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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 internal conflict has intensified.
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 a point of contention. The situation is developing rapidly.
"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.
TMC MP Sudip Bandyopadhyay says he is with rebel camp, backs advisory role for Mamata
Senior TMC MP Sudip Bandyopadhyay has joined a dissident faction seeking control of the party's parliamentary wing. He supports a proposal to keep Mamata Banerjee in an advisory role. Rebels claim more MPs will join, increasing their Lok Sabha strength. They plan to seek recognition as a separate parliamentary bloc.
Abhishek Banerjee writes to LS Speaker, urges rejection of separate group status for TMC
Trinamool Congress leader Abhishek Banerjee has written to Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla. He requested that no separate group or faction of the party be recognized. Banerjee wants the Trinamool Congress to be treated as a single entity. The party wants an opportunity to be heard before any decision is made.
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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 the TMC symbol.
Constitutional expert questions plan of TMC rebel MPs to seek 'real TMC' status from Speaker
Rebel Trinamool Congress MPs plan to approach Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla seeking recognition as the 'real TMC' parliamentary group. A constitutional expert states the Election Commission, not the Speaker, has the authority to decide party status. The expert advises the rebel group to approach the EC with evidence of majority support. The TMC has 28 Lok Sabha members.
No legal provision of a 'separate group' inside Parliament: MP Sagarika Ghose amid TMC rebellion
TMC Rajya Sabha MP Sagarika Ghose said rebel MPs and MLAs cannot legally function as a separate group within Parliament or assemblies while retaining seats won on the party's symbol. Citing the anti-defection law, she said legislators can avoid disqualification only in the event of a formal party merger.
Mamata Banerjee rejigs TMC's youth, women wings; removes Saayoni Ghosh, Mala Roy from key positions
TMC chief Mamata Banerjee has made significant changes within the party. Saayoni Ghosh was removed as youth wing president and replaced by Arnab Banerjee. Mala Roy was replaced as women's wing president by Alifa Ahmed. These moves come as several TMC MPs are reportedly forming a breakaway faction. The party is facing internal challenges following recent electoral results.
TMC unrest deepens as Sudip Bandyopadhyay meets BJP's Bhupender Yadav in Delhi
Senior TMC MP Sudip Bandyopadhyay met Union Minister Bhupender Yadav in Delhi. This meeting fuels speculation about Bandyopadhyay joining a dissident TMC group. Rebel MPs plan to meet the Lok Sabha Speaker to seek recognition as the 'real TMC'. A significant number of TMC MLAs have already broken away in the state Assembly.
'Abhishek Banerjee is like my son, duty of father to forgive': Kalyan Banerjee strike reconciliatory note
TMC MP Kalyan Banerjee has softened his stance towards nephew Abhishek Banerjee, calling him his son and emphasizing paternal forgiveness. This comes amid reports of internal party rifts and CID searches at Abhishek Banerjee's residence. The party denies any merger with Congress. Political turmoil intensifies with an FIR against Mamata Banerjee over alleged communal remarks.
TMC rebel MPs likely to seek 'real Trinamool' tag in Lok Sabha
A rebellion within the Trinamool Congress is escalating. Dissident MPs plan to meet the Lok Sabha Speaker seeking recognition as the 'real Trinamool' parliamentary group. This move comes amid a significant organizational crisis for the party. The unfolding events could lead to a wider split, impacting party assets and control.
Debate on real TMC settled; Mamata, Abhishek represent fake TMC: BJP
The BJP claims a document signed by 20 Trinamool Congress Lok Sabha MPs indicates a "real TMC" led by Kakoli Ghosh Dastidar, not Mamata Banerjee and her nephew. BJP spokesperson Shehzad Poonawalla alleged an "implosion" within TMC due to dynastic politics, stating the party has moved away from Mamata Banerjee.
Dissident TMC faction to approach LS Speaker, seek recognition as 'real TMC'
Rebel Trinamool Congress MPs plan to meet Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla on Monday. They aim to stake a claim for recognition as the 'real TMC' vote group. Nineteen Lok Sabha members reportedly back this faction. The move follows a crisis within the TMC after election defeats and legislator rebellions. This political development is set to unfold in Parliament.
TMC rebel leaders list: From Sushmita Dev to others, check leaders deserting Mamata Banerjee's party after poll blow
Trinamool Congress faces internal turmoil as Rajya Sabha MP Sushmita Dev resigns, fueling speculation of a BJP move. Rebel MPs are reportedly seeking separate seating and declaring support for the NDA. TMC leaders Kalyan Banerjee and Kirti Azad have strongly criticized these dissenting MPs, accusing them of lacking morality and aligning with the BJP.
Two factions, two directions: TMC rebels face unprecedented political divide
The TMC is experiencing a significant split. A majority of its MLAs have formed a breakaway faction, vowing constructive opposition against the BJP in West Bengal. Simultaneously, a section of its Lok Sabha MPs have pledged allegiance to the BJP-led NDA. This creates an ideological incoherence within the party.
TMC turmoil reaches Parliament as 20 MPs 'desire' to ally with BJP-led NDA
Trinamool Congress faces internal turmoil as MP Kakoli Ghosh Dastidar claims 20 MPs have written to the Lok Sabha Speaker seeking alignment with the NDA. This follows a closed-door meeting where MPs reportedly voiced dissatisfaction with party leadership and electoral defeat assessment, fueling speculation of a split.
TMC's 'dissident' MPs Dev, Maliah attend Bengal CM Suvendu Adhikari's administrative meeting
TMC dissident MPs June Maliah and Deepak Adhikari attended a West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari administrative meeting. This follows a split in the TMC parliamentary unit. Keshpur MLA Siuli Saha also attended the meeting. Opposition representatives attending such meetings signals real change. The state government will focus on flood plans.
DMK gets separate seating in Lok Sabha amid rift with Congress
In a notable turn of events, Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla has sanctioned the DMK's request for individualized seating in Parliament, effectively marking the party's split from the Congress faction. This shift underscores the widening chasm within the INDIA bloc.
CJI administers oath of office to five new SC judges, strength rises to 37
Five new judges have taken oath as Supreme Court judges. Chief Justice of India Surya Kant administered the oath. The Supreme Court now has 37 judges, the highest ever. This follows an increase in the sanctioned strength to 38.
'Absolutely shameful': Kapil Sibal slams BJP over attack on TMC's Abhishek Banerjee
Sibal asked what action has been taken to book the perpetrators of the violence and questioned the silence of Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari, Home Minister Amit Shah and Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla.
Abhishek Banerjee to apprise Lok Sabha Speaker of attack, will also move to court: Sources
Trinamool Congress MP Abhishek Banerjee will inform Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla about the alleged attack on him on Saturday. He plans to take legal action. Banerjee was reportedly hit with bricks, stones and eggs while visiting families affected by post-poll violence. He sustained an eye injury and blamed the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP). Five individuals were arrested in connection with the incident.
West Bengal: TMC MP Sougata Roy faces protests, eggs thrown at his car
Trinamool Congress MP Sougata Roy faced protests outside a police station in West Bengal. Demonstrators shouted slogans and hurled eggs at his vehicle. Roy alleged BJP involvement, calling the protest politically motivated. The BJP denied involvement, stating locals were expressing anger over alleged corruption during TMC rule. Police intervened to manage the situation.
Suvendu Adhikari performs 'gau puja' during first ISKCON visit as Bengal CM
West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari visited the ISKCON headquarters in Nadia district. He performed 'gau puja' and interacted with monks. The visit followed the BJP's assembly election victory. Security was tightened around the temple complex. The CM showed interest in ISKCON's activities. This visit carried political significance in the state.
Seems they are acting with a motive: TMC MP Kalyan Banerjee on Kakoli Ghosh's 'verbal abuse' allegations
Trinamool Congress MP Kalyan Banerjee has questioned party colleague Kakoli Ghosh Dastidar's allegations of verbal abuse. Banerjee stated that any incident in the Lok Sabha must be reported to the Speaker immediately. He suggested Ghosh's complaint, made after a delay, indicates a motive. Dastidar has resigned from her party post citing misogynistic behavior.
'Verbally abused me': TMC MP Kakoli Ghosh writes to Om Birla against Kalyan Banerjee
TMC MP Kakoli Ghosh Dastidar has written to Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla, accusing fellow TMC MP Kalyan Banerjee of misogynistic remarks and verbal abuse. This complaint follows Dastidar's resignation from all party posts after expressing disappointment with the TMC's internal functioning and leadership.
Medha Kulkarni appointed new chairperson of Parliamentary panel on Science, Environment
Rajya Sabha Chairman C P Radhakrishnan has appointed Medha Vishram Kulkarni to lead the Parliamentary Standing Committee on Science and Technology, Environment, Forests and Climate Change. Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla has also named Sudheer Gupta as Chairperson of the Joint Committee on Corporate Laws (Amendment) Bill, 2026. Several members from both houses have been nominated to these important committees.
Inquiry report on Justice Varma tabled with Speaker after resignation
An inquiry committee has submitted its report to the Lok Sabha Speaker regarding allegations against Justice Yashwant Varma. The report concerns the alleged discovery of unaccounted cash at his official residence. This report will be presented to Parliament soon. Justice Varma recently resigned as a judge, making removal proceedings infructuous. The committee's work proceeded despite his resignation.
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