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Days after securing power in West Bengal, the BJP has announced it will not allow indiscriminate new membership, an effort to prevent former TMC leaders from joining.
Mamata Banerjee has criticized the BJP, accusing them of insulting the nation with remarks about Netaji and of arm-twisting Trinamool Congress (TMC) leaders.
A rebel faction within the Trinamool Congress (TMC) has reportedly taken control of the party's headquarters, escalating an internal dispute. The main TMC leadership has vowed to fight the 'criminal trespassers' in court.
The BJP declared 'Ram Rajya' as TMC leaders were paraded after their arrest, a move that drew disapproval from the court.
Rahul Gandhi recalled warning Trinamool Congress leaders with '100% certainty' that the elections were being stolen, urging them to accept this reality rather than doubt it.
Lok Sabha MP Mahua Moitra stated her respect for Suvendu and insisted that the exit of some TMC leaders was a positive purification for the party, dismissing rumors of the party's demise as BJP's wishful thinking.
Samik Bhattacharya, a West Bengal BJP leader, has firmly stated that the party will not accept former TMC leaders into its ranks, labeling them as 'tainted.' He emphasized that the BJP thrives on grassroots support and aims to prevent the 'Trinamoolisation' of the party.
Leaders of the Trinamool Congress (TMC) attended an administrative meeting chaired by West Bengal Chief Minister Adhikari, following the 2026 assembly polls where the Bharatiya Janata Party won 208 seats and TMC secured 80.
Exit polls for several Indian state elections, including West Bengal, Assam, Tamil Nadu, and Kerala, were released, predicting varied outcomes such as a potential BJP sweep in West Bengal and Assam. Following these predictions, the Trinamool Congress in West Bengal expressed skepticism and maintained vigilance outside strong rooms where votes were stored.
Leaders of the Trinamool Congress (TMC) in India have expressed concerns about potential arrests before upcoming polling and have filed a plea seeking intervention from the High Court.
Analysts and TMC leaders are discussing whether the 'SIR' factor will be able to undercut anti-incumbency sentiment against the Trinamool Congress in the West Bengal polls.
Congress, SP, and TMC leaders boycotted a customary meeting with the Indian Speaker following an acrimonious parliamentary session, stating that nothing substantial was discussed.
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.
The Trinamool Congress (TMC) is facing new internal challenges as prominent leaders Jyotipriya Mallick and Gautam Deb have resigned from their respective posts.
The Lok Sabha Speaker, Om Birla, is scheduled to meet with Trinamool Congress (TMC) leaders before making a decision on the approval of a significant defection within Parliament.
Babul Supriyo and Shatrughan Sinha have publicly stated their commitment to not abandon Mamata Banerjee or the Trinamool Congress during difficult times, emphasizing loyalty within the party.
The Trinamool Congress (TMC) party, led by Mamata Banerjee, is confronting a significant crisis as multiple members resign. TMC leaders suggest Banerjee had anticipated these departures, marking one of the party's gravest challenges in its 28-year history.
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.
Following an election defeat, Mamata Banerjee addressed internal dissent within the Trinamool Congress, stating that those who wish to leave are free to do so as she focuses on rebuilding the party. Simultaneously, Abhishek Banerjee faces charges for making provocative speeches during the poll campaign.
West Bengal's assembly elections concluded with a historic high voter turnout, leading to the release of various exit poll predictions for the state and other regions like Assam, Kerala, and Tamil Nadu. These polls offered initial insights into potential election outcomes across India.
Income Tax raids were conducted on the premises of TMC MLA Debashish Kumar and Miraj Shah, a proposer of Mamata Banerjee's candidature, prompting questions about the timing.
India's BJP party has lodged a complaint with the Election Commission, alleging that TMC MP Abhishek Banerjee's speech constituted a "direct and unequivocal call to violence."
West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari has ordered a fresh probe into the RG Kar rape-murder case. The investigation will also look into the cremation of the victim and has named three TMC leaders in connection with the incident.
Three former Trinamool Congress (TMC) Rajya Sabha MPs, Sushmita Dev, Sukhendu Sekhar Ray, and Prakash Chik Baraik, have joined the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) in Kolkata. This move comes after their resignations from the Rajya Sabha in June, marking a significant political shift in West Bengal.
West Bengal is experiencing a surge in egg-throwing incidents targeting Trinamool Congress leaders, prompting BJP leader Agnimitra Paul to label the situation 'deemocracy' due to public anger over alleged corruption.
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.
A cryptic 'yes' from Kakali Ghosh suggests that TMC leaders Sayoni Ghosh and Mala Roy may be part of a rebel camp within the party.
Leaders of the Trinamool Congress (TMC) party were reportedly forced to return 'cut money' (bribes or commissions) to villagers, following public pressure.
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 Modi's BJP party secured a historic victory in the West Bengal state election, gaining control of the state and ending the Trinamool Congress's long-standing rule.
Following the first phase of West Bengal assembly elections, BJP's Amit Shah and TMC's Mamata Banerjee offered contrasting projections of their parties' success. Shah predicted a BJP victory with 110 seats, while Banerjee stated TMC had already surpassed 100 seats.
India's Income Tax Department conducted searches at the premises of Trinamool Congress (TMC) leaders just days before the Bengal elections, prompting the TMC to question the timing and link it to a lack of public support for the BJP.