TMC nominates former Prasar Bharti CEO Jawhar Sircar for Rajya Sabha by-election
3 years, 5 months ago

TMC nominates former Prasar Bharti CEO Jawhar Sircar for Rajya Sabha by-election

India TV News  

The Trinamool Congress on Saturday nominated former bureaucrat Jawhar Sircar as its candidate for the upcoming Rajya Sabha by-election in the state. The Election Commission had on July 16 said that bypoll to the Rajya Sabha seat from West Bengal vacated by Dinesh Trivedi earlier this year will be held on August 9. Sircar spent nearly 42 years in public service and was also the former CEO of Prasar Bharati, the ruling party in the state said. The bypoll to the Rajya Sabha seat from the state will be held if the opposition BJP fields its candidate for the same, otherwise, the TMC candidate will be declared elected unopposed.

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Trinamool Congress nominates Ritabrata Banerjee to Rajya Sabha
2 weeks, 3 days ago

Trinamool Congress nominates Ritabrata Banerjee to Rajya Sabha

The Hindu  

The Trinamool Congress on Saturday nominated Ritabrata Banerjee for upcoming elections to Rajya Sabha from West Bengal. May he work towards upholding Trinamool's… — All India Trinamool Congress December 7, 2024 This recognition is truly well-deserved, reflecting the tireless effort @RitabrataBanerj has invested in strengthening the organization and advocating for trade union workers across WB. While it may take time …

TMC names Ritabrata Banerjee as candidate for Rajya Sabha bypolls
2 weeks, 3 days ago

TMC names Ritabrata Banerjee as candidate for Rajya Sabha bypolls

India TV News  

Rajya Sabha bypolls: The Trinamool Congress on Saturday nominated party leader Ritabrata Banerjee for the upcoming by-elections to Rajya Sabha from West Bengal. Ritabrata Banerjee TMC candidate for Rajya Sabha "Under the inspiration of Hon’ble Chairperson @MamataOfficial, we are pleased to announce the candidature of Shri Ritabrata Banerjee for the forthcoming Rajya Sabha bye-Elections. Rajya Sabha bypolls By-elections will be …

Mamata Banerjee dials Jawhar Sircar, urges him to reconsider Rajya Sabha resignation over Kolkata doctor murder: Report
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Mamata Banerjee dials Jawhar Sircar, urges him to reconsider Rajya Sabha resignation over Kolkata doctor murder: Report

Hindustan Times  

TMC MP Jawhar Sircar, who on Sunday declared he would resign as the party's Rajya Sabha member in the wake of the Kolkata rape and murder, was reportedly asked by chief minister Mamata Banerjee to reconsider his decision. In a letter to Banerjee on Sunday, Jawhar Sircar announced his resignation from the Rajya Sabha following the rape and murder of …

'We agree with…': TMC's Kunal Ghosh on Jawhar Sircar's letter to Mamata Banerjee
3 months, 2 weeks ago

'We agree with…': TMC's Kunal Ghosh on Jawhar Sircar's letter to Mamata Banerjee

Hindustan Times  

Trinamool Congress leader Kunal Ghosh on Sunday said he agrees to a big part of Jawhar Sircar's letter to West Bengal chief minister Mamata Banerjee regarding his decision to resign as Rajya Sabha member. West Bengal chief minister Mamata Banerjee speaks during the State Assembly session, in Kolkata. Jawhar Sircar's letter to Mamata Banerjee The letter from Sircar, a former …

TMC MP Jawahar Sircar resigns from Rajya Sabha, slams Mamata Banerjee over RG Kar case
3 months, 2 weeks ago

TMC MP Jawahar Sircar resigns from Rajya Sabha, slams Mamata Banerjee over RG Kar case

Op India  

On Sunday, Trinamool Congress Rajya Sabha MP Jawhar Sircar resigned from his parliamentary post and announced his retirement from politics. In his resignation letter addressed to TMC Supremo Mamata Banerjee, Sircar also came down heavily on the state government’s mishandling of the trainee doctor’s rape and murder case at RG Kar Medical College and Hospital in Kolkata and corruption by …

Trinamool Rajya Sabha MP Jawhar Sircar resigns over R.G. Kar rape-murder protest
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Trinamool Rajya Sabha MP Jawhar Sircar resigns over R.G. Kar rape-murder protest

The Hindu  

Trinamool Congress Rajya Sabha MP Jawhar Sircar on Sunday wrote to Trinamool Congress chairperson and West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee announcing his decision to resign as MP from the Upper House over the rape and murder of a post-graduate trainee doctor at R.G. Mr. Sircar who is also a retired IAS officer said that in the all the years, “I …

‘Suffered patiently’: TMC MP Jawhar Sircar decides to quit Rajya Sabha over Kolkata doctor's rape-murder
3 months, 2 weeks ago

‘Suffered patiently’: TMC MP Jawhar Sircar decides to quit Rajya Sabha over Kolkata doctor's rape-murder

Hindustan Times  

In a letter to West Bengal chief minister Mamata Banerjee, Trinamool Congress leader Jawhar Sircar wrote on Sunday that he would resign from the Rajya Sabha in the wake of Kolkata doctor's rape and murder. In the letter, he wrote that he had thought Mamata Banerjee would interfere in the "old Mamata style". “I have suffered patiently for a month …

'Haven't Seen Such No-Confidence...': TMC MP Jawhar Sircar Quits Over Mamata Govt's Handling Of Kolkata Protests
3 months, 2 weeks ago

'Haven't Seen Such No-Confidence...': TMC MP Jawhar Sircar Quits Over Mamata Govt's Handling Of Kolkata Protests

News 18  

Trinamool Congress leader Jawhar Sircar on Sunday resigned from both the Rajya Sabha and active politics, citing his protest against the Mamata Banerjee-led Bengal government’s handling of the RG Kar Medical College rape and murder case. He further referred to the ongoing public outrage over the RG Kar case and said, “I have not seen such angst and total no-confidence …

West Bengal: TMC MP Arjun Singh set to re-join BJP after denial of Lok Sabha ticket from Barrackpore
9 months, 1 week ago

West Bengal: TMC MP Arjun Singh set to re-join BJP after denial of Lok Sabha ticket from Barrackpore

India TV News  

Kolkata: Trinamool Congress received a fresh blow ahead of the Lok Sabha elections as MP Arjun Singh, who was apparently miffed at being denied a ticket from Barrackpore constituency, said he will return to the Bharatiya Janata Party. TMC on Sunday named Naihati MLA and state minister Partha Bhowmick as the candidate from Barrackpore Lok Sabha seat giving a big …

Dropped by TMC, Barrackpore MP Arjun Singh vows to contest seat he won for BJP in 2019
9 months, 1 week ago

Dropped by TMC, Barrackpore MP Arjun Singh vows to contest seat he won for BJP in 2019

Hindustan Times  

KOLKATA: Arjun Singh, the Lok Sabha member from West Bengal’s Barrackpore in North 24 Parganas district, vowed on Tuesday to contest the seat against the official candidate of the Trinamool Congress amid indications that he might return to the Bharatiya Janata Party for the second time. Singh’s supporters replaced photos of chief minister Mamata Banerjee and her nephew and TMC …

Lok Sabha Elections 2024: Check Full List Of TMC Candidates Fighting Polls In West Bengal
9 months, 2 weeks ago

Lok Sabha Elections 2024: Check Full List Of TMC Candidates Fighting Polls In West Bengal

ABP News  

New Delhi: The Trinamool Congress, under the leadership of West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee, has unveiled its list of 42 candidates in the state for the upcoming Lok Sabha elections. Among the notable selections, TMC stalwart Abhishek Banerjee has been nominated to run for the Diamond Harbour constituency, while Yusuf Pathan will contest from the Bahrampur seat. The candidate …

Mamata Banerjee to announce TMC’s Lok Sabha candidate list in Kolkata today
9 months, 2 weeks ago

Mamata Banerjee to announce TMC’s Lok Sabha candidate list in Kolkata today

Hindustan Times  

Kolkata: West Bengal chief minister Mamata Banerjee will announce the party’s Lok Sabha candidate list during a mega public rally at Kolkata’s Brigade Parade grounds on Sunday afternoon, Trinamool Congress announced through a social media post earlier today. West Bengal chief minister Mamata Banerjee “All India Trinamool Congress chairperson Mamata Banerjee will announce the party’s candidates for the 42 parliamentary …

TMC announces candidates on all 42 Lok Sabha seats in West Bengal, Mahua Moitra re-fielded from Krishnanagar
9 months, 2 weeks ago

TMC announces candidates on all 42 Lok Sabha seats in West Bengal, Mahua Moitra re-fielded from Krishnanagar

India TV News  

Lok Sabha elections 2024: West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee's nephew Abhishek Banerjee on Sunday announced candidates of Trinamool Congress for the upcoming Lok Sabha elections. Mahua Moitra who was expelled from Lok Sabha has been fielded from Krishnanagar. Mahua Moitra had won the 2019 Lok Sabha election from the Krishnanagar constituency in the Nadia district. She will run for …

TPCC Shortlists Candidates for 10 LS Seats; Sends List to AICC
9 months, 2 weeks ago

TPCC Shortlists Candidates for 10 LS Seats; Sends List to AICC

Deccan Chronicle  

Hyderabad: TPCC's Pradesh Election Committee on Sunday shortlisted candidates for 10 Lok Sabha seats and referred them to the AICC's central election committee for final approval, according to party sources, even as BJP leader Bangaru Sruthi, daughter of the late Bangaru Laxman, met Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy. Revanth Reddy, the TPCC president, chaired the PEC meeting which picked the …

‘Inspired by Mamata's courage’: Journalist Sagarika Ghose as TMC names her Rajya Sabha candidate
10 months, 1 week ago

‘Inspired by Mamata's courage’: Journalist Sagarika Ghose as TMC names her Rajya Sabha candidate

Hindustan Times  

The Trinamool Congress on Sunday nominated journalist Sagarikha Ghose as a Rajya Sabha candidate for the upcoming polls on February 27. The TMC Rajya Sabha candidate began her journalistic journey in 1991 and has contributed to prominent publications such as The Times of India, Outlook, and The Indian Express. TMC Rajya Sabha polls nominations Apart from Ghose, the TMC has …

TMC names journalist Sagarika Ghose among four Rajya Sabha candidates
10 months, 1 week ago

TMC names journalist Sagarika Ghose among four Rajya Sabha candidates

Hindustan Times  

Journalist Sagarika Ghose was among the four Rajya Sabha candidates the Trinamool Congress announced on Sunday for the upcoming elections to the Upper House of Parliament. The three other candidates are Sushmita Dev, former president of the Congress’ women’s wing and ex-Lok Sabha member who joined Bengal’s ruling party in August 2021, Dalit Matua community leader and former Lok Sabha …

Thank you, says Mahua Moitra after TMC appoints her Krishnanagar district chief
1 year, 1 month ago

Thank you, says Mahua Moitra after TMC appoints her Krishnanagar district chief

Hindustan Times  

KOLKATA: The Trinamool Congress on Monday appointed Mahua Moitra as president of the party’s organisational district of Krishnanagar, her Lok Sabha constituency in Bengal’s Nadia district, a decision that a party leader said was taken by TMC chief Mamata Banerjee and national general secretary Abhishek Banerjee. Monday’s appointment of Mahua Moitra comes days after the Lok Sabha ethics committee on …

Mukul Sangma unanimously elected as Meghalaya TMC chief, to meet Mamata Banerjee on Nov 29
3 years ago

Mukul Sangma unanimously elected as Meghalaya TMC chief, to meet Mamata Banerjee on Nov 29

India Today  

Former Chief Minister of Meghalaya Dr Mukul Sangma, who along with 11 MLAs had resigned from the Congress party and joined All India Trinamool Congress, has been elected as Meghalaya TMC party chief. The MLA of Umroi constituency, George B Lyngdoh, over a phone call with Aajtak/India Today TV, said that all 12 legislators, including Mukul Sangma, were present during …

Sangma on joining TMC: Conscious call'
3 years ago

Sangma on joining TMC: Conscious call'

Deccan Chronicle  

Guwahati: A day after joining the Trinamul Congress with 11 legislators in Delhi, former Meghalaya chief minister Mukul Sangma said on Thursday that he took a conscious decision to quit the Congress because it failed to make its presence felt as the main Opposition party of the country. Again, post-poll there were activities to poach our members.” In a late …

Meghalaya: 12 MLAs, including former CM Mukul Sangma, quit Congress, to join TMC today
3 years ago

Meghalaya: 12 MLAs, including former CM Mukul Sangma, quit Congress, to join TMC today

Firstpost  

The move comes after Congress MP Kirti Azad and ex-JD general secretary Pawan Varma joined the Mamata Banerjee-led party In a massive jolt to the opposition Congress in Meghalaya, 12 of its 17 MLAs led by former chief minister Mukul Sangma will join Mamata Banerjee’s Trinamool Congress on Thursday, said one of the defecting lawmakers H M Shangpliang. We will …

TMC's Sushmita Dev likely to be elected unopposed to Rajya Sabha as BJP may not field candidate
3 years, 3 months ago

TMC's Sushmita Dev likely to be elected unopposed to Rajya Sabha as BJP may not field candidate

India TV News  

The main opposition BJP in West Bengal said on Monday it will not field a candidate for the October 4 Rajya Sabha by-poll, a development that will pave the way for election of the ruling TMC nominee unopposed. The by-election has been necessitated as TMC's Manas Bhunia quit the Rajya Sabha after winning the assembly election from Sabang in Paschim …

TMC RS Nominee Jawhar Sircar to Be Elected Unopposed as Papers Found Valid
3 years, 4 months ago

TMC RS Nominee Jawhar Sircar to Be Elected Unopposed as Papers Found Valid

News 18  

Trinamool Congress candidate for Rajya Sabha by-election, Jawhar Sircar, will be elected unopposed as his nomination paper was found valid during scrutiny on Friday, sources in the West Bengal assembly secretariat said. Assembly secretariat sources said that the nomination papers of Sircar were examined for over half an hour in presence of the candidate, TMC Chief Whip in the House …

Why Mamata is focusing on New Delhi
3 years, 4 months ago

Why Mamata is focusing on New Delhi

India Today  

On July 24, the Trinamool Congress’ Members of Parliament appointed party chief Mamata Banerjee to a new post—chairperson of the TMC’s parliamentary unit. As part of the TMC’s strategy to build a greater national presence, Mamata’s nephew and party second-in-command Abhishek Banerjee has instructed party MPs to ensure 100 per cent attendance, and to come prepared to make their voices …

TMC appoints Abhishek Banerjee as party general secretary; no decision on turncoats yet
3 years, 6 months ago

TMC appoints Abhishek Banerjee as party general secretary; no decision on turncoats yet

Firstpost  

Actor-turned-TMC leader Sayoni Ghosh has been made the TMC youth wing president, a post earlier held by Abhishek Banerjee since 2011 In a major reshuffle of party leadership, the All India Trinamool Congress on Saturday appointed Mamata Banerjee’s nephew and Diamond Harbour MP Abhishek Banerjee as the party’s national general secretary, but said that no decision has been taken on …

TMC Appoints Abhishek Banerjee As National General Secretary In First Reshuffle After Bengal Polls
3 years, 6 months ago

TMC Appoints Abhishek Banerjee As National General Secretary In First Reshuffle After Bengal Polls

ABP News  

Kolkata: In a major reshuffle, Mamata Banerjee-led Trinamool Congress on Saturday appointed MP Abhishek Banerjee as party's national general secretary. According to reports, the decision was taken during TMC's first working committee meeting after Bengal Assembly polls and was chaired by Mamata Banerjee herself. Lok Sabha MP from Bengal's Diamond Harbour constitution, Abhishek Banerjee is the nephew of West Bengal …

Former TMC MP Dinesh Trivedi joins BJP in presence of party chief JP Nadda
3 years, 9 months ago

Former TMC MP Dinesh Trivedi joins BJP in presence of party chief JP Nadda

India TV News  

Former Trinamool Congress MP Dinesh Trivedi joined the BJP on Saturday, weeks after he announced quitting his Rajya Sabha membership on the floor of the House deploring "violence" in poll-bound West Bengal. A number of TMC leaders have quit the party in recent months to join the BJP as the saffron party mounts an aggressive all-out campaign to end Chief …

Dinesh Trivedi's exit leaves TMC without key face in Delhi, urban Bengal ahead of bitter electoral battle
3 years, 10 months ago

Dinesh Trivedi's exit leaves TMC without key face in Delhi, urban Bengal ahead of bitter electoral battle

Firstpost  

Trivedi is likely to cross over to the BJP, with media reports quoting him as saying that joining the BJP would be a ‘privilege’ The exit of Dinesh Trivedi from the Trinamool Congress is the latest major jolt for the regional party, as it readies itself for a no-holds-barred electoral contest in West Bengal. This is not a time for …

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