TMC leaders detained outside EC office, stage dharna at police station
8 months, 2 weeks ago

TMC leaders detained outside EC office, stage dharna at police station

New Indian Express  

The leaders were asked to disperse by the police, but as they continued their protest, the security personnel forcibly evicted them and detained them. A police officer said the leaders were detained as section 144 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, which prohibits large gatherings, is imposed in the area and no permission was taken for the protest. The leaders were made to board a bus, which O'Brien said drove around for about an hour and a half, after which they were taken to the Mandir Marg police station. However, the TMC leaders said they will continue their protest at the police station. In a letter to the EC, the TMC alleged that BJP leader Jitendra Tiwari met NIA Superintendent of Police D R Singh on March 26 allegedly with a "packet" and left the flat empty-handed after the meeting that lasted for about an hour.

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TMC to launch statewide protests over delay in implementation of anti-rape bill
1 month ago

TMC to launch statewide protests over delay in implementation of anti-rape bill

New Indian Express  

KOLKATA: After the Trinamool Congress working committee meeting, it was decided that the party would launch a series of protests on November 30 and in the following days at various locations across the state to address the non-implementation of the anti-rape bill, Aparajita Woman and Child Bill, 2024. According to Law Minister Chandrima Bhattacharya, the delay in approval has prompted …

Bengal cop suspended, TMC leaders arrested after Mamata Banerjee’s warning
1 month ago

Bengal cop suspended, TMC leaders arrested after Mamata Banerjee’s warning

Hindustan Times  

KOLKATA: A police inspector was suspended and two local Trinamool Congress leaders arrested in separate cases in Bengal’s West Burdwan district on Thursday evening hours after chief minister Mamata Banerjee ordered a crackdown on criminal elements. Opposition leaders alleged that Mamata Banerjee’s focus on corruption in the police force and the arrest of the two TMC leaders in Durgapur was …

BJP's Suvendu protests near Raj Bhavan, alleging voter 'disenfranchisement' in Bengal by-polls
5 months, 1 week ago

BJP's Suvendu protests near Raj Bhavan, alleging voter 'disenfranchisement' in Bengal by-polls

New Indian Express  

KOLKATA: Senior BJP leader Suvendu Adhikari on Sunday alleged that the ruling Trinamool Congress did not allow thousands of genuine voters to exercise their franchise in the recently held by-elections to four assembly seats in West Bengal. Responding to the allegations, senior TMC leader Kunal Ghosh said repeated rejections of BJP by the people of West Bengal in every election …

2 TMC leaders arrested in Mamata Banerjee’s drive against govt land grabbers
5 months, 2 weeks ago

2 TMC leaders arrested in Mamata Banerjee’s drive against govt land grabbers

Hindustan Times  

A drive launched by the Mamata Banerjee administration last month against the illegal occupants of government land in West Bengal has Siliguri police commissioner C Sudhakar said, “The arrests have been made during the drive ordered by the chief minister. Uttam Roy, a BJP leader who was the district secretary of the party’s peasants’ front till recently, was arrested on …

TMC was aware of school jobs scam before 2021 Assembly polls: Kunal Ghosh
7 months, 3 weeks ago

TMC was aware of school jobs scam before 2021 Assembly polls: Kunal Ghosh

The Hindu  

After his removal from the post of the TMC's West Bengal general secretary, Kunal Ghosh claimed that the party was aware of the school recruitment scam even before the 2021 Assembly polls. The damaging statement from Mr. Ghosh, considered close to TMC national general secretary Abhishek Banerjee, came amidst the ongoing Lok Sabha elections, as the SSC scam has escalated …

Cop attacked inside police camp in Bengal's Sandeshkhali; TMC leaders detained
8 months, 2 weeks ago

Cop attacked inside police camp in Bengal's Sandeshkhali; TMC leaders detained

Hindustan Times  

A constable was allegedly attacked by unidentified miscreants inside a police camp in West Bengal’s Sandeshkhali around Monday midnight. Security personnel during a raid at TMC functionary Shahjahan Sheikh's home at Sandeshkhali in January. Police said that three persons, including two local Trinamool Congress leaders, have been detained for questioning in connection with the incident. Sandeshkhali in North 24 Parganas …

TMC, BJP Spar As Derek O'Brien-Led Delegation Detained For Protest Outside EC Office In Delhi. Top Points
8 months, 2 weeks ago

TMC, BJP Spar As Derek O'Brien-Led Delegation Detained For Protest Outside EC Office In Delhi. Top Points

ABP News  

TMC Leaders Detained: The Delhi Police on Monday detained a delegation of Trinamool Congress leaders while they were on a dharna outside the Election Commission's office in the national capital, demanding that the chiefs of the CBI, NIA, ED, and Income Tax Department be changed. The BJP called the protest a "poll gimmick" and alleged that the TMC was making …

TMC Protesting Leaders Detained Outside EC Office In Delhi Alleged Misuse Of Central Agencies
8 months, 2 weeks ago

TMC Protesting Leaders Detained Outside EC Office In Delhi Alleged Misuse Of Central Agencies

ABP News  

TMC Delegation Protest: The Delhi Police on Monday detained Trinamool Congress leaders who were sitting on a protest outside the Election Commission of India office in Delhi, demanding that the chiefs of the CBI, NIA, ED, and Income Tax Department be changed. VIDEO | TMC leaders and workers detained as they protest outside ECI office in Delhi over alleged misuse …

TMC delegation, sitting on 'dharna' outside ECI office in Delhi, detained; party calls it 'murder of republic'
8 months, 2 weeks ago

TMC delegation, sitting on 'dharna' outside ECI office in Delhi, detained; party calls it 'murder of republic'

India TV News  

A 10-member delegation of Trinamool Congress sat on a 24-hour dharna outside the Election Commission of India office in the national capital, demanding that the chiefs of CBI, NIA, ED and Income Tax Department be changed. The delegation of the TMC leaders included Derek O'Brien, Dola Sen, Saket Gokhale and Sagarika Ghose who met a full bench of the Election …

Trinamool leaders detained during protest against central agencies in Delhi
8 months, 2 weeks ago

Trinamool leaders detained during protest against central agencies in Delhi

India Today  

Several leaders of the Trinamool Congress were detained by the Delhi Police on Monday, as they sat on a 24-hour 'dharna' outside the office of the Election Commission of India. A ten-member delegation of the Trinamool Congress, including Derek O'Brien, Dola Sen, Saket Gokhale and Sagarika Ghose even met the full bench of the Election Commission to press their demand. …

Mamata Banerjee alleges that BJP will cause riots in West Bengal on 17th April
8 months, 2 weeks ago

Mamata Banerjee alleges that BJP will cause riots in West Bengal on 17th April

Op India  

On Sunday, West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee alleged that the Bharatiya Janata Party will “riot” two days before the first phase of Lok Sabha voting on 19th April in the state. Voting is on 19 April and they will riot on 17 April.” #WATCH | Purulia: West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee says, "Hold rallies and meetings but do …

Sandeshkhali: CM Mamata Banerjee reminds TMC leaders about people’s power
9 months, 4 weeks ago

Sandeshkhali: CM Mamata Banerjee reminds TMC leaders about people’s power

Hindustan Times  

Kolkata: West Bengal chief minister Mamata Banerjee on Tuesday sent out a message to leaders of the ruling Trinamool Congress saying that if they lose the support of the people, no one would care for them, a warning issued to her own party members in the backdrop of developments in Sandeshkhali, which has been on the edge since early this …

Bengal Governor's '72 hour' deadline to arrest Sandeshkhali accused
9 months, 4 weeks ago

Bengal Governor's '72 hour' deadline to arrest Sandeshkhali accused

India Today  

As the unrest in West Bengal's Sandeshkhali continues, the state Governor CV Ananda Bose has asked the state government to file a report within 72 hours if they fail to nab Trinamool Congress leader Shahjahan Sheikh, the man accused of sexual atrocities and land grab. SANDESHKHALI UNREST West Bengal Governor CV Ananda Bose on Monday night asked the state government …

Sandeshkhali: TMC says will arrest Sheikh in 1 wk
9 months, 4 weeks ago

Sandeshkhali: TMC says will arrest Sheikh in 1 wk

Hindustan Times  

The Calcutta high court on Monday paved the way for the arrest of controversial Trinamool Congress leader Sheikh Shahjahan, brushing aside claims by the state government that there was a stay on apprehending the strongman who is accused, along with some aides, of land grab, exploitation and sexual violence. We clarify it right now that there is no order restraining …

Trinamool leader arrested day after being removed from post amid Sandeshkhali row
9 months, 4 weeks ago

Trinamool leader arrested day after being removed from post amid Sandeshkhali row

India Today  

Trinamool Congress leader Ajit Maity was on Monday arrested by the West Bengal Police, a day after he was removed as the head of the party's local unit, following protests against him in Sandeshkhali in North 24 Parganas district. Maity had sought refuge in someone else's house, sources told India Today TV. Visuals shared by news agency ANI showed villagers …

Sandeshkhali on edge as fresh protests break out
10 months ago

Sandeshkhali on edge as fresh protests break out

Hindustan Times  

Fresh protests rocked West Bengal’s Sandeshkhali village on Friday as local women demanded the arrest of absconding Trinamool Congress leader Sheikh Shahjahan, set fire to a hut next to a fish farm allegedly owned by the strongman’s brother and thrashed another leader of the ruling party. Police detain BJP MP Locket Chatterjee and other BJP Mahila Morcha members on their …

Sandeshkhali unrest: Villagers thrash TMC leader as agitation intensifies
10 months ago

Sandeshkhali unrest: Villagers thrash TMC leader as agitation intensifies

Hindustan Times  

West Bengal's Sandeshkhali has been on the boil with massive unrest for over 10 days as women protestors are seeking justice against alleged sexual assault committed by Trinamool Congress leader Shahjahan Sheikh and his supporters. Read here: BJP denies association with man held for running sex racket in Bengal As the protest continued on Friday, the protesters broke through fences …

Why Sandeshkhali in West Bengal has been on the edge over the past week
10 months, 1 week ago

Why Sandeshkhali in West Bengal has been on the edge over the past week

Hindustan Times  

The island of Sandeshkhali in the Sundarbans of West Bengal’s North 24 Parganas district, about 75 km from Kolkata, has been roiled by protests since February 8, pushing the Trinamool Congress state government on the defensive. Hundreds of village women armed with lathis, farming tools and brooms had hit the streets last week demanding the arrest of three local TMC …

WB police, accused of helping TMC goons, to probe sexual violence in Sandeshkhali
10 months, 1 week ago

WB police, accused of helping TMC goons, to probe sexual violence in Sandeshkhali

Op India  

On Monday, the West Bengal police informed that it has formed a 10-member team to probe the sexual violence against women in Sandeshkhali village in North 24 Parganas district of West Bengal. Video Courtesy #TV9Bangla pic.twitter.com/FWu7jClLmp — Dilip Ghosh February 6, 2024 According to Republic Bangla, the police accompanied the Trinamool Congress workers and harassed the women protesting against party …

BJP leader Suvendu Adhikari seeks Governor's intervention to restore peace in Sandeshkhali
10 months, 2 weeks ago

BJP leader Suvendu Adhikari seeks Governor's intervention to restore peace in Sandeshkhali

Op India  

On Saturday, Leader of the Opposition in West Bengal Assembly Suvendu Adhikari, along with BJP MLAs, visited the Raj Bhavan and submitted a memorandum seeking the intervention of Governor CV Ananda Bose to restore peace in Sandeshkhali in North 24 Parganas district. All MLAs, ‘Mahila Morcha’, ‘Yuva Morcha’ will protest…” #WATCH | Kolkata, West Bengal: On Sandeshkhali Violence, BJP Leader …

TMC leader arrested for inciting violence ahead of 2023 panchayat polls
10 months, 2 weeks ago

TMC leader arrested for inciting violence ahead of 2023 panchayat polls

Hindustan Times  

Former Trinamool Congress lawmaker Arabul Islam was on Friday arrested for allegedly inciting violence ahead of the July 2023 panchayat elections. TMC leader Amirul Islam said ISF workers attacked them without provocation. Bhangar, which is located around 35 km from the West Bengal capital, was last year under the jurisdiction of the Kolkata Police due to intermittent clashes between TMC …

TMC leader on the run after attack on ED officials seeks anticipatory bail
10 months, 3 weeks ago

TMC leader on the run after attack on ED officials seeks anticipatory bail

Hindustan Times  

KOLKATA: Trinamool Congress leader Sheikh Shahjahan on Tuesday applied to a Kolkata court to seek anticipatory bail in connection with the assault on three Enforcement Directorate officials who tried to conduct a raid at his house in a case linked to irregularities in the public distribution system, people familiar with the matter said. Security personnel guard outside TMC leader Sheikh …

TMC leader on the run after attack on ED officials seeks anticipatory bail
10 months, 3 weeks ago

TMC leader on the run after attack on ED officials seeks anticipatory bail

Hindustan Times  

KOLKATA: Trinamool Congress leader Sheikh Shahjahan on Tuesday applied to a Kolkata court to seek anticipatory bail in connection with the assault on three Enforcement Directorate officials who tried to conduct a raid at his house in a case linked to irregularities in the public distribution system, people familiar with the matter said. Security personnel guard outside TMC leader Sheikh …

BJP misusing ED, CBI; WB Governor their agent: TMC leader Kunal Ghosh
11 months, 2 weeks ago

BJP misusing ED, CBI; WB Governor their agent: TMC leader Kunal Ghosh

Hindustan Times  

Kolkata, January 11 : Amid a war of words between the ruling TMC and the BJP over the attack on an ED team at Sandeshkhali in the North 24 Parganas district, Trinamool Congress leader Kunal Ghosh on Wednesday accused the primary opposition party in the state of misusing central agencies. Also accusing West Governor CV Anand Bose of acting as …

West Bengal ED unit sends report to headquarters on Sandeshkhali attack
11 months, 2 weeks ago

West Bengal ED unit sends report to headquarters on Sandeshkhali attack

The Hindu  

The Enforcement Directorate's unit in West Bengal has submitted a report to its headquarters about the attack on its team during a raid in West Bengal's North 24 Parganas district last week, officials said on January 8. The attack happened when the ED team went to Mr. Sheikh's house in Sandeshkhali for a raid in connection with alleged irregularities in …

WB Governor Tells DGP: Arrest TMC Leader for Attacking ED
11 months, 2 weeks ago

WB Governor Tells DGP: Arrest TMC Leader for Attacking ED

Deccan Chronicle  

Kolkata: West Bengal governor C.V. Ananda Bose ordered state director-general of police Rajeev Kumar to immediately arrest absconding Trinamul Congress leader Shahjahan Sheikh, accused of orchestrating the mob attack on an Enforcement Directorate team during its raid at his house in the ration scam. On Saturday night, the Raj Bhavan stated, “On receipt of a complaint in the Peace Room …

ED assault case | Bengal Governor asks authorities to arrest TMC leader, probe his links with terrorists
11 months, 2 weeks ago

ED assault case | Bengal Governor asks authorities to arrest TMC leader, probe his links with terrorists

The Hindu  

Expressing concern that TMC leader Shahjahan Sheikh, the prime accused in the case of assault on ED officials, may have "crossed the border", West Bengal Governor C.V. Ananda Bose has instructed authorities to arrest him immediately and investigate his alleged connections with terrorists. The statement issued by Raj Bhavan late on January 6 night highlighted that the Governor, upon receiving …

TMC MP Kalyan Banerjee mimics VP Dhankar again, says 'will do it a thousand times'
1 year ago

TMC MP Kalyan Banerjee mimics VP Dhankar again, says 'will do it a thousand times'

Op India  

TMC MP Kalyan Banerjee, whose mimicry of Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar sparked outrage, mocked VP Dhankhar again on Sunday and said he will continue to do so, describing it as an “art form.” MP Banerjee stated that he would do it a thousand times and that it was his fundamental right. In a democracy, the public is the judge and …

'Trinamool said I ran away but...': Union minister vs Abhishek Banerjee in Kolkata
1 year, 2 months ago

'Trinamool said I ran away but...': Union minister vs Abhishek Banerjee in Kolkata

India Today  

Union Minister Sadhvi Niranjan Jyoti on Saturday denied Trinamool Congress's claims that she refused to meet with their delegates in New Delhi regarding Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act dues to West Bengal. At a press conference, the Union Minister said, "The TMC said that I ran away, but I waited for 2.5 hours. In response, TMC general secretary …

TMC's Mahua Moitra calls Union minister a ‘liar’ as Abhishek Banerjee announces indefinite sit-in outside Raj Bhavan
1 year, 2 months ago

TMC's Mahua Moitra calls Union minister a ‘liar’ as Abhishek Banerjee announces indefinite sit-in outside Raj Bhavan

Hindustan Times  

Mahua Moitra of the Trinamool Congress once again called Union minister Sadhvi Niranjan Jyoti a “liar” and said the party will continue its protest, even as its general secretary Abhishek Banerjee announced an indefinite sit-in on Thursday in front of the official residence of West Bengal’s governor CV Ananada Bose hours after he flew off to visit flood affected areas …

ED summons TMC leader Abhishek Banerjee on October 9
1 year, 2 months ago

ED summons TMC leader Abhishek Banerjee on October 9

India TV News  

Trinamool Congress General Secretary Abhishek Banerjee has been summoned on October 9 by the Enforcement Directorate. The summons to Banerjee came after the central probe agency conducted raids in the office of 'Leaps and Bounds Pvt Ltd' which the federal agency alleged was "used for making dubious transactions running into crores of rupees." Several TMC leaders including Abhishek Banerjee and …

Black day for Indian democracy: TMC leader Abhishek Banerjee after release from police detention
1 year, 2 months ago

Black day for Indian democracy: TMC leader Abhishek Banerjee after release from police detention

The Hindu  

"Today is a black day for Indian democracy," TMC general secretary Abhishek Banerjee said as he and other party leaders were released by the police on Tuesday night, hours after being detained during a sit-in at the Union Rural Development Ministry office here. Mr. Banerjee said Tuesday's incident will stand as an example of 'New India' as public representatives were …

Abhishek Banerjee, Derek O'Brien among TMC MPs detained by Delhi Police following dharna at Krishi Bhawan
1 year, 2 months ago

Abhishek Banerjee, Derek O'Brien among TMC MPs detained by Delhi Police following dharna at Krishi Bhawan

Hindustan Times  

Trinamool Congress MP Abhishek Banerjee, Derek O'Brien and other lawmakers were detained by the Delhi Police after they staged a dharna inside Krishi Bhawan after being denied a meeting with Union minister Sadhvi Niranjan Jyoti. “Over two dozen TMC supporters detained, including Abhishek Banerjee and Derek O’Brien”, said a senior police officer, asking not to be named. A video shared …

Abhishek Banerjee ‘attacked’ during mega MGNREGA protest; TMC alleges conspiracy
1 year, 2 months ago

Abhishek Banerjee ‘attacked’ during mega MGNREGA protest; TMC alleges conspiracy

Hindustan Times  

Trinamool Congress general secretary Abhishek Banerjee on Monday alleged the central government of conspiring to stop the two-day protest in Delhi against the denial of MGNREGA and housing scheme funds to the West Bengal government. TMC General Secretary Abhishek Banerjee Earlier in the day, the TMC leader reached Delhi and visited Rajghat to pay tributes to Mahatma Gandhi on his …

TMC's mega MGNREGA protest in Delhi today; 'denied' train, supporters reaching on buses. Top points
1 year, 2 months ago

TMC's mega MGNREGA protest in Delhi today; 'denied' train, supporters reaching on buses. Top points

Hindustan Times  

The Trinamool Congress is set for a showdown with the Centre with a two-day protest in New Delhi beginning on Monday over the alleged delay in the release of funds under the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Scheme and Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana to the West Bengal government. While TMC’s national general secretary Abhishek Banerjee reached New Delhi on …

Poor response to TD's protest call, leaders cite absence of seniors
1 year, 3 months ago

Poor response to TD's protest call, leaders cite absence of seniors

Deccan Chronicle  

Vijayawada: The Telugu Desam’s call for hunger strikes on Sunday to protest the arrest of its chief N. Chandrababu Naidu in the skill development scam case got a poor response across Andhra Pradesh. Unhappy with the situation, TD’s AP chief Kinjarapu Atchannaidu is reported to have held a conference call with party leaders, instructing them to organise major protests. TD …

‘Gherao BJP leaders’ homes on August 5, protest in Delhi on Oct 2: TMC's Abhishek Banerjee
1 year, 5 months ago

‘Gherao BJP leaders’ homes on August 5, protest in Delhi on Oct 2: TMC's Abhishek Banerjee

Hindustan Times  

Stepping up the attack on the Bharatiya Janata Party -led Centre for allegedly delaying funds to West Bengal, Trinamool Congress general secretary Abhishek Banerjee announced on Friday that TMC leaders will peacefully gherao houses of all BJP leaders on August 5. Banerjee also said TMC leaders will go to Delhi to launch a massive protest against the BJP stopping the …

TMC slammed after Bengal job scam suspect mentions working for Abhishek Banerjee
1 year, 6 months ago

TMC slammed after Bengal job scam suspect mentions working for Abhishek Banerjee

Hindustan Times  

Opposition parties targeted the ruling-Trinamool Congress on Wednesday, hours after Enforcement Directorate arrested Sujay Krishna Bhadra, a prime suspect in the West Bengal school recruitment scam. The ED on Wednesday arrested Sujay Krishna Bhadra, a prime suspect in the Bengal school recruitment scam Bhadra was arrested late on Tuesday night after an 11-hour interrogation and was produced before Kolkata’s Bankshall …

TMC leader Abhishek to appear before CBI on Saturday morning in school jobs scam
1 year, 7 months ago

TMC leader Abhishek to appear before CBI on Saturday morning in school jobs scam

Live Mint  

Kolkata, May 20 TMC leader Abhishek Banerjee, is scheduled to appear before the CBI at its Kolkata office on Saturday morning, as part of the agency's probe into the school jobs scam. Later on Friday, the TMC leader and nephew of chief minister Mamata Banerjee, had in an impromptu speech delivered from atop his vehicle had also dared the central …

CBI questions TMC leader Abhishek Banerjee for more than 9 hours over school jobs scam
1 year, 7 months ago

CBI questions TMC leader Abhishek Banerjee for more than 9 hours over school jobs scam

India TV News  

Central Bureau of Investigation officers grilled TMC leader Abhishek Banerjee in alleged connection with the school jobs scam for more than 9 hours in Kolkata on Saturday. The West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee’s nephew, entered the CBI office at 10:58 am and came out at around 8:40 pm, "I don't blame them, as they are acting on orders from …

‘Mamata Banerjee has told TMC leaders to restrict public comments’
1 year, 9 months ago

‘Mamata Banerjee has told TMC leaders to restrict public comments’

Hindustan Times  

KOLKATA: Trinamool Congress chairperson and West Bengal chief minister Mamata Banerjee pulled up some senior leaders and ministers at a recent meeting for making certain comments that she does not approve, the party’s office bearers said on Wednesday. West Bengal chief minister Mamata Banerjee speaking to the media at Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport in Kolkata on Tuesday “Banerjee …

TMC has understanding with BJP to escape Central agencies' crackdown: Congress
1 year, 9 months ago

TMC has understanding with BJP to escape Central agencies' crackdown: Congress

India Today  

Amid the ongoing summons and raids by various central agencies on leaders of several opposition parties in the country, Congress MP Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury said the probe agencies of the Central government are going easy on the Trinamool Congress because of a tacit understanding between Mamata Banerjee's party and the BJP. Trinamool Congress has understanding with Bharatiya Janata Party to …

Assault on TMC official: Four NCP workers including Awhad’s PA arrested
1 year, 10 months ago

Assault on TMC official: Four NCP workers including Awhad’s PA arrested

Hindustan Times  

The police on late Wednesday night arrested four Nationalist Congress Party workers in connection with the alleged assault on assistant municipal commissioner Mahesh Aher. Thane, India - February, 16, 2023: In yesterday's Thane Municipal Corporation Assistant Commissioner Mahesh Aher assault case, Thane Municipal Corporation employees and officials worked under black tape today and gave a letter to Commissioner Abhijit Bangar, …

TMC MP delegation meets CEC over Saket Gokhale’s arrest
2 years ago

TMC MP delegation meets CEC over Saket Gokhale’s arrest

Hindustan Times  

A Trinamool Congress delegation comprising five MPs met the chief election commissioner on Monday to register a protest against the arrest of party spokesperson Saket Gokhale by Gujarat Police. The TMC delegation also included Derek O’Brien, Kalyan Banerjee, Sukhendu Sekhar Ray and Mausam Noor. Gokhale was first arrested on December 6 over the Morbi bridge collapse tweet pertaining to an …

Won't take more than 10 mins to thrash: TMC leader's warning to BJP after violent protest
2 years, 3 months ago

Won't take more than 10 mins to thrash: TMC leader's warning to BJP after violent protest

India Today  

TMC leader Madan Mitra on Sunday said that those who were involved in the violence and attacks on police during BJP's Nabanna march to the West Bengal Secretariat can be "taught a lesson in just ten minutes". Mitra, while speaking at a public meeting in his Kamarhati constituency said, "If there is an instruction from the party's higher-ups it won't …

BJP delegation meets party workers injured in protests against TMC in Kolkata
2 years, 3 months ago

BJP delegation meets party workers injured in protests against TMC in Kolkata

India Today  

A five-member delegation appointed by BJP national president JP Nadda on Saturday met the party workers that were injured during the protest march against the TMC in Kolkata. The fact finding committee consisting of former Uttar Pradesh Director General of Police, Brijlal, Rajya Sabha MPs Colonel Rajyavardhan Singh Rathore and Samir Oraon, Aparajita Sarangi and Sunil Jakhar visited injured BJP …

Bengal minister says 'Mamata is our only leader' ahead of emergency TMC meet
2 years, 10 months ago

Bengal minister says 'Mamata is our only leader' ahead of emergency TMC meet

India Today  

At a time when an apparent rift between the Trinamool Congress leaders loyal to Abhishek Banerjee and the old guard can be seen widening, Bengal Forest Minister Jyotipriyo Mullick has said Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee is the only leader of the party. This comes ahead of the meeting called by Mamata Banerjee with the party top brass including Abhishek Banerjee …

Mamata meets senior TMC leaders, forms 20-member working committee to stem internal discord
2 years, 10 months ago

Mamata meets senior TMC leaders, forms 20-member working committee to stem internal discord

India TV News  

Highlights Mamata Banerjee met with senior TMC leaders today, alongwith nephew Abhishek. West Bengal Chief Minister and Trinamool Congress supremo Mamata Banerjee, alongwith her nephew Abhishek Banerjee met senior party leaders at her Kolkata residence. In the meeting, Mamata constituted a national working committee of the party consisting of 19 members including Abhishek Banerjee, Amit Mitra, Partha Chatterjee, Yashwant Sinha, …

TMC MPs meet Amit Shah in Delhi; discuss alleged police brutality in Tripura
3 years, 1 month ago

TMC MPs meet Amit Shah in Delhi; discuss alleged police brutality in Tripura

India TV News  

Highlights TMC alleges police brutality in Tripura, which was discussed with Amit Shah in Delhi today. Several TMC MPs met Home Minister Amit Shah in Delhi over alleged police brutality in Tripura. Earlier today, a total of 16 TMC MPs including Derek O'Brien, Sukhendu Sekhar Roy, Santanu Sen, and Mala Roy arrived at the party office in Delhi and held …

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