TMC MP Abhishek Banerjee appeared before the Enforcement Directorate (ED) in Kolkata on Monday for questioning in a money laundering probe linked to the alleged school jobs scam. Investigators aim to trace the money trail and clarify inconsistencies with recovered evidence.
Abhishek Banerjee urged Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla to recognize the All India Trinamool Congress (AITC) as a single party, rejecting any separate factions. Rebel MPs met the Speaker seeking recognition, but Banerjee's letter, citing constitutional provisions and Supreme Court judgments, argued against forming separate groups within a party.
TMC leader Abhishek Banerjee urged Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla to deny recognition to any separate faction of the party, stating the TMC is a single, indivisible political entity. This comes amid claims by rebel MPs of forming a dissident bloc.
Trinamool Congress leader Abhishek Banerjee has written to Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla, requesting that no separate group or faction of the party be recognized. This comes amid reports of TMC MPs seeking to be recognized as a separate group, independent of the legislative party.
TMC leader Kalyan Banerjee softened his stance on party general secretary Abhishek Banerjee, calling him "like my son" after previously labeling him "arrogant." This comes amid an internal party crisis following electoral defeat and a rebellion by a faction of MPs and MLAs.
Police conducted a pre-dawn raid on the residence of Trinamool Congress leader Abhishek Banerjee in Kolkata. The TMC has accused the BJP of political vendetta, with leaders claiming the 90-minute search yielded no seizures and was an act of intimidation.
Police, assisted by central forces, raided TMC leader Abhishek Banerjee's Kolkata residence early Saturday in connection with a financial fraud investigation. The search lasted over four hours, prompting Mamata Banerjee to visit the site. The raid follows recent questioning and summons from various agencies.
A joint operation by Kolkata Police, Paschim Medinipur Police, and central security forces conducted an overnight search at the Kalighat residence of TMC leader Abhishek Banerjee, sparking political controversy. Police stated the search was linked to a land-related case at Salboni police station, seeking an aide of Banerjee.
Police, accompanied by central forces, raided TMC leader Abhishek Banerjee's Kolkata residence early Saturday in connection with a Paschim Medinipur district case. The operation followed recent questioning by the West Bengal CID, with Banerjee alleging a lock was broken to gain entry.
Rebel TMC MPs plan to meet Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla to seek recognition as the "real TMC" parliamentary group, with dissident MP Jagadish Chandra Basunia claiming 19 MPs have signed a representation. This move has drawn strong reactions from the Mamata Banerjee faction, with Abhishek Banerjee accusing the BJP of trying to create rifts. Meanwhile, rebel MLAs in the Bengal assembly also claim to have gained support.
TMC MP Kalyan Banerjee has given an ultimatum to Mamata Banerjee, stating she must choose between her nephew Abhishek Banerjee and senior party workers. This follows electoral setbacks and internal party tensions.
Trinamool Congress MP Kalyan Banerjee withdrew from a Calcutta High Court case involving Abhishek Banerjee, citing lack of communication and accusing Abhishek of arrogance and disrespect towards senior party members.
Trinamool Congress MP Kalyan Banerjee withdrew from a Calcutta High Court case involving Abhishek Banerjee, citing a lack of communication and accusing Abhishek of arrogance. The move follows a CID investigation and Abhishek's interim protection from coercive action.
The Calcutta High Court has ordered Trinamool Congress MP Abhishek Banerjee to appear before the state CID by 6 pm today. The order is in connection with an investigation into alleged forgery of signatures of two party MLAs on a resolution.
Trinamool Congress has denied any proposal or discussion about merging with the Congress following a meeting between Rahul Gandhi and Abhishek Banerjee. Sources from both parties dismissed merger rumors as "bogus" and "baseless." The meeting focused on coordinating efforts in West Bengal and strengthening the INDIA bloc for the 2029 Lok Sabha polls.
Karnataka minister R Ramalinga Reddy quits, citing humiliation, as TMC faces post-split turmoil with rebel MLAs developing cold feet
Expelled TMC MLA Sandipan Saha revealed that post-election meeting instructions to applaud Abhishek Banerjee's leadership, rather than discuss defeat, was a breaking point for rebels. Dissent stems from perceived power concentration around Banerjee and 'humiliation' of senior leaders.
Trinamool MP Abhishek Banerjee has been summoned by the Enforcement Directorate (ED) in a teachers' recruitment case, hours after moving the Calcutta High Court seeking protection from coercive action in a separate CID case concerning MLA signature forgery. Banerjee is asked to appear before the ED on June 15.
The Enforcement Directorate (ED) summoned Trinamool Congress MP Abhishek Banerjee to appear on June 15 regarding the primary school recruitment irregularities case. The summons was served at his residence in Kolkata, as he was not present. The ED is investigating alleged large-scale irregularities and money laundering linked to the scam.
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.
TMC dissolved all its committees and frontal organizations in West Bengal after rebel MLA Ritabrata Banerjee met the governor with support from nearly 60 MLAs, signaling a major party crisis. This move is seen as an attempt to prevent a vertical split following the party's electoral defeat.
The Calcutta High Court has permitted TMC MP Abhishek Banerjee to file a petition seeking protection from the state CID's actions. The CID is investigating alleged forgery of TMC MLAs' signatures related to appointing Sobhandeb Chattopadhyay as leader of opposition.
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.
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.
