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'Party driven by individual cult': Ritabrata Banerjee on Mamata-led faction's name
India News: NEW DELHI: The Election Commission of India on Friday allotted new names and symbols to the rival Trinamool Congress factions led by former West Benga.
India heads for driest monsoon in 17 years as El Nino curbs rainfall
India could face its driest monsoon since 2009, raising fears over crops and food prices. Meanwhile, the Election Commission has barred both Trinamool factions from using the party's name in by-elections. More with DW. India looks to be heading towards its we…
India news: Long queues hit stores as new iPhones go on sale
The iPhone 18 has gone on sale in India, drawing huge queues across the country. Meanwhile, the Election Commission has barred both Trinamool factions from using the party's name in by-elections. Follow DW for more.
Back to the future: Mamata Banerjee's rebellion comes full circle as TMC faces fight over name, symbol and legacy
Mamata Banerjee's Trinamool Congress faces an internal revolt threatening its identity. Rival factions are barred from using the party name and symbol. This dispute centers on control of the party's electoral identity and legacy. Rebellions have tested Mam…
Mamata Banerjee-led Trinamool group gets ‘Mamata All India Trinamool Congress’ name, football player symbol
The Election Commission has named Mamata Banerjee's group and allotted a football symbol. A rebel faction received the "Democratic Trinamool Congress" name and envelope symbol. Both groups are recognized political parties in West Bengal, Meghalaya, and Tripur…
TMC split on display in Bengal assembly as rival camps occupy separate opposition benches
Deep fissures within the TMC were evident in the West Bengal assembly. Rival factions sat separately during the budget session. This division mirrors a split in Parliament. The battle for control of the TMC has moved to the legislature. The party faces a sign…
Aroop Biswas seeks freeze on TMC bank accounts, CPI(M) demands complete account freeze
Former Trinamool Congress (TMC) treasurer Aroop Biswas has sought an immediate freeze on the operation of party bank accounts, citing an ongoing dispute over the authority and control of the All India Trinamool Congress (AITC), according to a letter addressed…
A weaker opposition, a stronger NDA: How new parliamentary arithmetic could make this monsoon session unlike any other
Monsoon Session 2026: Parliament's monsoon session faces internal opposition battles. Splits in Trinamool Congress and uncertainty in Shiv Sena (UBT), along with the Congress-DMK alliance breakdown, alter parliamentary numbers. This shift could empower the Mo…
Bharatiya Janata Party not seeking revenge against Trinamool Congress, CID notice to Abhishek over two MLAs' complaint: Suvendu Adhikari
West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari stated the Crime Investigation Department (CID) notice to MP Abhishek Banerjee stemmed from a complaint by two Trinamool Congress MLAs. They alleged their signatures were forged on a party resolution. TMC expelled t…
Signature Case : Bengal CID sets up 5 - member probe team ; Trinamool Congress MP Abhishek Banerjee skips appearance
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Leader of opposition not allotted room in Bengal assembly: TMC
The Trinamool Congress has raised concerns about the functioning of democratic institutions in the West Bengal assembly. The party alleges that the Leader of the Opposition has not been provided with a room. Trinamool Congress legislators are reportedly sitti…
How BJP converted a modest vote edge into a Bengal landslide
India News: KOLKATA: The BJP has managed to grab 207 seats in the West Bengal assembly election, cementing a sweeping victory over the Trinamool Congress, which w.
West Bengal cabinet approves "Annapurna Bhandar" scheme for women from June, gives in-principle approval for formation of 7th Pay Commission
This decision will result in the stoppage of honorarium to imams and muezzins and purohits which was announced by the erstwhile Trinamool Congress government.
TMC tells Supreme Court: Voter deletions in SIR exceeded BJP's win margin in 31 WB seats
Trinamool Congress told the Supreme Court that voter deletions impacted West Bengal election results. The party stated winning margins in 31 seats were less than deleted voters. They cited Jangipara constituency where over 5,000 voters were deleted, exceedi…
Will hear TMC pleas on victory margins being less than deleted votes in SIR, SC assures
The Supreme Court assured Trinamool Congress leader Mamata Banerjee on Monday that it would examine her claims that lakhs of deletions in the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) “materially affected” results in the recently-concluded Assembly elections in West B…
Mamata Banerjee tweaks X bio after BJP ends TMC’s 15-year rule in Bengal
Mamata Banerjee updated her social media profile after Suvendu Adhikari became West Bengal's Chief Minister. Her bio now lists her past terms in office. This change follows the BJP's victory in the recent Assembly elections. The Trinamool Congress's long rule…
'We fought villains, not BJP': Mamata Banerjee cries foul after West Bengal rout, alleges 'murder of democracy'
Mamata Banerjee rejected the West Bengal election results. She alleged widespread rigging, voter manipulation, and violence. Banerjee claimed the Election Commission colluded with the BJP. She stated that 100 seats were stolen. The Trinamool Congress suffered…
West Bengal assembly election results: A low five for Trinamool as Kolkata fortress falls
Trinamool Congress faced a significant setback in Kolkata, losing its stronghold and several key seats to the BJP. High-profile defeats included senior ministers and the deputy mayor, marking a stark contrast to previous elections. While some victories offere…
Welfare vs welfare: How BJP trumped Mamata’s ‘pro-woman’ appeal
India News: KOLKATA: A key pillar of Trinamool Congress’s electoral strength in West Bengal since 2011, women turned up to vote in higher numbers than men in this.
Panchla election results 2026: TMC’s Gulsan Mullick defeats BJP’s Ranjan Paul in West Bengal
India News: In the 2026 West Bengal Assembly election for Panchla (175), Gulsan Mullick of the All India Trinamool Congress secured victory with 1,23,967 votes, d.
Magrahat Purba election results 2026: TMC’s Sarmistha Purkait defeats BJP’s Uttam Kumar Banik in West Bengal
India News: In the 2026 West Bengal Assembly election for Magrahat Purba (141), Sarmistha Purkait of the All India Trinamool Congress secured victory with 1,08,41.
Bhatpara election results 2026: Pawan Kumar Singh wins Bhatpara for BJP
India News: Pawan Kumar Singh of the Bharatiya Janata Party has won the Bhatpara constituency with 61,683 votes. He defeated Amit Gupta of the All India Trinamool.
Baduria election results 2026: Burhanul Mukaddim (Liton) wins for Trinamool Congress
India News: Burhanul Mukaddim (Liton) of the All India Trinamool Congress has won the seat with 1,03,334 votes. He defeated Sukriti Kumar Sarkar of the Bharatiya .
West Bengal election results 2026: How BJP played a long game to bring down 'Didi’s durg' brick by brick
West Bengal Results 2026: The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) appears poised to form the government in West Bengal for the first time, potentially ending the Trinamool Congress’s 15-year dominance. Trends from the Election Commission of India indicate a strong l…
Who won West Bengal Election? BJP vs TMC: Check the latest update on Mamta Banerjee's party
Who Won West Bengal Election:The Bharatiya Janata Party is leading significantly over the All India Trinamool Congress in the West Bengal Assembly elections, according to the latest Election Commission of India trends. BJP's Suvendu Adhikary holds a lead in N…
West Bengal Election Result 2026: BJP may have finally cracked the Bengal code. Now comes the real test
West Bengal Election results analysis: Early election trends in West Bengal suggest a major political shift, with BJP emerging ahead of the Trinamool Congress (TMC), according to initial ECI data and exit poll projections. The ruling TMC, long dominant in the…
Tectonic shift in West Bengal as BJP leads in 167 seats, well past majority mark in early trends
Surge reflects a significant lead over the incumbent Trinamool Congress (TMC), which was leading in just 80 seats
West Bengal winner list 2026: From Bhowanipore to Nandigram, check full BJP, TMC winner list in Bengal election results here
West Bengal winner list: In West Bengal, the BJP is maintaining a significant lead in the ongoing vote counting, indicating a potential setback for the ruling Trinamool Congress. Trends show the BJP leading in 121 seats, while the TMC is ahead in 71. This ele…
West Bengal polls: Residents protest alleged threats by TMC cadre in Falta, CRPF and RAF deployed
Residents in South 24 Parganas protested alleged threats from Trinamool Congress cadre. This occurred ahead of vote counting for the West Bengal Assembly elections. Repolling is underway in some constituencies due to irregularities. Concerns have also been ra…