bills and decision on Mahua’s conduct to rock Parliament

The report of the Lok Sabha panel recommending the expulsion of Trinamool leader Mahua Moitra from the lower house over a “cash-for-query” complaint is also listed for tabling in the House on Monday, the first day of the session.

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After FIRs, Bengal BJP MLAs attempt to clean Ambedkar statue in Assembly

A day after FIRs were registered against BJP MLAs for alleged disrespect to national anthem, the party’s legislators sparked a fresh controversy

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CBI recovers over ₹28 lakh cash from residence of Trinamool MLA during raids in connection with recruitment scam

Searches were also conducted on Kolkata Municipal Corporation (KMC) councillor Bappadittya Dasgupta and Bidhannagar Municipal Corporation councillor Debraj Chakraborty

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Trinamool, BJP legislators come face to face in Assembly with slogans and barbs

TMC & BJP MLAs clashed in West Bengal Assembly premises over MGNREGA funds. CM Mamata Banerjee & Leader of Opposition Suvendu Adhikari led their respective parties in the protest. Adhikari called Mamata ‘chor’ & both sides shouted slogans at each other. Assembly passed bill to increase MLAs' salaries. TMC rebutted…

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Elect so many MPs that Modi credits Bengal for his third term, says Shah

Union Home Minister Amit Shah urges West Bengal to elect enough BJP MPs in 2024 Lok Sabha election to make PM Modi credit the State for his third term. He also asserted that the BJP will form the next government in the State with two-thirds majority in 2026 Assembly election

The Hindu

A new political alignment in Darjeeling

With Binay Tamang moving to the Congress, 2024 could be a triangular contest in Darjeeling

The Hindu

Rajya Sabha privileges committee to call Opposition MPs against whom there are complaints

Privileges Committee of Rajya Sabha to call AAP's Sanjay Singh, Raghav Chadha, Trinamool's Derek O' Brien and Congress' Jairam Ramesh to present defence in person. Sanjay Singh in judicial custody, Chadha and O' Brien suspended for misconduct & contemptuous conduct respectively. BJP MPs' privilege complaints against O' Brien admitted. Suspended…

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Time is ripe for permanent political solution to Gorkhaland issue: Binoy Tamang after joining Congress

Binoy Tamang, a senior leader in the Darjeeling Hills, joined the Congress and said it is time to find a permanent political solution for the Gorkhas. He highlighted the recognition of the Nepali language by the Congress as the biggest achievement for the Gorkhas

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Unease in Trinamool over Abhishek’s absence at key party event

Trinamool unease over Abhishek Banerjee's absence at key event; old & new tussle over functioning and decision making. Differences between old and new turks in Trinamool over functioning and decision making, with Abhishek Banerjee leading campaign against denial of wages and missing deadline for agitation.

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Prominent Gorkha leader Binay Tamang joins Congress

Binay Tamang, former chairperson of the Gorkhaland Territorial Administration, joined the Congress in the presence of State Congress president Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury. He had earlier been a close aide of Gorkha Janmukti Morcha founder Bimal Gurung and had supported the Trinamool Congress. He may contest the 2024 Lok Sabha polls…

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Mahua Moitra | Outspoken parliamentarian

Mamata Banerjee breaks silence on suspension of TMC MP Mahua Moitra; her fiery speeches, political derring-do & family legacy have made her popular. Despite controversies, her unapologetic & defiant stand against BJP's allegations of 'cash for query' has garnered support from Opposition. Her future depends on balancing personal ambition &…

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BJP planning to expel Mahua Moitra from Lok Sabha, says West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee

Mamata Banerjee warns BJP of consequences if they expel MP Mahua Moitra. She also defends her party's scam-tainted leadership, vowing to arrest 8 BJP leaders if 4 TMC MLAs are arrested. She cautions her party supporters to keep an eye on the situation and warns her political opponents of same…

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CPI(M) supporter arrested for murder of Trinamool leader at Joynagar

Police arrest CPI(M) activist Anisur Laskar in connection with murder of TMC leader Saifuddin Laskar. Three FIRs filed; motive unclear. Local residents say Anisur defected to TMC before panchayat polls, but Saifuddin's wife got ticket and won.

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Violence affecting West Bengal politics: Governor on Joynagar murder case

Governor Bose asserts strong action will be taken against violence in Joynagar, South 24 Parganas district. Trinamool Congress leader Saifuddin Laskar shot dead, one of accused lynched by locals. Family members and local party leadership blamed CPI(M) leader. Houses of CPI(M) supporters ransacked and set on fire.

The Hindu

Want to expose Trinamool’s claims of Diamond Harbour model, says Nawshad Siddique

Nawshad Siddique, the lone MLA of the Indian Secular Front (ISF), has thrown a challenge to the Trinamool Congress leadership by saying that he wants to contest next year’s Lok Sabha polls from the Diamond Harbour constituency.

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Joynagar remains on boil, villagers hold protests demanding return to their houses

The villagers had taken shelter in a CPI(M) party office and on November 14 when they wanted to return, they were stopped by the police. A delegation of CPI(M) leaders also visited the village and were stopped by the police from entering.

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Mahua Moitra writes to Lok Sabha Speaker on leak of Ethics Committee’s report

She also points out the conflict of interest in Adani Group-owned channel accessing the report before its adoption; Trinamool MP also mentions ‘inaction’ by the Speaker’s office

The Hindu

Morning Digest | Trinamool says Mahua is competent to fight the battle on her own; Supreme Court attains full strength as case log nears 80,000, and more

From, Trinamool backs Mahua Moitra, to, U.K. Home Secretary Braverman accuses police of bias, read a select list of stories from The Hindu to start the day.

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