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Trinamool Congress chief Mamata Banerjee used the July 21 Martyrs Day rally in Kolkata to deliver a politically significant and sharply calibrated message, balancing a call for opposition unity with a firm stance against internal dissent. Addressing a large gathering, she urged opposition parties in West Bengal to set aside long-standing rivalries and come together against the BJP under the broader INDIA bloc framework, signalling a strategic push for a consolidated anti-BJP front.At the same ti
Kolkata, July 21 (IANS) Trinamool Congress leader and former MLA Asit Majumdar was arrested by police on Tuesday while on his way to former Chief Minister Mamata Banerjees July 21
Mamata Banerjee led the Shahid Diwas rally near the Birla Planetarium, while rebels held a parallel programme near the Mahatma Gandhi statue
Kolkata, July 21: The faction of the Trinamool Congress (TMC) led by former West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee has brought attention to the Calcutta High Court regarding the vandalism of the stage set for their Shaheed Divas Rally scheduled for today. Earlier, the TMC faction sent an email to the office of Acting Chief ... Read more TMCs Rally Vandalism Case Reaches High Court, Police Ordered to Respond
Mamata Banerjee accused BJP miscreants of vandalizing her faction's Martyrs' Day rally stage. The Trinamool Congress party has now divided into three separate segments for rallies. Mamata Banerjee urged the INDIA Bloc to unite and fight against the BJP. West Bengal CM Suvendu Adhikari presented a commission report on past events. The report noted Mamata Banerjee did not record her statement before the commission.
Mamata Banerjee urged INDIA bloc partners to unite against the BJP in West Bengal. She firmly rejected raitors within her own Trinamool Congress party. Rebels were challenged to directly join the BJP and fight elections. Banerjee asserted that expelled members would never be welcomed back. She also announced upcoming district tours across West Bengal.
Trinamool Congress chief Mamata Banerjee declared defectors will not be readmitted to the party. She asserted that many capable individuals exist to replace those who have left. This statement was made during the party's Martyrs' Day rally in Kolkata. The Trinamool Congress faces significant internal organizational challenges and leadership disputes. Several senior leaders and Members of Parliament have recently broken away from the party.
West Bengal marked Martyrs Day on July 21, 2026, with significant rallies in Central Kolkata, drawing attention from political leaders including Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari and former Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee.
West Bengal's annual July 21 Martyrs' Day observance has transformed into an unprecedented political contest, with three rival camps - Mamata Banerjee's Trinamool Congress, a breakaway TMC faction, and the Congress - holding parallel programmes in central Kolkata, each vying for legacy and organisational strength.
Kolkata, July 21: Former Chief Minister of West Bengal and leader of the Trinamool Congress (TMC), Mamata Banerjee, has made serious allegations against the BJP, claiming they are attempting to sabotage the upcoming Martyrs Day rally. She asserted that there was vandalism on the stage prior to the event and that efforts were made to ... Read more Mamata Banerjee Accuses BJP of Sabotaging Martyrs Day Rally
Bidhannagar Police had earlier frozen the same three accounts, but a different bench of the HC allowed Mamata Banerjee-led faction to use money, about 440 crore, under judicial oversight.
Bidhannagar Police had earlier frozen the same three accounts, but a different bench of the HC allowed Mamata Banerjee-led faction to use money, about 440 crore, under judicial oversight.
New Delhi, July 20: The Trinamool Congress (TMC) has undergone significant changes since its rise in the Lok Sabha between 2009 and 2014. Under the leadership of Mamata Banerjee, the party sought to establish a distinct identity in Parliament, even demanding a separate office during this period. In the 2009 Lok Sabha elections, the TMC ... Read more Monsoon Session: TMC Leader Abhishek Banerjee Allocated Seat Behind Former Allies
Kolkata, July 20: West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari announced on Monday that he will make public the report from the Justice Sushanta Chatterjee Commission. This commission was established by the Mamata Banerjee-led TMC government to investigate the deaths of 13 Youth Congress workers during a police firing at a protest rally on July 21, ... Read more West Bengal CM to Release Report on 1993 Youth Congress Deaths
Amid a deepening split in the Trinamool Congress after its assembly election defeat, Abhishek Banerjee challenged dissident leaders to return to Mamata Banerjee, vowing to resign from his party post within an hour if they did. The offer drew sharp reactions from both TMC loyalists and rebels as the party's crisis intensified.
Abhishek Banerjee was responding to a question on the ever-increasing defections from the TMC in the aftermath of its assembly poll debacle, leaving Mamata Banerjee hanging by a thread as far as her control over the party.
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Abhishek Banerjee challenged former Trinamool Congress colleagues to return to Mamata Banerjee. He stated they would not return as they made a deal with the BJP. Banerjee claimed these individuals received protection from central agencies after switching sides. He mentioned facing multiple summons himself but never running away. This challenge comes amid the Trinamool Congress's significant organizational crisis.
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Srinagar, July 17:J&K Peoples Conference President and MLA Handwara Sajad Lone launched a pointed attack on the National Conference on Friday, questioning both the timing and the real motive behind Chief Minister Omar Abdullah's call for a sit-in at Delhi's Jantar Mantar to press for statehood. Lone opened by noting the press conference had been delayed by a day out of respect for a bereavement in the Abdullah family and said his party's position has not shifted: the pre-August 5, 2019 status of
Former TMC leader Madan Mitra has joined a rebel faction, blaming Abhishek Banerjee for his exit. Mitra stated that central agencies like the ED did not influence his political decision. He felt the party leadership was not effectively working to counter the BJP. Mitra also praised Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari's political strength and vigor. Mamata Banerjee responded by saying she could restart the party if necessary.
New Delhi, Jul 17: Educator and climate activist Sonam Wangchuk on Friday asserted that he would stay alive till July 20 at any cost, even as his indefinite hunger strike entered its 20th day amid a warning from doctors that his prolonged fast has reached a critical stage. As the Cockroach Janta Party's (CJP) agitation at Jantar Mantar against alleged examination irregularities entered its 28th day on Friday, Congress leader Pawan Khera became the latest political leader to visit Wangchuk and ot
Ahead of the July 21 Martyrs' Day rally, TMC chief Mamata Banerjee issued a direct challenge to party rebels, asking those planning to leave to do so before the event. Her remarks came after Rajya Sabha MP Koel Mallick resigned amid a wave of defections that has rocked the party. Mamata accused the BJP and investigative agencies of pressuring leaders and martyrs' families while insisting that TMC remains strong enough to rebuild. She also criticised the Centre over its handling of Sonam Wangchuk
In a surprising political move, Trinamool Congress MP Koel Mallick resigned from her position on Thursday, immediately meeting with Union minister Bhupender Yadav afterward. This resignation has reduced the TMC's Rajya Sabha strength from thirteen to nine members. The previous day saw MLA Madan Mitra part ways with the party as well. Mamata Banerjee has urged party members to exit before July twenty-first, emphasizing a clean break.
Mamata Banerjee, who is facing one of the biggest challenges of her political life, said those who remain with her will be her greatest strength, and she will rebuild the Trinamool Congress with them
Trinamool Congress supremo Mamata Banerjee on Thursday asked dissidents planning to leave the organisation to do so before the July 21 Martyrs' Day rally, asserting that such exits would not weaken the party.
Quit before July 21: Mamata Banerjee to Trinamool members Kolkata: Former West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Thursday asked potential fence-sitters in her Trinamool Congress faction to quit before July 21 if they plan to join the rebel camp led by expelled leader Ritabrata Banerjee. Her Facebook Live message came soon after former Trinamool [] The post Quit before July 21: Mamata Banerjee to Trinamool members appeared first on Mangalorean.com .
Actor-turned-politician and Trinamool Congress MP Rukmini Mallick, popularly known as Koel Mallick, on Thursday resigned from the Rajya Sabha, the fourth TMC MP to do so ever since the Mamata Banerjee-led party was ousted from power in West Bengal.
Trinamool Congress suffered another setback after Rajya Sabha MP and actress-turned-politician Rukmini Mallick, professionally known as Koel Mallick, resigned from the Upper House of Parliament. In her resignation letter addressed to Rajya Sabha Chairman and Vice President C.P. Radhakrishnan, she stated that she was resigning from the Rajya Sabha with immediate effect. Koel Mallick was nominated to the Upper House in April 2026 ahead of the West Bengal Assembly elections and had actively partici
Mamata Banerjee addressed the Trinamool Congress exodus after the recent assembly poll defeat. She suggested leaders facing pressure are free to leave the party. Rajya Sabha MP Koel Mallick resigned, adding to the growing list of exits. This resignation followed Madan Mitra quitting to join a rebel TMC faction. Banerjee also defended her nephew Abhishek Banerjee amid internal party issues.
Amid a massive rebellion within the Trinamool Congress, Mamata Banerjee has hit back at critics questioning her age and political future. In a fiery message, the 71-year-old leader said she still has the strength to rebuild her party and vowed to live to see the end of BJP rule. Her remarks come as TMC faces defections by MLAs and MPs ahead of the crucial July 21 Martyrs' Day event, where rival factions are expected to hold separate programmes in Kolkata.
New Delhi: Trinamool Congress MP Rukmini Mallick on Thursday, July 14, resigned from the Rajya Sabha, the fourth TMC MP to do so ever since the Mamata Banerjee-led party was ousted from power in West Bengal. Mallick met the Rajya Sabha chairman and tendered her resignation. I do hereby resign from the membership of Rajya Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can al
Madan Mitra's exit came a day after the ED issued notices to members of his family in connection with the school recruitment scam investigation
For more than three decades, the Martyrs Day rally in West Bengal has been synonymous with Mamata Banerjee. This year, rival Trinamool factions and the Congress are competing to claim its political legacy
Three parallel Martyrs Day event are set to unfold in Kolkata as Mamata Banerjees Trinamool, rebel Trinamool, and Congress are all set to hold their own programs in the city within a 3-km radius
Trinamool Congress chief Mamata Banerjee addressed party rebellion and criticism. She vowed to continue fighting for common people and workers. Banerjee expressed confidence in rebuilding the party despite recent setbacks. She alleged police acted in favor of the BJP during elections. Several leaders have resigned while others face threats and pressure.
Kolkata, July 16: Former West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee addressed her supporters in a video message on Wednesday, expressing her determination to regain political significance in the state and the country. She emphasized that she is not worried about starting anew. This statement comes as her party, the Trinamool Congress, has splintered into nearly ... Read more Mamata Banerjee Defends Nephew Abhishek Amid Party Turmoil, Promises a Fresh Start
Kolkata, July 15: Trinamool Congress MP Abhishek Banerjee submitted his voice sample on Wednesday at the Bidhannagar Court in North 24 Parganas, West Bengal. This follows a case against him for alleged hate speech. Previously, he had ignored two consecutive notices from the same district court. As the nephew of former Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee, ... Read more Abhishek Banerjee Provides Voice Sample Amidst Legal Scrutiny
Trinamool Congress chief Mamata Banerjee strongly defended her nephew and the party's national general secretary, Abhishek Banerjee, amid growing internal dissent within the party. She said Abhishek had done no wrong and would remain in politics for the next 50 years. Her remarks came after senior TMC MLA Madan Mitra quit her faction and joined a rival camp, blaming Abhishek's leadership style. Mamata linked Mitra's exit to ED summons issued to his family and accused the BJP of using central age
Kolkata: Senior Trinamool Congress MLA Madan Mitra on Wednesday, July 15, crossed over to the rebel camp led by Leader of Opposition Ritabrata Banerjee, dealing another blow to beleaguered Mamata Banerjees faction as the TMCs post-election crisis deepened, even as the legislator insisted that he had not quit the party. Mitra likened Mamata Banerjee to Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscrib
Whoever wants to leave, can go. Whatever remains is my goldmine. I still have the power to make a fresh start in 2026 when I did it alone in 2004 and 1997: Trinamul Congress supremo Mamata Banerjee
In a major setback for TMC Chief Mamata Banerjee, senior leader and MLA Madan Mitra has resigned from all party posts and joined the rebel camp led by Ritabrata Banerjee. Once considered one of Mamatas closest and most trusted aides, Mitras exit signals deepening cracks within the TMC.After joining the rebel faction, Mitra openly targeted TMC General Secretary Abhishek Banerjee, alleging that the partys functioning has become centred around protecting one individual.His resignation also comes am
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The broadside came hours after veteran TMC MLA Madan Mitra formally joined the dissident camp led by Leader of Opposition Ritabrata Banerjee, adding to the escalating rebellion against the Mamata Banerjee-Abhishek Banerjee leadership. Mondal is already a part of the rebel group.
Kolkata, July 15: The speculation surrounding Madan Mitra has finally come to an end. The senior leader of the Trinamool Congress (TMC) and MLA from Kamrahati resigned from all positions within Mamata Banerjees faction on Wednesday. He has now joined the opposing group led by leader of the opposition, Ritabrata Banerjee. While seated with Ritabrata ... Read more Madan Mitra Joins Rebel TMC Faction Led by Ritabrata Banerjee
Mamata Banerjee strongly defended her nephew Abhishek Banerjee, apologising to the public for raitors who left the TMC. She accused the BJP of using investigative agencies to engineer defections and praised Abhishek for his resilience against political attacks, asserting that her family never compromised for political survival.
Mamata Banerjee defended her nephew Abhishek Banerjee against party defectors. She apologized to the public on behalf of the traitors. Banerjee stated neither she nor her family compromised for political survival. She alleged the BJP uses agencies to engineer defections and leaders defect out of fear. Those leaving are entering the BJP's washing machine after facing investigations.
Senior Trinamool Congress MLA Madan Mitra has joined the rebel faction led by Ritabrata Banerjee, resigning from all organisational posts under Mamata Banerjee's leadership while maintaining his Trinamool MLA status. This move significantly bolsters the rebel camp and intensifies the power struggle within the party, coming amidst a municipal recruitment scam investigation involving Mitra's family.
Development comes a day after the Enforcement Directorate issued summons to him and his family members in the municipal recruitment scam; Mr. Mitra announced his resignation from all posts in the Mamata Banerjee-led Trinamool
The Calcutta High Court has directed the Mamata Banerjee-led Trinamool Congress to hold its July 21 Martyrs' Day rally near the Birla Planetarium instead of its traditional venue in front of Victoria House, citing concerns over traffic flow and law and order.
Madan Mitra's resignation comes two weeks after Mamata Banerjee made him Trinamool Congress' general secretary.
On July 21, 1993, 13 people died in police firing on a Youth Congress rally led by Mamata Banerjee. After she quit Congress in 1997, TMC has been observing the day with mega rallies
Kolkata, July 15: The West Bengal government has announced plans to withdraw cases against peaceful protesters, including doctors, who demonstrated against the RG Kar rape and murder incident in 2024. Under the previous Mamata Banerjee administration, FIRs were filed against those involved in the protests. Sources from the state secretariat revealed that the government will ... Read more West Bengal Government to Withdraw Cases Against Peaceful Protesters in RG Kar Incident
The Trinamool Congress faction proposed alternative sites for their July 21 rally. They suggested Birla Planetarium or Metro channel as new locations. The court questioned why another rally could not be permitted nearby. The police are open to granting permission at a different venue. The hearing was adjourned for the government's views on venue suggestions.
New Delhi, July 15: A significant development has emerged regarding the inclusion of 77 castes, including 75 Muslim communities, in the Other Backward Classes (OBC) list in West Bengal. The current BJP government in the state has withdrawn a petition from the Supreme Court that was filed by the previous Mamata Banerjee administration, challenging a ... Read more West Bengal Government Withdraws Petition on OBC Reservation from Supreme Court
Kolkata, July 15: The West Bengal government announced on Tuesday the formation of a judicial commission to investigate various alleged cases of institutional corruption that occurred during Mamata Banerjees tenure from 2011 to 2026. The commission will be led by retired Justice Biswajit Basu of the Calcutta High Court. According to a notification issued from ... Read more West Bengal Government Establishes Judicial Commission to Investigate Alleged Institutional Corruption
Congress leader Subhankar Sarkar urges Mamata Banerjee to attend July 21 programme and admit past political error
New Delhi, July 15: Trinamool Congress leader Mamata Banerjee expressed her support for the ongoing movement of the Cockroach Peoples Party (CJP) in Delhi on Tuesday. She reached out to social activist Sonam Wangchuk via phone to inquire about his well-being. Banerjee also showed solidarity with the movement that demands justice for students. CJP founder ... Read more Mamata Banerjee Supports CJP Movement in Delhi, Talks with Sonam Wangchuk
West Bengal Congress president Subhankar Sarkar on Tuesday invited TMC chief Mamata Banerjee to the partys July 21 Martyrs Day programme, while asking her to admit that leaving the Congress nearly three decades ago was a mistake.
The Congress invited Mamata Banerjee to its Martyrs' Day event in Kolkata. This invitation came with a condition that she acknowledge leaving Congress was a mistake. West Bengal Congress president stated Mamata should not distort the historical significance of the 1993 movement. He added that admitting her past decision was wrong would be a significant gesture. The Congress stage remains open for her to pay respects to the martyrs.
Srinagar, July 15: The National Conference (NC) high command has directed all its Members of the Legislative Assembly (MLAs) and Members of Parliament (MPs) to reach New Delhi by July 19 to participate in the party's proposed protest at Jantar Mantar on July 20, sources said. According to the directions issued by the party leadership, all legislators have been asked to ensure their presence in the national capital without waiting for formal permission or any further communication. The protest, a
On July 10, a petiton was filed by Mamata Banerjee-led Trinamool Congress faction to seek direction to the police to allow its July 21 Martyrs' Day rally in front of Victoria House at Esplanade
Mamata Banerjee asked the Election Commission to stop granting more time to the Ritabrata Banerjee faction. She alleged the poll body's silence gave the rebel group additional leeway. The rival faction claimed to be the real Trinamool Congress party. Mamata's camp argued its organizational committees remain valid until 2027. The Election Commission had previously set deadlines for both groups.
West Bengal Leader of Opposition Ritabrata Banerjee has announced a new district leadership for his faction, appointing former Trinamool Congress leader Anubrata Mandal as the Birbhum district president. Mandal, once regarded as a close aide of former Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee, formally joined the rebel camp, marking another setback for the TMC. Ritabrata also named Prasun Banerjee as Malda district president, Debashis Kumar for South Kolkata and Sandipan Saha for North Kolkata. Earlier, he
Nadia, July 11: BJP MP Jagannath Sarkar has criticized the previous Mamata Banerjee government in West Bengal for its handling of law and order, alleged corruption, and financial activities of the Trinamool Congress (TMC). In a recent conversation, Sarkar stated that during Banerjees tenure, there has been a rise in lawlessness, smuggling, and crimes against ... Read more West Bengals Development Hindered by Lawlessness, Claims BJP MP Jagannath Sarkar
The Ritabrata Banerjee-led rebel TMC faction has unveiled parallel state and district committees. Longtime loyalists, including Anubrata Mondal, have joined the rebel group, signaling institutional building. This move signifies a shift beyond challenging Mamata Banerjee's leadership and towards a parallel party apparatus. The faction is also seeking recognition as the eal Trinamool Congress from the Election Commission.
Kolkata, July 11: West Bengal Minister Dilip Ghosh launched a sharp attack on the Trinamool Congress, former Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee, and MP Abhishek Banerjee on Saturday while responding to various issues. He addressed topics such as adherence to court directives, investigations by central agencies, industrialization in the state, and law and order. In response ... Read more Court Orders Must Be Followed: Dilip Ghosh Urges Mamata and Abhishek to Cooperate with CBI Investigation
Mamata Banerjee has issued a fiery video message amid the growing crisis within the Trinamool Congress, declaring that the BJP would have to kill her to silence her. The TMC chief accused the BJP of targeting party leaders, harassing workers, and using political pressure to weaken the party. Her remarks come as the TMC faces a major rebellion led by Ritabrata Banerjee and the defection of several lawmakers. Mamata also criticised the government's school meal policy and vowed that the Trinamool C
A fresh political controversy has erupted after National Conference chief Farooq Abdullah invited 53 opposition leaders to join a protest at Jantar Mantar on July 20, the opening day of Parliament's Monsoon Session, demanding the restoration of Jammu and Kashmir's statehood. Among those invited are senior opposition leaders including Sonia Gandhi, Mamata Banerjee, M.K. Stalin, Arvind Kejriwal, as well as Jammu and Kashmir leaders Mehbooba Mufti, Ghulam Nabi Azad, Sajjad Loneand Hurriyat chief Mi
Former West Bengal Chief Minister and Trinamool Congress (TMC) chief Mamata Banerjee on Friday launched a strong attack on the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), accusing it of targeting TMC leaders and workers while asserting that political pressure would not silence her. In a video message shared on social media, Banerjee addressed the ongoing political turmoil [] The post To Silence Me, Youd Have to Kill Me: Mamata Banerjee Targets BJP in Video Amid TMC Rebellion appeared first on Pragativadi I La
The entry of the former Trinamool leaders into the BJP goes against the party's public pronouncements that it would not induct TMC leaders
The move has drawn sharp reactions from the Mamata Banerjee-led TMC leaders
The BJP named former Trinamool Congress (TMC) Rajya Sabha MPs Sushmita Dev, Sukhendu Sekhar Ray and Prakash Chik Baraik as its candidates for the July 24 Rajya Sabha bypolls in West Bengal, just days after the trio joined the party. The announcement came shortly after they were formally inducted into the BJP at the party's Salt Lake headquarters in Kolkata by West Bengal BJP president Samik Bhattacharya. The three leaders had resigned from the Rajya Sabha and quit the TMC last month amid growing
Srinagar, July 9: Seeking to build a broad political consensus around the restoration of statehood to Jammu and Kashmir, the National Conference (NC) has extended invitations to 52 political and religious leaders from across the country to participate in its proposed protest at Jantar Mantar in New Delhi on July 20. The outreach includes leaders from the INDIA bloc, national political parties, regional outfits in Jammu and Kashmir and prominent religious figures, signalling the party's attempt t
Former Trinamool Congress Rajya Sabha MPs Sushmita Dev, Sukhendu Sekhar Roy and Prakash Chik Baraik joined the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) in Kolkata on Thursday, weeks after resigning from the Upper House and quitting the Mamata Banerjee-led party following the TMCs defeat in the West Bengal Assembly elections. The three leaders were inducted into the []
The Calcutta High Court has appointed a retired judge as a special officer to manage the day-to-day expenses of the Mamata Banerjee-aligned Trinamool Congress (TMC) from three debit-frozen bank accounts. The accounts were frozen following a complaint by a rival TMC faction alleging they held proceeds of crime. The court allowed transactions for party expenses and legal costs, noting that the initial freezing lacked specific material basis and that the complainant had previously benefited from th
A significant number of votes were cast less in passionate endorsement of the BJP than in emphatic rejection of Mamata Banerjees regime. This was less an affirmation of the BJPs grand ideological project than a fierce indictment of her regime
Three former Trinamool Congress Rajya Sabha MPs joined the Bharatiya Janata Party in Kolkata. Sushmita Dev, Sukhendu Sekhar Ray, and Prakash Chik Baraik had resigned from their seats. These leaders had previously quit the Mamata Banerjee-led party after election results. Their resignations created vacancies, prompting bypolls for the Rajya Sabha seats. The BJP now aims to secure all three positions in the West Bengal Assembly.
Subrata Talukdar will run the day-to-day expenses of the Mamata Banerjee-led group till September 30
The TMC leader has an opprobrious record of threatening FIRs against anyone who criticized his party or Mamata Banerjee. Nilanjan Das is a close aide of TMC motormouth MP Mahua Moitra.
BJP MP Raju Bista alleged Mamata Banerjee slapped a party worker during a protest march. Mamata Banerjee addressed a rally concerning a girl's rape and murder. She accused police of failing to ensure security and allowing violence. The former Chief Minister questioned the police's role in maintaining law and order. She also attacked the BJP over the Ram Mandir donation row.
The Trinamool Congress leadership claimed 41 party workers were injured and admitted at SSKM as they suffered physical assault and brutality unleashed by the BJP goondas during the rally. However, there was no confirmation on this by the police.
A Trinamool Congress protest march led by Mamata Banerjee in Kolkata witnessed high drama after eggs were allegedly thrown at the rally and slogans of chor, chor were raised. The march, organised over the Baruipur incident, also saw clashes between BJP workers and the Trinamool Congress youth wing, prompting police to resort to a baton charge. Tensions escalated along the route and peaked near Hazra Crossing, close to Banerjee's residence. Mamata accused the police of acting like an arm of the B
Mamata accuses police of violating HC order, warns of legal action Kolkata: Former West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Wednesday accused the police of disobeying the Calcutta High Courts order and warned of initiating legal proceedings against the officials concerned for alleged contempt of court. The Trinamool Congress leader made the remarks after chaos [] The post Mamata accuses police of violating HC order, warns of legal action appeared first on Mangalorean.com .