Trinamool Congress
Calcutta High Court Disqualifies Trinamool's Mukul Roy Under Anti-Defection Law After BJP Challenge
Nov 13, 2025 11:07 pm CST
The Calcutta High Court has disqualified Trinamool leader Mukul Roy as an MLA under the anti-defection law, overturning the Speaker's decision to allow him to retain his seat after switching from BJP. The landmark judgment creates a vacancy in Krishnanagar North constituency, with BJP's Suvendu Adhikari hailing it as a "victory of the constitution."
Former West Bengal Minister Partha Chatterjee Released on Bail After Three Years in Cash-for-School Jobs Scam Case
Nov 12, 2025 01:37 am CST
Former West Bengal education minister Partha Chatterjee has been released on bail after more than three years in custody for his alleged involvement in a major cash-for-school jobs scam. The Trinamool Congress leader was arrested in July 2022 after authorities recovered over Rs 50 crore in cash and gold ornaments from properties linked to his associate. His release follows court proceedings that included specific bail conditions while the investigation into widespread recruitment irregularities in West Bengal schools continues.
Supreme Court Questions Apprehension Over Electoral Roll Revision in Tamil Nadu and West Bengal
Nov 11, 2025 08:15 pm CST
The Supreme Court has expressed concerns over opposition to voter roll revision exercises in Tamil Nadu and West Bengal, questioning why critics are apprehensive about the Special Intensive Revision process. Justice Surya Kant noted this isn't the first electoral roll revision in the country, while DMK's counsel Kapil Sibal argued the rushed timeline would make proper implementation impossible given regional challenges including monsoon season and limited connectivity.
Trinamool MP Kalyan Banerjee Questions Cybersecurity After Rs 57 Lakh Fraud: "If I Can Be Duped, What About Common People?"
Nov 08, 2025 04:36 pm CST
Trinamool Congress MP Kalyan Banerjee raises alarm about India's cybersecurity measures after becoming a victim of a sophisticated banking fraud that saw Rs 57 lakh stolen from his dormant SBI account through identity theft and document forgery. The incident highlights growing concerns about digital financial security even for high-profile individuals.
Trinamool MP Kalyan Banerjee Loses Rs 55 Lakh in Sophisticated Online Banking Fraud
Nov 08, 2025 11:01 am CST
Four-time Trinamool Congress Lok Sabha member Kalyan Banerjee has fallen victim to a sophisticated cyber fraud, losing Rs 55 lakh through unauthorized transfers from his SBI bank accounts. Kolkata Police's cybercrime division is investigating the case where fraudsters allegedly used Banerjee's photograph and mobile number to conduct the financial deception.
The Battle Over Citizenship: Examining the 'Ghuspaithiya' Controversy in West Bengal's Electoral Politics
Nov 07, 2025 09:11 pm CST
This analysis examines West Bengal's controversial Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls and the political battle over defining citizenship. The article explores how the identification of "ghuspaithiyas" (illegal migrants) has become central to the 2026 election narrative, impacting both Hindu and Muslim communities while reshaping political alignments between the Trinamool Congress and BJP. The piece highlights the complex history of migration, naturalization, and the critical relationship between citizenship status and welfare entitlements.
BJP Leader's National Anthem Remark Sparks Fierce Backlash from Trinamool Congress
Nov 07, 2025 06:44 pm CST
Trinamool Congress strongly condemns former Karnataka Assembly speaker Vishweshwar Hegde Kageri's claim that India's national anthem was written to welcome the British, calling it a deliberate insult to Rabindranath Tagore and West Bengal's cultural heritage. The controversy unfolds as the national song 'Vande Mataram' celebrates its 150th anniversary.
West Bengal Makes Rabindranath Tagore's State Song Mandatory in School Assemblies: What You Need to Know
Nov 07, 2025 03:16 pm CST
The West Bengal government has mandated Nobel laureate Rabindranath Tagore's 'Banglar mati, Banglar jol' as a compulsory prayer song during morning assemblies in all government-aided schools. This 1905 composition, officially designated as the state song in 2023, must be performed alongside the National Anthem at school gatherings and all government functions to promote social and communal harmony throughout the state.
Mamata Banerjee Denies Accepting SIR Voter Forms Despite Party Newspaper Claims
Nov 06, 2025 08:52 pm CST
Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee has publicly denied reports from her own party newspaper that she personally received voter enumeration forms, reaffirming her opposition to the Special Intensive Revision process. The contradiction has sparked political controversy as BJP leaders question the discrepancy, intensifying tensions ahead of upcoming assembly elections in West Bengal.
Union Minister Sukanta Majumdar's Convoy Attacked in West Bengal: Escalating Political Tensions Between BJP and TMC
Nov 06, 2025 10:49 am CST
Union Minister of State for Education Sukanta Majumdar's convoy was allegedly attacked by Trinamool Congress activists in West Bengal's Nabadwip, marking another incident in a series of political clashes between BJP and TMC in the state. The minister claims the attack was unprovoked while local TMC leadership denies the allegations, highlighting the ongoing political tensions in the region.