KIRTI AZAD

‘Maryada Purushottam, what Maryada?’: Kirti Azad’s remarks spark row; Sudhanshu Trivedi counters

Mamata Banerjee alleges attack on Kali Puja celebration after incident at Abhishek Banerjee's residence

Mamata Banerjee alleged that the BJP disrupted a Kali Puja celebration in Kolkata's Kalighat area. She claimed that a gang attacked TMC leader Abhishek Banerjee's house during the early hours. Concerns were raised about the breakdown of law and order in West Bengal related to these incidents. CCTV footage reportedly captured assailants attacking the premises and damaging property.

5 Panels get new chiefs; TMC loses 2 posts

Recent changes in chairpersonships of five parliamentary standing committees reflect a significant reshuffle. The Trinamool Congress lost leadership in two key panels as BJP members were appointed. Notably, Sudhanshu Trivedi replaced Dola Sen as chair of the Commerce Committee. Several opposition leaders retained their posts, including Shashi Tharoor, who heads the External Affairs Committee. The DMK maintained its chairmanships for two crucial committees in this reshuffle.

Lok Sabha Speaker gave Abhishek Banerjee 2-hour notice during ED questioning: Sources

Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla will hear both sides of the Trinamool Congress regarding a rebel faction's merger request. This comes amid a standoff over a summons issued to Abhishek Banerjee. Banerjee was unable to attend a meeting due to an Enforcement Directorate interrogation. The Speaker will decide on the merger request after hearing all parties involved.

'You have ED, CBI, I have 'Maa, Maati, Maanush', my party': TMC's Kalyan Banerjee trains guns at BJP

Trinamool Congress MPs Kalyan Banerjee and Kirti Azad have responded to concerns about internal dissent. They assert the party's strength lies with the people of Bengal and its workers. Azad criticized leaders questioning the party post-election, calling them traitors. He stated that those wishing to join the BJP are free to do so but should not use the TMC name.

"Party is slipping out of her hands": BJP's Shehzad Poonawalla claims 60 TMC MLAs, distancing themselves from Mamata Banerjee

Bharatiya Janata Party leader Shehzad Poonawalla alleges internal discord within the Trinamool Congress. He claims many TMC MLAs and MPs are unhappy with the leadership of Mamata Banerjee and Abhishek Banerjee. This comes after TMC leader Kirti Azad dismissed reports of a separate group of MPs supporting the NDA. Azad called the claims fake and stated Operation Lotus has failed.