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Trinamool Congress MP Kalyan Banerjee protested in Parliament by wearing a poster featuring photos of 20 rebel MPs who defected to the Nationalist Citizens Party of India and pledged support to the NDA.
TMC MP Kalyan Banerjee has openly criticized party leader Mamata Banerjee, stating that if she 'doesn’t understand reality, she’ll destroy TMC'.
TMC MP Kalyan Banerjee criticized the removal of Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee's longtime Personal Security Officer, stating that the chief minister would not accept a replacement and accusing former minister Suvendu Adhikari of vindictive behavior.
Abhishek Banerjee has broken his silence regarding Kalyan Banerjee's remark calling him 'arrogant,' stating that Kalyan Banerjee has the right to express himself. Abhishek also noted that Kalyan has seen him grow up, implying a long-standing relationship.
TMC MP Kalyan Banerjee was heckled with 'Chor Chor' chants at Kolkata airport amidst internal party turmoil, leading him to accuse BJP leader Suvendu Adhikari of being a thief.
Trinamool Congress (TMC) MPs Abhishek Banerjee and Kalyan Banerjee were attacked in West Bengal, with both alleging political violence and blaming BJP-linked individuals. The incidents have sparked condemnation from TMC leaders, including Mamata Banerjee, and garnered support from Rahul Gandhi, further escalating political tensions in the state.
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.
Kalyan Banerjee has been brought back as the Trinamool Congress (TMC) chief whip in the Lok Sabha. This reinstatement is part of a reshuffle by Mamata Banerjee following a recent setback in Bengal.
The Bengal BJP has lodged a complaint with the Election Commission regarding alleged 'derogatory' remarks made by TMC MP Kalyan Banerjee against Union Home Minister Amit Shah.
TMC MP Kalyan Banerjee on Friday triggered a political controversy after saying he would have "cut the finger" of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar had the latter not been holding the constitutional post.
Priyanka Gandhi and Kalyan Banerjee engaged in a lighthearted exchange outside Parliament, with Banerjee opposing TMC rebels and Gandhi playfully reminding him that some had come from Congress.
TMC MP Kalyan Banerjee has been suspended from the Lok Sabha for the remainder of the Monsoon Session. The suspension follows complaints of unparliamentary language used against a woman MP and party defectors.
A rebel Trinamool Congress (TMC) Member of Parliament has called for the expulsion of Kalyan Banerjee from the Lok Sabha, citing misogynistic remarks and abuse.
The Trinamool Congress (TMC) is facing a deepening crisis as a third Member of Parliament resigns from the Rajya Sabha and the party, amidst public outbursts and a surfacing list of rebel MPs.
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.
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.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi criticized opposition parties, particularly the Congress, for the defeat of the women's reservation bill, accusing them of 'female foeticide' and 'petty politics.' Opposition leaders, in turn, slammed Modi's address, calling it 'partisan' and a 'decoy.'
The Calcutta High Court has criticized India's Election Commission for its "arbitrary" handling of a surveillance tender ahead of the 2026 West Bengal polls.
Trinamool Congress MP Kalyan Banerjee sparked controversy by stating he would have 'cut the finger' of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar if not for his constitutional post.
TMC MP Kalyan Banerjee has been suspended from the Lok Sabha for the remainder of the Monsoon Session following complaints of unparliamentary language, with new reports confirming the suspension due to rebel MPs' complaints.
Trinamool Congress leader Kalyan Banerjee stated that rebel members violated the party's constitution by calling a 'special session' on June 22, branding their claims as fraudulent in a reply to the poll body.
Kalyan Banerjee has softened his tone towards Abhishek Banerjee, referring to him as 'like my son' and stating that 'a father forgives.' This comes days after Banerjee issued an ultimatum to Mamata and called the TMC leader 'arrogant'.
Kalyan Banerjee has issued an ultimatum to Trinamool Congress (TMC) supremo Mamata Banerjee, demanding she choose between him and Abhishek Banerjee amidst growing internal party turmoil. Banerjee expressed his refusal to tolerate Abhishek's arrogance and warned Mamata of an MP exodus.
The Trinamool Congress (TMC) has accused the BJP of being behind recent attacks on its leaders, Abhishek and Kalyan Banerjee, following its defeat in the assembly polls. The party claims West Bengal is experiencing complete lawlessness and plans to stage protests.
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.
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.
The Indian Parliament is actively debating the Women's Reservation Bill, which proposes a 33% quota for women in legislative bodies. Prime Minister Modi has strongly advocated for its passage, addressing concerns about delimitation and OBC representation raised by opposition parties.
