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West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee's car was reportedly attacked with stones and shoes during a protest while she was visiting a TMC worker's home. TMC MPs have alleged that the incident was an 'attempt to murder' orchestrated on the Chief Minister's orders.
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.
The BJP's Central Election Committee announced the names of three former Trinamool Congress (TMC) MPs for the July 24 Rajya Sabha bypolls, hours after they joined the party, marking a significant shift in the BJP's policy regarding former TMC leaders.
Twenty rebel Trinamool Congress (TMC) MPs have announced their merger with the little-known NCPI party, propelling it to national prominence overnight and signaling a parliamentary revolt against Mamata Banerjee.
The NCPI has opened its doors to rebel TMC Members of Parliament, signaling its support for the National Democratic Alliance.
While none from the rebel camp contested the screenshots, almost everyone voiced grievance against Abhishek Banerjee. Lashing out, Abhishek said, “BJP has been trying many tactics — from creating rift in our party to intimidating party workers, taking over party offices, and destroying our organisation. But no matter what they do, they cannot deny the fact that 2.6 crore people voted for us and we got a 41% votes. We will continue to fight against this oppression.”
Nineteen Members of Parliament from India's Trinamool Congress (TMC) party have reportedly joined a rebel faction. Notable figures like Yusuf Pathan, Saayoni Ghosh, and Mala Roy are among those listed.
The Trinamool Congress (TMC) is experiencing internal turmoil as party MPs reportedly revolt against leader Mamata Banerjee.
Following a rebellion and split within the Trinamool Congress (TMC) in the assembly, focus has shifted to potential further divisions among the party's Members of Parliament. Expelled leaders and opposition parties are suggesting that more TMC members may defect.
On Friday, President Vjosa Osmani dissolved parliament after lawmakers failed to elect a successor, sending Kosovo to its third general election in over a year.
Prime Minister Modi encouraged citizens to buy handloom products and share 'Get Ready With Me' videos to promote them. Separately, three rebel TMC MPs are scheduled to meet with the Prime Minister over breakfast.
Opposition parties staged a walkout from an all-party meeting after the Centre invited rebel Trinamool Congress (TMC) MPs. The Opposition criticized the move, while the Centre defended its decision to invite everyone.
The primary suspect in the rape and murder of a minor girl in Baruipur, West Bengal, was killed in a police encounter. The incident has drawn mixed reactions, with the victim's family welcoming it while some politicians criticized the police action.
The Congress party has accused BJP leader Amit Shah of masterminding the merger of 20 TMC MPs with the NCPI, a move that would significantly reduce TMC's strength in the Lok Sabha.
Twenty rebel Trinamool Congress (TMC) MPs, exceeding the two-thirds majority mark, are reportedly planning to merge with the little-known National Congress Party of India (NCPI). This move has led to calls for their disqualification from Kapil Sibal.
Mahua Moitra challenged 19 rebel Trinamool Congress (TMC) MPs, including Yusuf Pathan and Saayoni Ghosh, to resign from the party and recontest on a BJP ticket. This challenge comes amidst reports of these MPs seeking to split Mamata Banerjee's party.
Saayoni Ghosh, a prominent supporter of Mamata Banerjee, is reported to have joined a rebel faction within the Trinamool Congress (TMC) party.
Sixteen Trinamool Congress (TMC) MPs, led by Sukhendu Ray and Kakoli Dastidar, met with West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari. The meeting fuels growing speculation about a possible split within the Mamata Banerjee-led party following its significant losses in the recent West Bengal assembly polls.
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.
Three rebel Trinamool Congress (TMC) Members of Parliament have stated their refusal to join National Democratic Alliance (NDA) meetings, emphasizing their accountability to their voters.
Twenty rebel Trinamool Congress (TMC) Members of Parliament are expected to receive new Lok Sabha seats after deciding to merge with the National Congress Party of India (NCPI) and align with the ruling National Democratic Alliance (NDA).
Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla is set to rule on merger disputes involving 20 rebel TMC MPs seeking to join the NCPI and six Shiv Sena (UBT) lawmakers aiming to merge with the Eknath Shinde-led Shiv Sena faction before the monsoon session.
Twenty Trinamool Congress (TMC) MPs have merged with a little-known Tripura party, the NCPI, which was previously known for its 'Reject Political Turncoats' campaign. This move involves a leader who had initially opposed the merger making a U-turn.
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.
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.
A split within the Trinamool Congress (TMC) party is set to increase the strength of the BJP-led NDA coalition in the Indian Parliament, as 20 of 28 TMC MPs and 12 Rajya Sabha members have announced support for the NDA.
Mamata Banerjee has arrived in Delhi, expressing concerns that Trinamool Congress (TMC) MPs might be targeted next, following similar actions against MLAs.
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.