Posters criticizing Rahul Gandhi surfaced in New Delhi before the INDIA bloc meeting, highlighting past criticisms by allies like Sharad Pawar and Mamata Banerjee, amid visible strains in the opposition alliance.
Ritabrata Banerjee's rise from an SFI leader to the Leader of Opposition in West Bengal politics is a sensational story. Expelled from CPI(M), he joined TMC, leveraging his intellectual image and trade union work, impressing Abhishek Banerjee and Mamata Banerjee.
A rebellion within India's Trinamool Congress (TMC) centers on challenging Mamata Banerjee's nephew, Abhishek Banerjee, rather than Mamata herself. Rebel MLAs back expelled leader Ritabrata Banerjee, questioning Abhishek's decision-making authority and the party's organizational structure.
Trinamool Congress (TMC) faces an internal crisis as rumors swirl of over 50 legislators backing a new faction. Allegations of fake signatures on a resolution have led to a CID summons for Abhishek Banerjee, Mamata's nephew. Mamata Banerjee criticized defectors as 'Mir Jafars' amid low protest turnout.
Trinamool Congress (TMC) faces an internal crisis as rumors swirl of over 50 legislators forming a new faction. Allegations of fake signatures on a resolution have led to a CID summon for Abhishek Banerjee, Mamata's nephew. Former CM Mamata Banerjee alluded to 'Mir Jafars' attempting to weaken the party.
Expelled TMC MLA Ritabrata Banerjee met the West Bengal assembly speaker claiming support of 58 legislators, potentially triggering a split. The crisis deepens amid forgery allegations and low turnout at Mamata Banerjee's protest, with comparisons drawn to the Maharashtra political crisis.
BJP minister Tapas Roy invoked the 'Maharashtra model' of political splits, claiming over 50 TMC MLAs could defect. Former CM Mamata Banerjee protested alleged attacks and threats against party workers, comparing detractors to 'Mir Jafars'. CM Suvendu Adhikari criticized Banerjee's low turnout at the protest.
Udhayanidhi Stalin, as Leader of Opposition in the Tamil Nadu assembly, reiterated his call for the eradication of Sanatan Dharma, stating it divides people. He also emphasized the primacy of the Tamil invocation song, "Tamil Thai Vazhthu," at all government events, demanding it not be sidelined.
Congress is expanding consultations to select Kerala's new chief minister, with AICC general secretary K C Venugopal and leader of opposition V D Satheesan vying for the top post. The party leadership is engaging with former state presidents and other leaders to ensure the final nominee is well-received, amid speculation and potential backlash.
