TMC Accepts Kunal's Resignation as Spokesman
9 months, 3 weeks ago

TMC Accepts Kunal's Resignation as Spokesman

Deccan Chronicle  

Kolkata: West Bengal's ruling Trinamul Congress has accepted the resignation of journalist Kunal Ghosh as it's spokesperson on the eve of Lok Sabha Election. I will remain a party soldier only.” On Friday, the former TMC Rajya Sabha MP, who heads the party mouthpiece Jago Bangla, sent his resignation to party supremo and chief minister Mamata Banerjee and her MP nephew Abhishek Banerjee, also the national general secretary, about quitting his posts. Deleting his political identity from his profile on X-handle, he announced his move, calling himself a “misfit” in the TMC system and later accused senior TMC MP of North Kolkata and Lok Sabha party leader Sudip Bandopadhyay of working for BJP and blamed him for his step. His explosive allegation rolled into a huge controversy within TMC on Saturday when party MLA of Baranagar Tapas Roy echoed him saying, “This is a sin to pass secrets of own party to another.

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Kunal Ghosh caused more damage than opposition: TMC leader Partha Chatterjee
7 months, 3 weeks ago

Kunal Ghosh caused more damage than opposition: TMC leader Partha Chatterjee

Op India  

Former West Bengal Education Minister Partha Chatterjee on Friday launched a scathing attack on TMC leader Kunal Ghosh, saying that the latter has caused more damage than the opposition and should have been expelled from the party much earlier. Partha Chatterjee’s comment comes after Trinamool Congress leader Kunal Ghosh on Thursday said that the TMC was “aware” of the school …

Kunal Ghosh claims TMC was aware of school recruitment scam even before 2021 Bengal poll
7 months, 3 weeks ago

Kunal Ghosh claims TMC was aware of school recruitment scam even before 2021 Bengal poll

Hindustan Times  

Trinamool Congress leader Kunal Ghosh on Thursday claimed that Mamata Banerjee-led party was aware of the West Bengal school recruitment scam even before the 2021 assembly elections. Speaking to a Bengali news channel ‘ABP Ananda’, Kunal Ghosh, who was considered close to TMC national general secretary Abhishek Banerjee, said, “The party was well aware of the fact that large-scale corruption …

Top TMC member removed from key post for ‘lack of discretion’
7 months, 3 weeks ago

Top TMC member removed from key post for ‘lack of discretion’

The Hindu  

The Trinamool Congress on Wednesday removed Kunal Ghosh from the post of general secretary hours after the TMC leader was seen at a non-political event in the city with Bharatiya Janata Party Kolkata North candidate Tapas Roy. The statement signed by TMC’s Rajya Sabha leader Derek O’Brien, also asked media outlets not to conflate Mr. Ghosh’s views with those of …

TMC removes Kunal Ghosh from party’s Bengal general secretary post
7 months, 3 weeks ago

TMC removes Kunal Ghosh from party’s Bengal general secretary post

Hindustan Times  

The Trinamool Congress on Wednesday removed former Rajya Sabha member Kunal Ghosh from the post of the party’s state general secretary and said media houses carrying his statements as the official stand of the party may invite legal action. Kunal Ghosh TMC leaders aware of the details said the action was taken because Ghosh recently made some comments in public …

TMC Removes Kunal Ghosh from State General Secretary Post
7 months, 3 weeks ago

TMC Removes Kunal Ghosh from State General Secretary Post

Deccan Chronicle  

Kolkata: West Bengal's ruling Trinamul Congress removed its former Rajya Sabha MP Kunal Ghosh from state general secretary's post in the party on Wednesday hours after he shared the dais with North Kolkata BJP candidate Tapas Roy at an event in the city and praised his role as an MLA when he was in TMC earlier. TMC Rajya Sabha MP …

TMC removes Kunal Ghosh from Bengal general secretary post
7 months, 3 weeks ago

TMC removes Kunal Ghosh from Bengal general secretary post

Hindustan Times  

The Trinamool Congress on Wednesday removed Kunal Ghosh from the post of Bengal general secretary for making statements that did not align with the party. "Only statements issued from AITC headquarters should be considered the party's official position.” Follow full coverage of the Lok Sabha elections here. Ghosh also gave a rally by the party’s candidate from the Kolkata North …

Trinamool removes Kunal Ghosh from party's general secretary post
7 months, 3 weeks ago

Trinamool removes Kunal Ghosh from party's general secretary post

India Today  

The Trinamool Congress on Wednesday removed Kunal Ghosh from the position of party’s general secretary. Only statements issued from AITC headquarters should be considered the official position of the party.” The party said that previously, Kunal Ghosh was relieved from his role as party spokesperson and has now been removed from the position of general secretary of the state organisation. …

Unfazed Dilip Ghosh says he fought the TMC, was only joined by others
8 months, 3 weeks ago

Unfazed Dilip Ghosh says he fought the TMC, was only joined by others

The Hindu  

In the eye of a storm for making derogatory remarks directed at Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee, which was censured both by the Election Commission of India and his party, Bharatiya Janata Party leader Dilip Ghosh remains unfazed. Mr. Ghosh, who is contesting the Lok Sabha election from the Bardhaman Durgapur Lok Sabha seat, on Tuesday said that he had taken …

TMC MLA Tapas Roy Resigns, Quits Party
9 months, 2 weeks ago

TMC MLA Tapas Roy Resigns, Quits Party

Deccan Chronicle  

Kolkata: In what appears to be a big blow to Trinamul Congress in West Bengal ahead of the Lok Sabha Election, heavyweight TMC leader Tapas Roy has stepped down as Baranagar MLA and also quit his party posts, fuelling speculations of his entry to BJP and contest from the North Kolkata constituency. On Monday, the four-time legislator, who was the …

West Bengal: TMC issues show-cause notice to Kunal Ghosh for 'anti-party statements'
9 months, 2 weeks ago

West Bengal: TMC issues show-cause notice to Kunal Ghosh for 'anti-party statements'

India TV News  

In an interesting development in West Bengal politics ahead of the upcoming Lok Sabha elections, Trinamool Congress leader Kunal Ghosh has been issued a show cause notice by the party for his "anti-party statements". However, TMC chief and West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee later issued a show cause notice to Ghosh. TMC leader Tapas Roy quits party Meanwhile, senior …

TMC MP Mimi tells Mamata Banerjee she wants to quit; ED summons TMC actor-MP Dev
10 months, 1 week ago

TMC MP Mimi tells Mamata Banerjee she wants to quit; ED summons TMC actor-MP Dev

Hindustan Times  

Kolkata: Popular Bengali actress and Trinamool Congress Lok Sabha member from Jadavpur, Mimi Chakraborty, on Thursday said she wants to resign from the Parliament. A TMC leader aware of the development said Chakraborty has expressed her reservations about some party functionaries at Jadavpur, saying they accused her of not spending enough time in her constituency. Deepak Adhikari, popularly known as …

TMC takes strict action: Mamata Banerjee after sacking Partha Chatterjee
2 years, 4 months ago

TMC takes strict action: Mamata Banerjee after sacking Partha Chatterjee

Live Mint  

Minutes after sacking Partha Chatterjee as a minister from the cabinet over the Staff Selection Commission teacher recruitment scam, West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee said on Thursday that her party, the Trinamool Congress, takes strict action. My party takes strict action,” Mamata Banerjee said, adding, “There are many plannings behind it but I don't want to go into details.” …

TMC Claims Dilip Ghosh Being 'Shunted' Out of Bengal, BJP Hits Back
2 years, 6 months ago

TMC Claims Dilip Ghosh Being 'Shunted' Out of Bengal, BJP Hits Back

News 18  

In what seemed to be a word of advice for BJP national vice-president Dilip Ghosh, the TMC on Thursday said he should oppose the attempt by the saffron party leadership to "shunt him out of Bengal" by assigning him responsibilities in other states. The BJP leader asserted that he would continue to play a vital role in the Bengal unit, …

Abhishek Banerjee Reappointed As TMC’s National General Secretary Amid Infighting
2 years, 10 months ago

Abhishek Banerjee Reappointed As TMC’s National General Secretary Amid Infighting

ABP News  

New Delhi: West Bengal Chief Minister and Trinamool Congress supremo Mamata Banerjee’s nephew Abhishek Banerjee has been reappointed as the party’s national general secretary. Senior TMC leader Partha Chatterjee said Abhishek Banerjee has been reappointed as national general secretary of the party’s new office bearers’ committee, PTI reported. The announcement came amid rumours that Abhishek Banerjee is likely to step …

'If an MP can be attacked...': Dilip Ghosh demands Bhabanipur bypoll to be postponed
3 years, 2 months ago

'If an MP can be attacked...': Dilip Ghosh demands Bhabanipur bypoll to be postponed

India TV News  

BJP national vice-president Dilip Ghosh was Monday pushed and heckled by alleged TMC supporters, prompting his security officer to whip out a pistol in Bhabanipur assembly constituency, where West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee is in the fray, as political temperature rose on the last day of electioneering. BJP MP Arjun Singh faced "go back" slogans by ruling TMC workers …

'Govt Scared of TMC's Growth', Says Party Spokesperson Kunal Ghosh as Tripura Police Summons him for Obstructing Govt Work
3 years, 3 months ago

'Govt Scared of TMC's Growth', Says Party Spokesperson Kunal Ghosh as Tripura Police Summons him for Obstructing Govt Work

News 18  

Police summoned Trinamool Congress spokesperson, Kunal Ghosh on Saturday for allegedly obstructing government work in Tripura. A notice was sent to Ghosh in connection with the August 8 incident, when top TMC leaders including Abhishek Banerjee, Dola Sen and West Bengal minister Bratya Basu had visited Khowai police station to release their arrested youth leaders. A case has been registered …

Arpita Ghosh’s resignation from Rajya Sabha part of recent churning in TMC
3 years, 3 months ago

Arpita Ghosh’s resignation from Rajya Sabha part of recent churning in TMC

Hindustan Times  

In the Trinamool Congress party’s parliamentary office packed with Members of Parliaments, journalists and a stream of visitors, West Bengal chief minister Mamata Banerjee looked for Arpita Ghosh, a gutsy party leader and artist who had already made a name in the Bengali theatre. On Wednesday, Ghosh met Rajya Sabha chairman Venkaiah Naidu to submit her resignation from the Upper …

Sacrifices have to be made if one chooses to be in BJP, says Dilip Ghosh to TMC turncoats
3 years, 6 months ago

Sacrifices have to be made if one chooses to be in BJP, says Dilip Ghosh to TMC turncoats

India Today  

With several TMC turncoats making a beeline to return to the party post the BJP's drubbing in the assembly polls, state unit chief of the saffron camp, Dilip Ghosh, said on Sunday that the ones who wish to enjoy power without making sacrifices would be asked to leave. Ghosh, who had said on Friday that party national vice president Mukul …

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 …

Turncoats who quit TMC before Bengal polls to join BJP hope to return
3 years, 7 months ago

Turncoats who quit TMC before Bengal polls to join BJP hope to return

India Today  

With the TMC having emerged victorious with a thumping majority in the recently concluded assembly elections, turncoats who had quit the party to join the BJP seem to be making a beeline for re-entry into the Mamata Banerjee camp, the latest being Sarala Murmu. Murmu, who had switched camp as she was reportedly unhappy with the ticket that was given …

Mamata has outsourced TMC: Dinesh Trivedi makes veiled attack on Prashant Kishor day after resignation
3 years, 10 months ago

Mamata has outsourced TMC: Dinesh Trivedi makes veiled attack on Prashant Kishor day after resignation

India TV News  

Trinamool Congress MP Dinesh Trivedi, who resigned from his Rajya Sabha seat on Friday, is now likely to join the Bharatiya Janata Party, sources have said. Trivedi's resignation comes just a couple of months before the assembly polls in West Bengal, when he said he feels suffocated in the party which is "no longer in hands of" its supremo Mamata …

TMC Wouldn't Have Existed Without Help from BJP, Says Suvendu; Kunal Ghosh Reminds Him of His Roots
4 years ago

TMC Wouldn't Have Existed Without Help from BJP, Says Suvendu; Kunal Ghosh Reminds Him of His Roots

News 18  

Calling upon people to dislodge the "corrupt" TMC government in West Bengal, newly inducted BJP leader Suvendu Adhikari on Tuesday said "opportunist" members of the ruling party had, in the past, solicited help from the BJP and the Congress for survival, only to ditch them later. "In 2004, the TMC contested Lok Saha elections as an NDA partner, and I …

TMC leader Suvendu Adhikari resigns from West Bengal Assembly
4 years ago

TMC leader Suvendu Adhikari resigns from West Bengal Assembly

Op India  

Trinamool Congress stalwart Suvendu Adhikari has submitted his resignation today as MLA from the West Bengal Assembly amid the speculations of him joining the BJP. BJP welcomes the resignation of Suvendu Adhikari Former TMC leader and BJP vice-president Mukul Roy welcomed the news of Adhikari resigning from the assembly. Today he has resigned from the membership of West Bengal legislative …

Disgruntled Trinamool Congress MLA Mihir Goswami Resigns from Party, Joins BJP
4 years ago

Disgruntled Trinamool Congress MLA Mihir Goswami Resigns from Party, Joins BJP

News 18  

Disgruntled Trinamool Congress MLA Mihir Goswami, who reached New Delhi with BJP MP Nisith Pramanik on Friday morning, joined the saffron party at its headquarters later in the day after resigning from the primary membership of the Bengal’s ruling party. The MLA from Cooch Behar Dakshin, who was associated with Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee-led TMC for nearly 22 years, said …

Saradha Scam Accused Kunal Ghosh, Actor-MP Nusrat Figure in List of TMC Spokespersons
4 years, 4 months ago

Saradha Scam Accused Kunal Ghosh, Actor-MP Nusrat Figure in List of TMC Spokespersons

News 18  

In a surprise move, the ruling TMC in West Bengal on Tuesday named former MP and Saradha scam-accused Kunal Ghosh as one of the party's 34 spokespersons for both national and state level. Senior TMC leaders such as Derek O' Brien, West Bengal Finance Minister Amit Mitra, party MP Sougata Roy, and Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose's grandnephew and former party …

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