Tmc Rebellion
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'Not how democracy works': NCPI, TMC trade bards as Parliament Monsoon Session begins July 20
India | Jul 19, 2026, 08:28 PM ISTBefore the beginning of the Monsoon Session of the Parliament, NCPI leaders have attacked the TMC and said their party is recognised by Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla. This came after the TMC walked out of the all-party meeting briefly after the NCPI was invited by the government for it.
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'Will resign within an hour,' Abhishek challenges TMC rebels to return to Mamata camp
West Bengal | Jul 18, 2026, 11:29 PM ISTAbhishek Banerjee has said he would resign from his position within an hour if the rebel TMC leaders return to the Mamata camp. He also said that he deserves credit for party's performance in the 2024 Lok Sabha elections when the TMC won 29 seats.
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Days after quitting RS, ex-TMC leaders Sushmita Dev, Sukhendu Sekhar, Prakash Baraik join BJP
West Bengal | Jul 09, 2026, 06:57 PM ISTSushmita Dev, Sukhendu Sekhar Ray and Prakash Chik Baraik had quit the TMC and resigned from their positions in the Rajya Sabha after the party's loss in the 2026 West Bengal assembly elections. On Thursday, they joined the BJP in presence of Samik Bhattacharya.
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ED freezes Rs 440 crore in multiple TMC-linked accounts after raids over 'suspicious' transactions
West Bengal | Jul 08, 2026, 05:09 PM ISTThe agency carried out searches at five premises in Kolkata on Tuesday, including locations linked to the Carewell Group of Companies, which operates Carewell Aviation India Pvt. Ltd., a private jet and charter hiring service.
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ED raids five locations in 'suspicious' financial transactions linked to Trinamool Congress
West Bengal | Jul 07, 2026, 09:11 PM ISTThe ED said the transaction chain appears suspicious at first glance and that the investigation is aimed at establishing the ultimate purpose and end-use of the funds. The allegations are part of an ongoing probe, and no judicial findings have yet been made regarding the claims.
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Mamata-led TMC faction files detailed reply to EC, dismisses rival camp's claim over party
West Bengal | Jul 06, 2026, 11:53 PM ISTTMC MP Kalyan Banerjee argued that the rebel faction's June 22 ‘special session’, where it claimed to have reconstituted the party organisation, violated the AITC constitution.
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'Do you think I am dead?': Mamata Banerjee dares dissenters to 'directly join BJP' | VIDEO
West Bengal | Jul 04, 2026, 07:18 PM ISTIn her video message on Facebook, TMC supremo Mamata Banerjee has blamed the BJP for a crisis within her party, while daring the rebel leaders to directly join the saffron party "if they have the courage". She also alleged the BJP won the 2026 West Bengal elections by rigging the elections.
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TMC vs TMC escalates as Ritabrata faction 'takes control' of party headquarters in Kolkata
West Bengal | Jul 03, 2026, 10:54 PM ISTThe faction led by rebel leader Ritabrata Banerjee has taken control of the TMC headquarters in Kolkata, West Bengal. Following his move, the Mamata camp has filed a police complaint and decided to write a letter to the Election Commission of India.
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EC issues notice to Mamata Banerjee, Ritabrata Banerjee's TMC factions, seeks response by July 6
West Bengal | Jul 02, 2026, 08:41 PM ISTRitabrata Banerjee led a rebellion against Mamata Banerjee in the aftermath of the 2026 West Bengal assembly elections, which saw the TMC lose power in the state. Ritabrata has support of 64 MLAs and is staking claim over the party.
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Ritabrata-led rebel faction MLAs meet Election Commission; Will Mamata lose control over TMC?
West Bengal | Jul 02, 2026, 01:41 PM ISTRitabrata said the delegation presented their documents and arguments before the Election Commission. He added that the poll body heard them patiently and assured them that a response would follow soon. He also said the group had already submitted written representations earlier.
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'Had a good relationship with him': Mahua Moitra's unusual backing for Suvendu Adhikari sparks buzz
West Bengal | Jun 24, 2026, 12:12 PM ISTIn an interview with a media outlet, TMC Lok Sabha MP Mahua Moitra has said that her personal relationship with West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari was very good, and the latter had backed her a lot during her initial days in the politics.
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It is a 'theatre of the absurd': Mahua Moitra on TMC rebel faction electing Arup Roy as chairperson
Kolkata | Jun 23, 2026, 07:40 PM ISTTMC MP Mahua Moitra said every single day since this TMC government fell, not a day has gone by without a TMC minister or leader being arrested.
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Who will helm 'real' TMC? Mamata moves EC after Ritabrata-led faction announces new committee
West Bengal | Jun 23, 2026, 11:37 AM ISTRitabrata claims support of over 64 TMC MLAs and has been notified as the Leader of Opposition in state assembly. Earlier, the Calcutta High Court refused to grant any interim relief in a case challenging the Speaker’s decision to appoint him as the LoP.
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Abhishek Banerjee meets Om Birla, seeks disqualification of 20 rebel TMC MPs over merger row
India | Jun 19, 2026, 11:46 PM ISTAbhishek Banerjee, along with senior TMC leaders, met Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla and submitted 20 petitions seeking the disqualification of rebel party MPs. The TMC has argued that the lawmakers' claimed merger with NCPI violates the Constitution and the anti-defection provisions.
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Mamata's security compromised? TMC makes big claim, posts video from outside former CM's house
West Bengal | Jun 18, 2026, 07:44 AM ISTIn a symbolic protest, O'Brien parked his own car at the entrance of the residence to prevent unauthorised access and highlight what the party described as a serious security lapse.
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Will TMC's fate be decided soon? Speaker to hear both groups, invites Abhishek Banerjee on June 19
India | Jun 17, 2026, 02:39 PM ISTAny decision on the demands made by both factions is likely to be taken before the Monsoon Session of Parliament, which usually commences in the third week of July.
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What fate awaits TMC? Speaker Om Birla to hear both factions; legal advice under consideration
India | Jun 16, 2026, 11:27 AM ISTThe development comes after a faction of around 20 TMC MPs reportedly met the Speaker earlier and submitted a letter seeking recognition of their group and requesting its merger with another political formation, the Nationalist Congress Party (NCP).
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Kakoli Ghosh's son claims Abhishek 'failed in all subjects in class 8': 'Wrong to expect civility'
West Bengal | Jun 15, 2026, 12:40 PM ISTIn a post on micro-blogging site X, rebel TMC MP Kakoli Ghosh Dastidar's son Dr Baidyanath Ghosh Dastidar has claimed that party's national general secretary Abhishek Banerjee failed in all subjects when he was class 8, adding that it is wrong to expect any 'civility' from the Trinamool leader.
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Meet Nationalist Citizens Party chief: Inside outfit that has shaken up Bengal and national politics
India | Jun 15, 2026, 12:39 PM ISTThe NCPI contested the 2023 Tripura Assembly elections, fielding candidates in four constituencies — Chawamanu, Ambassa, Karamchara and Kailashahar. The party performed poorly in all four seats, with its candidates either polling fewer votes than the NOTA option or only margin.
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From 'reject turncoats' to now welcoming them: NCPI's political twist amid merger of 20 TMC rebels
West Bengal | Jun 15, 2026, 01:55 PM ISTAt present, the party’s activities remain largely centred in the Northeast, with Tripura being its main area of operation. It is also believed to be building some presence in Meghalaya, although its overall political footprint remains relatively small compared to major national parties.