West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari warned Mamata Banerjee that she is not above the law. He challenged Abhishek Banerjee, stating he will lose the Diamond Harbour Lok Sabha seat. Adhikari asserted that both police and extortion pillars supporting the government have now gone. He also mentioned that old cases will be re-investigated by a new judicial commission.

Rebels accuse Mamata Banerjee of milking the martyrs sacrifice for her political gains whilefavouringher own family over others

Kolkata, July 22: Political tensions have escalated in West Bengal regarding the events of July 21. Following Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikaris announcement to reopen files related to the incident, Urban Development and Municipal Affairs Minister Agnimitra Paul launched a sharp attack on former Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee and the Trinamool Congress (TMC). She claimed that ... Read more Former CM Mamata Banerjee Lacks Moral Authority to Celebrate July 21: Agnimitra Paul

Kolkata, July 22: Mamata Banerjee, the leader of the Trinamool Congress (TMC) and former Chief Minister of West Bengal, has launched a strong attack on the central government and the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) regarding recent events in Delhi and Kolkata. This criticism comes in light of student protests in Delhi and the TMCs Martyrs ... Read more Mamata Banerjee Criticizes Central Government Over Protests in Delhi and Kolkata

Kolkata, July 21: Mamata Banerjee, the leader of the Trinamool Congress (TMC) and former Chief Minister of West Bengal, has launched a sharp attack on the central government and the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) regarding the student protests in Delhi and incidents during the TMCs Shaheed Diwas event in Kolkata. Banerjee expressed her support for ... Read more Mamata Banerjee Criticizes Center Over Protests in Delhi and Kolkata

Senior TMC MP Kalyan Banerjee departed a rally after his lengthy speech. He reportedly exceeded his allotted speaking time, causing displeasure among party leaders. Sources claim Mamata Banerjee gestured for him to conclude his address. Kalyan Banerjee denied any altercation, citing other engagements as his reason for leaving. The delay led to several speakers being dropped from the program.

Mamata Banerjee intensified her attack on the central government regarding student protests. She alleged Prime Minister Narendra Modi drove away as protesters neared Parliament. The Former West Bengal Chief Minister also criticized the Centre's COVID-19 pandemic handling. She claimed any probe into pandemic issues would implicate the Prime Minister. Banerjee accused the Centre of discriminating in allowing religious programs.

Kolkata, July 21: The faction of the Trinamool Congress (TMC) led by former West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee has brought attention to the Calcutta High Court regarding the vandalism of the stage set for their Shaheed Divas Rally scheduled for today. Earlier, the TMC faction sent an email to the office of Acting Chief ... Read more TMCs Rally Vandalism Case Reaches High Court, Police Ordered to Respond

Mamata Banerjee criticized Prime Minister Narendra Modi for leaving Parliament during a protest. A satirical group called the Cockroach Janta Party marched towards Parliament yesterday. Protesters clashed with police, resulting in injuries on both sides. The CJP demands the education minister's resignation over various issues. Banerjee stated she would join the CJP protest if necessary.

Mamata Banerjee accused BJP miscreants of vandalizing her faction's Martyrs' Day rally stage. The Trinamool Congress party has now divided into three separate segments for rallies. Mamata Banerjee urged the INDIA Bloc to unite and fight against the BJP. West Bengal CM Suvendu Adhikari presented a commission report on past events. The report noted Mamata Banerjee did not record her statement before the commission.

Mamata Banerjee urged INDIA bloc partners to unite against the BJP in West Bengal. She firmly rejected raitors within her own Trinamool Congress party. Rebels were challenged to directly join the BJP and fight elections. Banerjee asserted that expelled members would never be welcomed back. She also announced upcoming district tours across West Bengal.

Trinamool Congress chief Mamata Banerjee declared defectors will not be readmitted to the party. She asserted that many capable individuals exist to replace those who have left. This statement was made during the party's Martyrs' Day rally in Kolkata. The Trinamool Congress faces significant internal organizational challenges and leadership disputes. Several senior leaders and Members of Parliament have recently broken away from the party.

West Bengal marked Martyrs Day on July 21, 2026, with significant rallies in Central Kolkata, drawing attention from political leaders including Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari and former Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee.

Kolkata, July 21: Former Chief Minister of West Bengal and leader of the Trinamool Congress (TMC), Mamata Banerjee, has made serious allegations against the BJP, claiming they are attempting to sabotage the upcoming Martyrs Day rally. She asserted that there was vandalism on the stage prior to the event and that efforts were made to ... Read more Mamata Banerjee Accuses BJP of Sabotaging Martyrs Day Rally

The biggest event is being organised by the Mamata Banerjee-led faction of the Trinamool Congress near Birla Planetarium. A rival group led by leader of opposition Ritabrata Banerjee, which claims to be the eal Trinamool Congress, is holding its own rally near the Gandhi statue on Mayo Road. The Congress, which originally spearheaded the 1993 agitation, is also organising a separate programme at Shahid Minar.

Bidhannagar Police had earlier frozen the same three accounts, but a different bench of the HC allowed Mamata Banerjee-led faction to use money, about 440 crore, under judicial oversight.

The Calcutta high court denied interim relief to the Trinamool Congress faction. Three party bank accounts frozen by the Enforcement Directorate will remain inaccessible. The court found no prima facie case for the petitioners' request. The Enforcement Directorate is investigating alleged money laundering and dishonest financial transactions. The matter will be heard again on August 26.

New Delhi, July 20: The Trinamool Congress (TMC) has undergone significant changes since its rise in the Lok Sabha between 2009 and 2014. Under the leadership of Mamata Banerjee, the party sought to establish a distinct identity in Parliament, even demanding a separate office during this period. In the 2009 Lok Sabha elections, the TMC ... Read more Monsoon Session: TMC Leader Abhishek Banerjee Allocated Seat Behind Former Allies

Kolkata, July 20: West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari announced on Monday that he will make public the report from the Justice Sushanta Chatterjee Commission. This commission was established by the Mamata Banerjee-led TMC government to investigate the deaths of 13 Youth Congress workers during a police firing at a protest rally on July 21, ... Read more West Bengal CM to Release Report on 1993 Youth Congress Deaths

Abhishek Banerjee was responding to a question on the ever-increasing defections from the TMC in the aftermath of its assembly poll debacle, leaving Mamata Banerjee hanging by a thread as far as her control over the party.

Amid a deepening split in the Trinamool Congress after its assembly election defeat, Abhishek Banerjee challenged dissident leaders to return to Mamata Banerjee, vowing to resign from his party post within an hour if they did. The offer drew sharp reactions from both TMC loyalists and rebels as the party's crisis intensified.

Abhishek Banerjee challenged former Trinamool Congress colleagues to return to Mamata Banerjee. He stated they would not return as they made a deal with the BJP. Banerjee claimed these individuals received protection from central agencies after switching sides. He mentioned facing multiple summons himself but never running away. This challenge comes amid the Trinamool Congress's significant organizational crisis.

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Srinagar, July 17:J&K Peoples Conference President and MLA Handwara Sajad Lone launched a pointed attack on the National Conference on Friday, questioning both the timing and the real motive behind Chief Minister Omar Abdullah's call for a sit-in at Delhi's Jantar Mantar to press for statehood. Lone opened by noting the press conference had been delayed by a day out of respect for a bereavement in the Abdullah family and said his party's position has not shifted: the pre-August 5, 2019 status of

Former TMC leader Madan Mitra has joined a rebel faction, blaming Abhishek Banerjee for his exit. Mitra stated that central agencies like the ED did not influence his political decision. He felt the party leadership was not effectively working to counter the BJP. Mitra also praised Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari's political strength and vigor. Mamata Banerjee responded by saying she could restart the party if necessary.

New Delhi, Jul 17: Educator and climate activist Sonam Wangchuk on Friday asserted that he would stay alive till July 20 at any cost, even as his indefinite hunger strike entered its 20th day amid a warning from doctors that his prolonged fast has reached a critical stage. As the Cockroach Janta Party's (CJP) agitation at Jantar Mantar against alleged examination irregularities entered its 28th day on Friday, Congress leader Pawan Khera became the latest political leader to visit Wangchuk and ot

Mamata Banerjee, who is facing one of the biggest challenges of her political life, said those who remain with her will be her greatest strength, and she will rebuild the Trinamool Congress with them

Mamata Banerjee addressed the Trinamool Congress exodus after the recent assembly poll defeat. She suggested leaders facing pressure are free to leave the party. Rajya Sabha MP Koel Mallick resigned, adding to the growing list of exits. This resignation followed Madan Mitra quitting to join a rebel TMC faction. Banerjee also defended her nephew Abhishek Banerjee amid internal party issues.

For more than three decades, the Martyrs Day rally in West Bengal has been synonymous with Mamata Banerjee. This year, rival Trinamool factions and the Congress are competing to claim its political legacy

Three parallel Martyrs Day event are set to unfold in Kolkata as Mamata Banerjees Trinamool, rebel Trinamool, and Congress are all set to hold their own programs in the city within a 3-km radius

Kolkata, July 16: Former West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee addressed her supporters in a video message on Wednesday, expressing her determination to regain political significance in the state and the country. She emphasized that she is not worried about starting anew. This statement comes as her party, the Trinamool Congress, has splintered into nearly ... Read more Mamata Banerjee Defends Nephew Abhishek Amid Party Turmoil, Promises a Fresh Start

Kolkata, July 15: Trinamool Congress MP Abhishek Banerjee submitted his voice sample on Wednesday at the Bidhannagar Court in North 24 Parganas, West Bengal. This follows a case against him for alleged hate speech. Previously, he had ignored two consecutive notices from the same district court. As the nephew of former Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee, ... Read more Abhishek Banerjee Provides Voice Sample Amidst Legal Scrutiny

Whoever wants to leave, can go. Whatever remains is my goldmine. I still have the power to make a fresh start in 2026 when I did it alone in 2004 and 1997: Trinamul Congress supremo Mamata Banerjee

Kolkata, July 15: The speculation surrounding Madan Mitra has finally come to an end. The senior leader of the Trinamool Congress (TMC) and MLA from Kamrahati resigned from all positions within Mamata Banerjees faction on Wednesday. He has now joined the opposing group led by leader of the opposition, Ritabrata Banerjee. While seated with Ritabrata ... Read more Madan Mitra Joins Rebel TMC Faction Led by Ritabrata Banerjee

The Delhi High Court requested responses regarding a PIL for climate activist Sonam Wangchuk's urgent medical intervention. Trinamool Congress MLA Madan Mitra resigned from the Mamata Banerjee faction and joined a rebel group. The Union Cabinet approved seven significant projects across various sectors, including semiconductors and railways. The United States conducted fresh military strikes targeting Iranian military sites near the Strait of Hormuz.

Development comes a day after the Enforcement Directorate issued summons to him and his family members in the municipal recruitment scam; Mr. Mitra announced his resignation from all posts in the Mamata Banerjee-led Trinamool

The Calcutta high court permitted the Trinamool Congress rally on July 21. The court ordered the venue shifted from Victoria House to near Birla Planetarium. This decision aims to ensure smooth traffic flow and maintain public order. The rally attendance will be limited to 2,500 people between noon and 3:30 PM. Police will deploy adequate personnel to manage the law and order situation.

Madan Mitra's resignation comes two weeks after Mamata Banerjee made him Trinamool Congress' general secretary.

Trinamool Congress MLA Madan Mitra has resigned from Mamata Banerjee's faction. He joined the rebel TMC faction led by Ritabrata Banerjee on Wednesday. Mitra accused Abhishek Banerjee of refusing to step aside during the party's crisis. This development follows summons issued to Mitra's family by the Enforcement Directorate. The ED is investigating a municipal recruitment scam in West Bengal.

On July 21, 1993, 13 people died in police firing on a Youth Congress rally led by Mamata Banerjee. After she quit Congress in 1997, TMC has been observing the day with mega rallies

Kolkata, July 15: The West Bengal government has announced plans to withdraw cases against peaceful protesters, including doctors, who demonstrated against the RG Kar rape and murder incident in 2024. Under the previous Mamata Banerjee administration, FIRs were filed against those involved in the protests. Sources from the state secretariat revealed that the government will ... Read more West Bengal Government to Withdraw Cases Against Peaceful Protesters in RG Kar Incident

New Delhi, July 15: A significant development has emerged regarding the inclusion of 77 castes, including 75 Muslim communities, in the Other Backward Classes (OBC) list in West Bengal. The current BJP government in the state has withdrawn a petition from the Supreme Court that was filed by the previous Mamata Banerjee administration, challenging a ... Read more West Bengal Government Withdraws Petition on OBC Reservation from Supreme Court

Kolkata, July 15: The West Bengal government announced on Tuesday the formation of a judicial commission to investigate various alleged cases of institutional corruption that occurred during Mamata Banerjees tenure from 2011 to 2026. The commission will be led by retired Justice Biswajit Basu of the Calcutta High Court. According to a notification issued from ... Read more West Bengal Government Establishes Judicial Commission to Investigate Alleged Institutional Corruption

New Delhi, July 15: Trinamool Congress leader Mamata Banerjee expressed her support for the ongoing movement of the Cockroach Peoples Party (CJP) in Delhi on Tuesday. She reached out to social activist Sonam Wangchuk via phone to inquire about his well-being. Banerjee also showed solidarity with the movement that demands justice for students. CJP founder ... Read more Mamata Banerjee Supports CJP Movement in Delhi, Talks with Sonam Wangchuk

West Bengal Congress president Subhankar Sarkar on Tuesday invited TMC chief Mamata Banerjee to the partys July 21 Martyrs Day programme, while asking her to admit that leaving the Congress nearly three decades ago was a mistake.

The Congress invited Mamata Banerjee to its Martyrs' Day event in Kolkata. This invitation came with a condition that she acknowledge leaving Congress was a mistake. West Bengal Congress president stated Mamata should not distort the historical significance of the 1993 movement. He added that admitting her past decision was wrong would be a significant gesture. The Congress stage remains open for her to pay respects to the martyrs.

Strikes in Yemen and Iran have heightened regional tensions and caused casualties. Mamata Banerjee accused the Election Commission of favoring a rival Trinamool Congress faction. India is seeking better terms in US trade talks, though the government denies stalled negotiations. A Kerala man convicted in a double murder case showed no remorse in court. China's reported chipmaking breakthrough could reshape the global semiconductor race.

On July 10, a petiton was filed by Mamata Banerjee-led Trinamool Congress faction to seek direction to the police to allow its July 21 Martyrs' Day rally in front of Victoria House at Esplanade

Mamata Banerjee asked the Election Commission to stop granting more time to the Ritabrata Banerjee faction. She alleged the poll body's silence gave the rebel group additional leeway. The rival faction claimed to be the real Trinamool Congress party. Mamata's camp argued its organizational committees remain valid until 2027. The Election Commission had previously set deadlines for both groups.

Nadia, July 11: BJP MP Jagannath Sarkar has criticized the previous Mamata Banerjee government in West Bengal for its handling of law and order, alleged corruption, and financial activities of the Trinamool Congress (TMC). In a recent conversation, Sarkar stated that during Banerjees tenure, there has been a rise in lawlessness, smuggling, and crimes against ... Read more West Bengals Development Hindered by Lawlessness, Claims BJP MP Jagannath Sarkar

Kolkata, July 11: West Bengal Minister Dilip Ghosh launched a sharp attack on the Trinamool Congress, former Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee, and MP Abhishek Banerjee on Saturday while responding to various issues. He addressed topics such as adherence to court directives, investigations by central agencies, industrialization in the state, and law and order. In response ... Read more Court Orders Must Be Followed: Dilip Ghosh Urges Mamata and Abhishek to Cooperate with CBI Investigation

The entry of the former Trinamool leaders into the BJP goes against the party's public pronouncements that it would not induct TMC leaders

The move has drawn sharp reactions from the Mamata Banerjee-led TMC leaders

Srinagar, July 9: Seeking to build a broad political consensus around the restoration of statehood to Jammu and Kashmir, the National Conference (NC) has extended invitations to 52 political and religious leaders from across the country to participate in its proposed protest at Jantar Mantar in New Delhi on July 20. The outreach includes leaders from the INDIA bloc, national political parties, regional outfits in Jammu and Kashmir and prominent religious figures, signalling the party's attempt t

A significant number of votes were cast less in passionate endorsement of the BJP than in emphatic rejection of Mamata Banerjees regime. This was less an affirmation of the BJPs grand ideological project than a fierce indictment of her regime

Three former Trinamool Congress leaders formally joined the Bharatiya Janata Party in Kolkata. Their induction follows weeks of growing rebellion and internal turmoil within the TMC party. Sushmita Dev cited political and personal reasons for her departure from the TMC. Sukhendu Sekhar Ray and Prakash Chik Baraik also resigned from their Rajya Sabha seats. The TMC faces intensified political crisis with reports of more defections fueling speculation.

Three former Trinamool Congress Rajya Sabha MPs joined the Bharatiya Janata Party in Kolkata. Sushmita Dev, Sukhendu Sekhar Ray, and Prakash Chik Baraik had resigned from their seats. These leaders had previously quit the Mamata Banerjee-led party after election results. Their resignations created vacancies, prompting bypolls for the Rajya Sabha seats. The BJP now aims to secure all three positions in the West Bengal Assembly.

Subrata Talukdar will run the day-to-day expenses of the Mamata Banerjee-led group till September 30

Trinamool Congress MP Saugata Roy defended Mamata Banerjee after a video showed her slapping a party worker. He stated Banerjee shares a close bond and can do as she wishes. The incident occurred during a protest march over a minor's alleged rape and murder. BJP leaders criticized Banerjee's actions, calling it arrogance and a loss of mental balance. Clashes between TMC and BJP supporters also marked the protest march.

The TMC leader has an opprobrious record of threatening FIRs against anyone who criticized his party or Mamata Banerjee. Nilanjan Das is a close aide of TMC motormouth MP Mahua Moitra.

BJP MP Raju Bista alleged Mamata Banerjee slapped a party worker during a protest march. Mamata Banerjee addressed a rally concerning a girl's rape and murder. She accused police of failing to ensure security and allowing violence. The former Chief Minister questioned the police's role in maintaining law and order. She also attacked the BJP over the Ram Mandir donation row.

The Trinamool Congress leadership claimed 41 party workers were injured and admitted at SSKM as they suffered physical assault and brutality unleashed by the BJP goondas during the rally. However, there was no confirmation on this by the police.

A video showed Mamata Banerjee slapping a party worker during a protest march in Kolkata. The incident occurred during a rally organized by the TMC's youth wing. Clashes erupted between BJP and TMC supporters along the protest route. Mamata Banerjee accused the police of failing to enforce court orders. The protest was held amid outrage over a minor girl's alleged rape and murder.

The Trinamool Congress rally was regularly interrupted by jostling, pushing, and shoving between workers of the party and the BJP.

Trinamool Congress chief Mamata Banerjee attacked a rival faction and the BJP. She urged people not to forgive party leaders who sided with the opposition. The dispute escalates over control of the party's name and symbol. Both factions are engaged in a legal and political battle. Mamata challenged rebel leaders to directly join the BJP.

Mamata Banerjee accused the BJP of disrupting her party's protest march. She alleged police acted as an arm of the BJP, undermining court orders. BJP supporters obstructed the rally and assaulted Trinamool Congress workers. Police baton-charged to control clashes between BJP and TMC youth wing members. Banerjee also claimed she was under constant police surveillance.

Mamata Banerjee alleged police watch as house arrest and accused the administration of failing to ensure a peaceful protest. The Trinamool Congress chief stated that the police acted as BJP cadres, undermining a court order. She claimed participants were attacked despite court permission for the rally over a minor's alleged rape and murder. Banerjee further alleged a complete breakdown of law and order in West Bengal.

The EC had last week written to both factions of the Trinamool Congress, led by former West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee and Uluberia Purba MLA Ritabrata Banerjee, respectively, seeking responses regarding claims and counterclaims made by them

Left supporters also lead a protest in front of police station; as protests erupt inBaruipurand tensions escalate,police imposeSection 163 of theBNSS to prohibit gathering of people

Says rebel MLAs acknowledged Mamata Banerjees authority by contesting the 2026 West Bengal Assembly elections on AITC symbol using candidature papersform A & Bsigned by party chairperson Ms. Banerjee

Trinamool Congress leader Kalyan Banerjee said that by calling the June 22 special session, the rebels had violated the party's constitution.

Leaders from Mamata Banerjee's Trinamool Congress faction visited Baruipur to meet the family of an 11-year-old girl allegedly raped and murdered. The visit occurred amid prohibitory orders following violent protests where locals lynched a man suspected of involvement. A Special Investigation Team has been formed, and arrests have been made.

The West Bengal government's SIT is investigating the alleged rape and murder of a 12-year-old girl in Baruipur, South 24 Parganas. Two people have been arrested. Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari assured the victim's family of a proper probe. The incident sparked protests, while Mamata Banerjee alleged police stopped her from visiting the family.

Baruipur rape case: Heavy police and central forces deployment outside Mamata Banerjee's residence sparked TMC allegations of preventing her visit to Baruipur's rape-murder victim's family. BJP dismissed this, calling it routine security for a Z-plus protectee. The controversy erupts amid public outrage over the 11-year-old's death and subsequent violence, including an alleged lynching.

Mamata Banerjee claimed she was put on house arrest to stop her from visiting the agrieved family.

A significant political battle is unfolding within the Trinamool Congress as rival factions, led by Mamata Banerjee and Ritabrata Banerjee, prepare to present their claims to the Election Commission. The dispute centers on control of the party's name, symbol, and assets, escalating after a legislative revolt and the rebel group's takeover of the party headquarters. The EC's decision will determine the 'real' Trinamool Congress.

West Bengal BJP leader Rahul Sinha has accused Mamata Banerjee of treating Trinamool Congress MLAs and MPs as mere servants. He cited a rebel leader's claim that elected representatives were forced to stand and applaud Abhishek Banerjee during a review meeting post-election defeat. This comes amid significant internal strife, with a rebel faction claiming substantial MLA support and several MPs merging with another party.

West Bengal minister Dilip Ghosh claimed the Trinamool Congress is facing a wave of resignations and is effectively defunct, following Chandrima Bhattacharya's exit from all party posts. Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee has reassumed leadership amidst internal turmoil and alleged BJP intimidation. Ghosh questioned Bhattacharya's tenure and Banerjee's budget preparation methods, while Bhattacharya cited hurt over Banerjee's accusations regarding Trinamool Bhavan's control.

Bhattacharya said Mamata Banerjee had accused her of handing over the Trinamool headquarters to the rebels.

Senior Trinamool Congress leader Chandrima Bhattacharya has resigned from all party posts, just a month after being appointed the partys West Bengal president. She said she could no longer work as she felt Mamata Banerjee no longer had confidence in her. TMC leader Kunal Ghosh, however, called the resignation a pre-planned move and accused her of deserting the party.

Mamata Banerjee said the Trinamool's symbol would remain with the bloc loyal to her, indicating that the rebels might face a protracted legal battle.

Trinamool Congress chief Mamata Banerjee has challenged rebel leaders to join the BJP directly, accusing the saffron party of instigating dissent. She questioned their timing, asking why their grievances weren't raised during their long tenures as TMC representatives. Banerjee emphasized the loyalty of party workers and warned rebels against betraying voters. This comes as Chandrima Bhattacharya, recently appointed state unit chief, joined the dissident faction.

Bhattacharya was named state president at the party's national working committee meeting held at Mamata Banerjee's Kalighat residence on June 3, replacing senior leader Subrata Bakshi.

In a letter addressed to the Trinamool Congress chairperson, Chandrima Bhattacharya also resigned from all other posts she held in the party, triggering speculations on whether she had severed her ties with the party for all practical purposes.

Chandrima Bhattacharya had replaced Subrata Bakshi as Trinamool Bengal president after the party's Assembly election defeat

Chandrima Bhattacharya has stepped down as Trinamool Congress's West Bengal president, just a month after her appointment. Her resignation, submitted to Mamata Banerjee, also includes relinquishing all organizational roles and signatory powers. This move follows her electoral defeat in the Dum Dum Uttar Assembly seat during the recent 2026 elections, raising questions about her future within the party.

The Congress party accused the BJP of engaging in evenge politics after the Delimitation Bill failed to pass, alleging that Prime Minister Modi and Home Minister Shah are orchestrating party splits. This comes as several leaders from Mamata Banerjee's TMC and Uddhav Thackeray's Shiv Sena (UBT) have defected to rival factions, bolstering the BJP-led NDA.

The Calcutta High Court has ordered former West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee and TMC leader Abhishek Banerjee to submit affidavits in a contempt of court case linked to the party's Martyrs' Day rally. The court also extended interim protection for Abhishek Banerjee in a separate Bengal signature case probe until July 17.

The rebels also put up a poster on the front gate identifying senior MLA Arup Roy as chairman of the All India Trinamool Congress. Photographs and cutouts of Mamata Banerjee in the building were left in place.

A significant power struggle has erupted within the Trinamool Congress as a rebel faction, led by Ritabrata Banerjee, seized control of the party's Kolkata headquarters. This move follows their appeal to the Election Commission to claim the party's name and symbol. The faction asserts its legitimacy amidst ongoing disputes with the Mamata Banerjee-led camp, escalating the internal conflict over organisational leadership.

The battle for control of the Trinamool Congress has reached the Election Commission, which has asked both the Mamata Banerjee and Ritabrata Banerjee factions to respond to competing claims over the partys organisational elections and authorised signatories by July 6.

The visit assumes significance as it comes days after senior Samajwadi Party leader Kiranmoy Nanda, during a visit to Kolkata, held Banerjee responsible for the TMC's defeat in the polls and remarked that people did not want Mamata Banerjee for a fourth consecutive term.

The Election Commission has asked rival Trinamool Congress factions to submit claims regarding party signatories and organizational elections by July 6. This follows a meeting where rebel leader Ritabrata Banerjee presented his group's case, asserting they represent the eal TMC with significant MLA support. The Mamata Banerjee camp, however, questioned the EC's decision to meet the rebels, alleging procedural violations and political influence.

A breakaway faction of the Trinamool Congress, led by Ritabrata Banerjee, presented its case to the Election Commission of India regarding party funds and its symbol. Following a special session, the delegation met the full Election Commission bench in Delhi. Banerjee expressed hope for a swift decision, while also commenting on the recent electoral defeat, stating the mandate was against the Mamata Banerjee-led TMC.

The dispute escalated after the rebel camp announced its own National Working Committee on June 22. The newly constituted body has 30 members and is supported by a 10-member sub-committee. In a significant move, the group removed Mamata Banerjee as the party's national chairperson and appointed senior MLA Arup Roy in her place.

Kolkata, July 1: On National Doctors Day, West Bengal leader Suvendu Adhikari launched a sharp attack on the previous Trinamool Congress (TMC) government led by Mamata Banerjee. He accused the TMC administration of completely ruining the states healthcare system. During an event at Bidhannagar Hospital in the northern suburbs of Kolkata, the Chief Minister stated ... Read more West Bengals Healthcare System Criticized by CM Suvendu Adhikari