Kakoli Ghosh Dastidar, a former TMC leader, announced her group's decision to join the ruling NDA in Parliament, bringing 20 former TMC MPs to align with the NCPI parliamentary group and work with Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Amit Shah.
Kakoli Ghosh Dastidar has been elected as the president of the NCPI. This development comes ahead of the anticipated merger of rebels from the Trinamool Congress (TMC) with the party.
PoliticsTimes of Indiahindustan-timesindian-express+1ndtv2mo ago4 sources
Twenty rebel Trinamool Congress (TMC) MPs announced their merger with the Nationalist Citizens Party and met with the Lok Sabha speaker to demand recognition as a separate bloc. However, the official TMC leadership, led by Abhishek Banerjee, wrote to the speaker opposing this recognition.
Mamata Banerjee met with Sonia Gandhi in Delhi, following a period of significant political turmoil for Banerjee's party. This meeting occurred as the CID searched offices of a former Bengal CM and Banerjee's nephew, and amid reports of numerous defections from her party to the NDA.
The internal conflict within the Trinamool Congress (TMC) has escalated, with MP Kalyan Banerjee fiercely criticizing rebel leader Kakoli Ghosh Dastidar's faction as 'desperate' and accusing them of betraying Mamata Banerjee and colluding with the BJP. Dastidar, however, remains defiant.
PoliticsTimes of Indiahindustan-timesndtv2mo ago3 sources
Trinamool Congress MP Kakoli Ghosh Dastidar has accused fellow party member Kalyan Banerjee of misogyny and verbal abuse within the Lok Sabha. Banerjee has denied the allegations and threatened a probe into the matter.
Santanu Sen has resigned from his post as a national spokesperson for the Trinamool Congress (TMC), citing disagreement with the party's "immoral acts," following another resignation the previous day.
Veteran Trinamool Congress (TMC) MP Kakoli Ghosh Dastidar and several other party MLAs participated in administrative meetings chaired by leaders of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), following the TMC's recent election defeat in Bengal.
Trinamool MP Kakoli Ghosh Dastidar attributed the party's loss of five of seven Assembly seats in her constituency to the "cumulative effect" of anti-incumbency and issues with electoral roll revisions, criticizing I-PAC's conduct.
The Indian government has provided Y-category CISF security cover to TMC MP Kakoli Ghosh, effective immediately, following an evaluation of potential threats by central agencies.
Kakoli Ghosh Dastidar has been recognized as the chief whip of the NCPI, while Kiren Rijiju has extended an invitation to the rebel TMC bloc for an all-party meeting, signaling political shifts.
Kirti Azad has launched a strong attack on rebel TMC MPs, specifically accusing Kakoli Dastidar (Ghosh) of being caught on camera accepting 5 lakh rupees, questioning her integrity amidst current political disputes.
Kakoli Ghosh Dastidar, a long-time loyalist of Mamata Banerjee, has emerged as a leader in a rebellion within the Trinamool Congress (TMC). Her defection and the reasons behind it are drawing comparisons to Raghav Chadha's political moves.
Upset after being removed as Whip, Trinamool MP Kakoli Ghosh Dastidar stated that she and 20 other MPs would align with the NDA, citing the people's verdict.
TMC MP Kakoli Ghosh Dastidar has accused party colleague Kalyan Banerjee of verbally abusing her inside the Lok Sabha, leading to a complaint filed with the Speaker and ongoing accusations between the two leaders. Meanwhile, the Election Commission is considering special registration officers for internally displaced electors in Manipur.
PoliticsTimes of Indiahindustan-timesindian-express2mo ago3 sources
TMC MP Kakoli Ghosh Dastidar has written to the Lok Sabha Speaker, accusing fellow party MP Kalyan Banerjee of verbal abuse and misogyny. The complaint details alleged misconduct by Banerjee.
A potential rift within the Trinamool Congress (TMC) is being speculated after MP Kakoli Ghosh Dastidar and two MLAs attended a BJP government meeting.
West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee publicly slammed defectors, stating she ignores 'traitors' as a key aide resigned amidst a Trinamool Congress meltdown. Opposition leader Kakoli Ghosh also challenged Banerjee, demanding the release of a panel report on the 1993 firing incident.
Baidyanath, son of TMC MP Kakoli Ghosh Dastidar, announced his intention to return wedding gifts from Mamata Banerjee, including a necklace and a Durga Puja outfit. He cited personal conscience and potential legal action over alleged defamatory statements as reasons for his decision.
Rebel TMC MP Kakoli Ghosh Dastidar alleged that nearly 20 party MPs had written to Lok Sabha speaker Om Birla to convey their support for the BJP-led NDA, indicating a significant internal rebellion within Mamata Banerjee's party.
The Trinamool Congress (TMC) is experiencing a deepening internal crisis as 19 rebel MLAs, including MP Kakoli Ghosh, have offered their support to the NDA, further challenging Mamata Banerjee's leadership.
TMC MP Kakoli Ghosh Dastidar's complaint alleging abuse against fellow party MP Kalyan Banerjee is set to be referred to a House committee for further review.
TMC MP Kakoli Ghosh Dastidar has accused party colleague Kalyan Banerjee of verbally abusing her in Parliament, leading to a complaint filed with the Lok Sabha Speaker and doubts raised about the timing of the allegations.
PoliticsTimes of Indiahindustan-timesindian-express+1ndtv3mo ago4 sources
Trinamool Congress (TMC) Lok Sabha MP Kakoli Ghosh Dastidar has resigned from all her party posts, citing that her position no longer holds meaning, amidst reports of leadership discontent.
TMC MP Kakoli Ghosh Dastidar resigned as Barasat district president, taking moral responsibility for election losses and criticizing the party's authoritarian leadership, citing corruption as a key reason for defeat.