Mamata Banerjee: News
Born in 1955, Mamata Banerjee is an Indian politician and the first female Chief Minister of Bengal. She is a cofounder and the chief of the All India Trinamool Congress (AITC). She started her political career by taking part in student political groups of the Congress party and held crucial positions in their committees. As a member of the Congress, she contested her first Lok Sabha election in 1984 from Jadavpur. However, she quit the Congress party due to her differing beliefs and formed the AITC in 1997. The AITC briefly joined the NDA alliance, and Banerjee served as the Union Railway Minister between 1999-2001, only to leave and then briefly re-join the alliance in 2003 and become the Coal and Mines Minister in 2004. ‘Didi’, as she is fondly called by her supporters, was a vehement critic of the Communist Party of India (Marxist) and campaigned against its land allotment policy, eventually leading to the Tata Motors exit in 2008. Her persistent campaigning led her to gain prominence and support, and she became the Chief Minister of West Bengal in 2011 for the first time. She was re-elected in 2016 as well as 2021 as the Chief Minister of the state.
'How many bulldozers do you have?': Mamata slams BJP
Former West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee has slammed the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) government for an alleged attack on her nephew Abhishek Banerjee's residence, asking, "How many bulldozers do you have?"
Missed mega rally for uncle's funeral, Youth Congress office-bearer suspended
The Indian Youth Congress (IYC) has suspended 215 office-bearers across eight states for skipping a key rally on November 1.
Traders claim ₹11,000cr loss due to INDIA bloc rally
Delhi traders have claimed that the INDIA bloc at Ramlila Maidan on Sunday has caused massive disruptions to businesses in Delhi.
Rahul's PM chance will never arrive: Amit Shah
Union Home Minister Amit Shah has taken a dig at Congress leader Rahul Gandhi, saying his chance of becoming prime minister will never arrive.
INDIA bloc's 'Chalo Dilli' march begins; BJP holds separate rally
The INDIA bloc and the BJP are holding rival marches in Delhi.
'Neutral' CJP won't join INDIA bloc's Ramlila Maidan rally
Abhijeet Dipke, the founder of the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP), recently met Trinamool Congress leader Mamata Banerjee in Delhi.
17 dead, including child, in Kolkata Durga Puja stampede
A stampede at the Chor Bagan Sarbojanin Durga Puja Pandal in North Kolkata on Saturday evening left 17 people dead and several injured.
'Lehra do Tiranga': Court appearance for Dipke; Neha Bora released
The Delhi Police on Saturday detained Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) founder Abhijeet Dipke and All India Students' Association (AISA) president Neha Bora under preventive provisions on October 16.
'Dafa ho jaao': AISA, CJP joint presser turns chaotic
A press conference held by Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) founder Abhijeet Dipke and AISA chief Neha Bora turned chaotic in New Delhi on Thursday.
Two Harvard-linked groups issue 2 contrasting letters on Delhi protests
Two groups associated with Harvard University have taken very different positions on the Delhi Police crackdown on protesters demanding the resignation of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar.
Knife-wielding woman tries to attack Mamata outside her residence
A woman allegedly tried to attack former West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee outside her Kalighat residence on Tuesday evening.
Delhi Police file over 20 FIRs over SIR protests
The Delhi Police has registered over 20 cases in connection with attempts to hold protests against the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) exercise on Saturday.
CJP says protests to continue daily until Gyanesh Kumar removed
The Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) and several student organizations have vowed to continue their protests at Delhi's Jantar Mantar every day until Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar resigns or is removed.
Mamata Banerjee, Arvind Kejriwal detained during protest against CEC
Former West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee was detained by Delhi Police on Saturday during a protest in New Delhi.
West Bengal bypolls: BJP's Hasi Rani Rath wins Nandigram
The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has registered a massive victory in the West Bengal by-elections.
Ex-TMC MP Koel Mallick becomes BJP's Rajya Sabha candidate
Bengali actor Koel Mallick (real name Rukmini Mallick) joined the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Monday.
'Traitors...': Mamata Banerjee issues 15-day ultimatum to rebel MPs, MLAs
Trinamool Congress (TMC) chief and former West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee has issued a 15-day ultimatum to rebel Members of Parliament (MPs) and Members of the Legislative Assembly (MLAs) to return to the party.
INDIA bloc announces 'Save Democracy' march from October 2
The INDIA bloc has announced nationwide protests against the Election Commission and the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls from October 2.
Resolve TMC symbol dispute in 4 months: SC tells ECI
The Supreme Court has directed the Election Commission of India (ECI) to resolve the election symbol dispute of the All India Trinamool Congress (AITC) within four months.
Bengal: TMC MLA Kunal Ghosh's car attacked in Hooghly district
In West Bengal's Hooghly district on Saturday, a mob attacked the car of MLA Kunal Ghosh of the Mamata Banerjee faction of the Trinamool Congress (TMC).
Bengal: TMC leader Ajit Maity arrested for extortion
Ajit Maity, a leader of the Mamata All India Trinamool Congress, was arrested on Friday, The Hindu reported.
'We've...seen Sena case': SC seeks timeframe for settling TMC dispute
The Supreme Court has asked the Election Commission of India (ECI) to expedite its decision on the symbol dispute between rival factions of the All India Trinamool Congress party.
BJP, Mamata react to report on 'dissent' within ECI
Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) spokesperson Sambit Patra has questioned the opposition's claims that voter deletions helped the party win in West Bengal.
SC agrees to hear Mamata's plea against TMC name freeze
The Supreme Court has agreed to hear a petition filed by former West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee challenging the Election Commission of India's (ECI) interim decision to freeze the All India Trinamool Congress (AITC) name and its reserved 'Flowers & Grass' election symbol ahead of the by-elections in Nandigram and Rejinagar.
'It'll send powerful message': Rebel MP backs potential TMC-INC alliance
Rebel Trinamool Congress (TMC) MP Saayoni Ghosh has backed a potential alliance between the TMC and the Indian National Congress (INC).
Bengal bypolls: Mamata's Rejinagar candidate reverses withdrawal, says he'll contest
Mamata Banerjee's faction of Trinamool is seeing chaos unfold as Rabiul Alam Chowdhury, her party's candidate for the Rejinagar by-election, first withdrew from the race on Saturday, then reversed his decision and said he would contest again.
Now, TMC candidate in Rejinagar bypoll withdraws nomination
Former West Bengal chief minister Mamata Banerjee has faced a major political setback as her party's candidate for the Rejinagar bypoll, Rabiul Alam Chowdhury, withdrew his nomination on Saturday.
Congress's Nandigram candidate arrested hours after Mamata announces support
Congress candidate Milan Pradhan was arrested on Friday in West Bengal over a 2007 murder case.
Mamata camp's candidate withdraws from Nandigram bypoll after meeting Suvendu
Sanchita Dey Pradhan, the Trinamool Congress (TMC) candidate belonging to the Mamata Banerjee faction, has withdrawn her nomination for the Nandigram assembly bypoll in yet another setback for the former chief minister.
Both TMC factions get new names, symbols
The Election Commission has allotted new names and symbols to two rival factions of the Trinamool Congress (TMC).
Mamata's TMC faction submits alternative name, symbol to ECI
The Trinamool Congress (TMC) led by Mamata Banerjee has sent an alternate name and symbol to the Election Commission of India (ECI).
'Now party chori': Rahul Gandhi after ECI freezes TMC's name
Congress MP Rahul Gandhi has slammed the Election Commission of India (ECI) for freezing the Trinamool Congress's name and its "flowers and grass" symbol. The decision was taken for the upcoming October 6 bypolls in West Bengal.
ECI freezes Trinamool Congress's name, symbol ahead of Bengal bypolls
The Election Commission of India (ECI) has temporarily frozen the name "All India Trinamool Congress" and its symbol "Flowers and Grass" amid the ongoing dispute between the two factions led by Mamata Banerjee and Ritabrata Banerjee.
TMC rebels say won't field candidate if Mamata contests Nandigram
Mamata Banerjee potentially running for the assembly bypoll in Nandigram is evolving into what might be a breakthrough or a challenge between the two factions of the Trinamool Congress (TMC).
Grant cut, DJs banned...: Bengal announces new Durga Puja rules
The West Bengal government has announced new rules for the upcoming Durga Puja festivities.
Mamata Banerjee's niece found hanging
Brishti Mukherjee, the 28-year-old niece of former West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee, was found dead at her home in Kusumba village under Rampurhat police station area of Birbhum on Tuesday morning.
WB ex-deputy speaker found dead at TMC office; note found
Asish Banerjee, the former Deputy Speaker of the West Bengal Assembly, was discovered dead at a Trinamool Congress (TMC) office in Rampurhat city.
Former Bengal deputy speaker found dead at TMC office
Asish Banerjee, the former deputy speaker of the West Bengal assembly, was found dead this morning.
3 Bengal NCPI MPs skip NDA meet, ruffle feathers
A rift has emerged in the Nationalist Citizens Party of India (NCPI) after three Muslim MPs from the party's Lok Sabha broke ranks over their ties with the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), according to NDTV, which cited sources in the know.
'Could have died': Mamata Banerjee's car attacked in Bengal
Former West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee's car was allegedly attacked in North 24 Parganas district on Sunday.
India Energy Week 2027 moves from Goa to Kolkata
India Energy Week (IEW) 2027 will take place from January 28 to January 31 at the Biswa Bangla Convention Centre in New Town, Kolkata.
Why Bengali legend Uttam Kumar's sculpture is getting hate
A newly unveiled statue of legendary Bengali actor Uttam Kumar at the Keoratala Crematorium in Kolkata has sparked outrage among local artists.
Opposition leaders walk out of all-party meet over NCPI's presence
Opposition leaders staged a walkout from an all-party meeting on Saturday, protesting the participation of the Nationalist Citizens Party of India (NCPI).