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Trinamool Congress splits in Bengal in big jolt to Mamata after Ritabrata Banerjee becomes LoP
Kolkata | Jun 03, 2026, 11:41 PM IST"We are the real Trinamool. We have the support of two-thirds of the MLAs. We will continue to fulfill our duty as the opposition party in West Bengal. I am the Leader of the Opposition. I will not cede even an inch of ground to the BJP," Ritabrata Banerjee said.
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The Trinamool rebellion: Is it just because of Abhishek Banerjee or is there more to the story?
West Bengal | Jun 03, 2026, 02:52 PM ISTThe revolt is being seen as more than a simple leadership dispute. While the dissidents have not directly challenged Mamata Banerjee’s authority, attention is increasingly turning towards the growing influence of her nephew, Abhishek Banerjee.
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From Shiv Sena to AIADMK: Winners and losers of India's party split wars as TMC faces fresh division
India | Jun 03, 2026, 01:51 PM ISTSeveral such disputes in the past have reached the doors of Assembly Speakers, Election Commission and even the courts. While some rebel factions have successfully established their claim, others have failed in their attempts.
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TMC split: Rebel group submits letter signed by 59 MLAs to Speaker, recognises Ritabrata as LoP
West Bengal | Jun 03, 2026, 01:35 PM ISTDespite the dramatic developments, the Trinamool Congress has not issued an official response. Political observers are closely watching the situation, which could have major implications for the state's political landscape.
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From loyalists to fresh faces, Mamata faces biggest revolt in TMC: List of Trinamool rebel MLAs
West Bengal | Jun 03, 2026, 05:58 PM ISTAt the heart of the unfolding political drama is expelled TMC MLA Ritabrata Banerjee, who arrived at the Assembly with the support of nearly two-thirds of the party's legislators and was poised to mount a challenge to the current leadership.
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TMC rebellion news: Will oppose Bengal govt policies we think are not right, says Ritabrata Banerjee
West Bengal | Jun 03, 2026, 07:28 PM ISTThe dissidents elected Ritabrata Banerjee as their leader and declared themselves the "real" TMC, while still urging Mamata Banerjee to serve as chief adviser amid a deepening leadership crisis following the party's electoral defeat.
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Coffee Par Kurukshetra: Mamata Banerjee's protest flops, neither leaders nor public with her, party FINISH?
Kurukshetra | Jun 03, 2026, 03:05 AM ISTAfter the crushing defeat in the Bengal Assembly elections, Mamata Banerjee is afraid of a major split in TMC. Mamata Banerjee came out on the streets today to save TMC from breaking into pieces.
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Where are TMC leaders? Despite 78 MLAs and 41 MPs, few senior leaders seen beside Mamata at protest
Kolkata | Jun 02, 2026, 11:59 PM ISTThe MPs who were present with Mamata Banerjee during the protest include Derek O'Brien, Samirul Islam, Dola Sen, Mala Roy, and Kalyan Banerjee.
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Mamata stages dharna to protest 'post-poll violence', says TMC was being targeted unfairly
Kolkata | Jun 02, 2026, 05:03 PM ISTMamata Banerjee was seen accompanied by the party's old guards Firhad Hakim, Madan Mitra, Derek O'Brien, Kalyan Banerjee and Dola Sen, amid the conspicuous absence of most of the fresh faces who won the assembly seats on TMC tickets.
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TMC returns 'cut money' amid corruption crackdown; cash handed back to PM Awas beneficiaries | WATCH
West Bengal | Jun 02, 2026, 02:24 PM ISTA local TMC leader was reportedly seen returning money to residents after allegations surfaced that beneficiaries of the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana (PMAY) had been asked to pay cash in exchange for securing housing benefits.
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'Asli Trinamool' faction emerges in TMC as expelled MLAs prep up rebellion against Mamata Banerjee
West Bengal | Jun 02, 2026, 11:47 AM ISTSources indicate that between 15 and 20 TMC MLAs have been in touch with dissident leaders who are reportedly attempting to build pressure on the party's top leadership.
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INDIA bloc leaders likely to meet in Delhi on June 8 to discuss strategy, strengthen Oppn unity
India | Jun 01, 2026, 11:11 PM ISTThe meeting is expected to bring together representatives of around 15 opposition parties, which comes in the backdrop of the recent assembly elections.
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TMC expels MLAs Sandipan Saha and Ritabrata Banerjee over anti-party activities
West Bengal | Jun 01, 2026, 11:55 PM ISTThe TMC has expelled two of its MLAs, Sandipan Saha and Ritabrata Banerjee, after they failed to attend Sunday's meeting at Mamata Banerjee's Kolkata residence. In a statement, the party further said Saha and Banerjee also made remarks against the TMC.
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TMC rebellion in open? MLA, who skipped Mamata's meet, questions Abhishek over fake signature probe
West Bengal | Jun 01, 2026, 11:55 PM ISTSandipan Saha is an MLA legislator from the Entally constituency in West Bengal. Saha, who was among the MLAs who skipped Sunday' meeting, has questioned the TMC leadership, particularly Abhishek Banerjee, over the 'fake signature' probe, saying he failed to fulfil his duties.
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West Bengal Cabinet Expansion: Suvendu Adhikari expands cabinet, 35 ministers take oath
West Bengal | Jun 01, 2026, 03:22 PM ISTThe Suvendu Adhikari-led administration took its next major step with the expansion of the state Cabinet on Monday. The swearing-in ceremony was held at Lok Bhavan in Kolkata at 11 am.
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Trouble brewing in TMC? 60 of 80 MLAs skip meet at Mamata's Kalighat residence
West Bengal | May 31, 2026, 11:51 PM ISTThe meeting of the Trinamool MLAs was called by TMC's legislative party leader Shovandeb Chattopadhyay at Mamata Banerjee's Kalighat residence in Kolkata. However, only 20 out of the 80 legislators came to attend it, forcing the TMC to cancel the meeting.
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'Internal rivalries spilling out into open': BJP vs TMC on who attacked Abhishek Banerjee
West Bengal | May 31, 2026, 04:01 PM ISTTMC MP Abhishek Banerjee was attacked during his visit to Sonarpur in West Bengal on Saturday. He alleged that the attack was a 'pre-planned' attempt to kill him, adding that it was sponsored by the BJP. However, the saffron party has refuted the charges.
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After Abhishek Banerjee, TMC MP Kalyan Banerjee allegedly attacked, suffers 'head injury'
West Bengal | May 31, 2026, 11:53 PM ISTTMC and BJP workers clashed outside Chanditala Police Station in Hooghly, during which MP Kalyan Banerjee was injured.
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Five arrested over assault on TMC MP Abhishek Banerjee in Bengal's Sonarpur
West Bengal | May 31, 2026, 02:21 PM ISTStones, eggs, and abuses were hurled at Diamond Harbour MP Abhishek Banerjee when he visited Sonarpur town on the outskirts of Kolkata to meet the family of a TMC worker who was allegedly killed in post-poll violence.
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'Rulers became killers': How Mamata, opposition leaders reacted to assault on Abhishek Banerjee
West Bengal | May 30, 2026, 09:34 PM ISTSeveral opposition leaders, including TMC supremo Mamata Banerjee and Congress national president Mallikarjun Kharge, have criticised the BJP following an assault on Abhishek Banerjee during his visit to Sonarpur in West Bengal's South 24 Parganas district.