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.
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).
Abhishek Banerjee challenges TMC dissidents to return, offers to resign
Trinamool Congress (TMC) national general secretary Abhishek Banerjee has challenged party dissidents to return, offering to resign if they do.
Abhishek Banerjee's 'illegal' office demolished in Bengal
The office of Trinamool Congress (TMC) National General Secretary and Diamond Harbour MP Abhishek Banerjee was demolished on Saturday, India Today reported.
Actor Koel Mallick quits RS in fresh blow to Mamata
Trinamool Congress (TMC) MP and actor Rukmini Mallick, popularly known as Koel Mallick, has resigned from Rajya Sabha.
'Not in good shape but...': Wangchuk refuses to end hunger-strike
Environmental activist Sonam Wangchuk has entered the 19th day of his indefinite hunger strike at Jantar Mantar, New Delhi.
Madan Mitra, Mamata's trusted aide, joins rebel Trinamool camp
In a major setback for the Trinamool Congress (TMC), senior leader Madan Mitra, one of Mamata Banerjee's most trusted aides, has resigned and joined the rebel camp led by Leader of Opposition Ritabrata Banerjee.
'Urgent': Delhi HC seeks Centre's response on Wangchuk's hunger strike
The Delhi High Court has sought the central and Delhi governments' responses on a Public Interest Litigation (PIL) seeking urgent medical intervention for climate activist Sonam Wangchuk, who has been on hunger strike since June 28.
'Admit leaving Congress was mistake': Congress invites Mamata to event
West Bengal Congress president Subhankar Sarkar has invited Trinamool Congress (TMC) supremo Mamata Banerjee to the party's July 21 program in Kolkata.
SC rejects 361 Bengal madrasah staff claims for government salary
The Supreme Court has dismissed the claims of 361 teachers and non-teaching staff appointed in various West Bengal Madrasahs, Live Law reported.
BJP fields TMC defectors, including Sushmita Dev, for RS bypolls
The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has fielded three former Trinamool Congress (TMC) Rajya Sabha MPs, Sushmita Dev, Sukhendu Sekhar Ray, and Prakash Chik Baraik, for the July 24 Rajya Sabha bypolls in West Bengal.
'She can do whatever...': TMC after Mamata slaps party worker
Trinamool Congress (TMC) MP Saugata Roy has defended party chief Mamata Banerjee after a video of her slapping a party worker during a protest march in Kolkata went viral.
ED freezes ₹440cr in 3 TMC bank accounts
The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has frozen over ₹440 crore in bank accounts of the All India Trinamool Congress (AITC) under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act.
Mamata Banerjee placed under house arrest, claims TMC
Trinamool Congress (TMC) chief Mamata Banerjee, the former Chief Minister of West Bengal, has claimed that she has been placed under house arrest.
'You will have to kill me': Mamata defies TMC rebels
Former West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee has issued a defiant statement against the rebels of her party, the Trinamool Congress (TMC).
Bengal: TMC state president resigns amid internal crisis
Chandrima Bhattacharya, the West Bengal president of the Trinamool Congress (TMC), has resigned from all her party positions.
BJP government selectively targeting Mamata's supporters: TMC MLA Kunal Ghosh
Trinamool Congress (TMC) MLA Kunal Ghosh has accused the Bharatiya Janata Party-led West Bengal government of selectively targeting legislators loyal to former Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee.
'He stood by me': Moitra's praise for Suvendu sparks buzz
Trinamool Congress (TMC) MP Mahua Moitra has sparked fresh speculation after she praised West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari.
Ritabrata Banerjee-led TMC rebel camp appoints Arup Roy as chairperson
In a major upheaval in the Trinamool Congress (TMC), rebel MLAs on Monday appointed senior MLA Arup Roy as the chairperson of what they called the "real" TMC.
Trinamool MPs plan to sue Moitra over '₹40cr bribe' claim
Around 20 rebel Trinamool Congress (TMC) Members of Parliament are reportedly planning to sue party colleague Mahua Moitra.
'Leave within 2 months': TMC asked to vacate headquarters
The Trinamool Congress (TMC) has been given a two-month notice to vacate its temporary headquarters by the building owner.
TMC youth leader attacked with eggs on way to court
Trinamool Congress (TMC) youth leader Soumitra Banerjee was pelted with eggs while being taken to court by police on Tuesday.
Rebel TMC MPs to merge with Nationalist Citizens Party
A faction of 20 rebel Trinamool Congress (TMC) Members of Parliament (MPs) has decided to merge with the Nationalist Citizens Party of India.
TMC crisis deepens as rebel MPs claim additional strength
A group of rebel Trinamool Congress (TMC) leaders has gone to Bhupender Yadav's residence in Delhi.
Mahua Moitra accuses Sudip Bandyopadhyay of lying about his location
Trinamool Congress (TMC) MP Mahua Moitra has accused senior party leader Sudip Bandyopadhyay of misleading the party about his whereabouts.
Kakoli Ghosh Dastidar's son sends legal notice amid TMC rebellion
Trinamool Congress (TMC) MP Kakoli Ghosh Dastidar's son, Dr. Baidyanath Ghosh Dastidar, has issued a legal notice against several senior party leaders, including former West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee.
'Like my son': Kalyan Banerjee on Abhishek after 'arrogant' jibe
Trinamool Congress (TMC) leader Kalyan Banerjee has softened his stance against the party's national general secretary, Abhishek Banerjee.
Bengal police raid Abhishek Banerjee's home; Mamata confronts cops
A team of Bengal Police raided the Kolkata residence of Trinamool Congress General Secretary Abhishek Banerjee in the early hours of Saturday, NDTV reported, citing sources.
FIR against Mamata Banerjee over alleged communal remarks
An FIR has been lodged against Trinamool Congress (TMC) chief Mamata Banerjee for making alleged inflammatory remarks during a political rally in March 2026.
'With Mamata': Shatrughan Sinha denies joining TMC rebel camp
Trinamool Congress (TMC) MP Shatrughan Sinha has rejected reports of him joining a rebel faction within the party.
'Us or Abhishek': TMC loyalist Kalyan Banerjee's ultimatum to Mamata
Trinamool Congress (TMC) MP Kalyan Banerjee has publicly criticized party leader Abhishek Banerjee, alleging he was replaced as counsel in a signature forgery case at the last minute.
Abhishek Banerjee gets 3-week interim relief in signature forgery case
The Calcutta High Court has granted interim protection from arrest to Trinamool Congress (TMC) MP Abhishek Banerjee for three weeks in a signature forgery case.
Prakash Baraik resigns; third TMC Rajya Sabha MP to quit
Trinamool Congress (TMC) Member of Parliament Prakash Chik Baraik has resigned from the Rajya Sabha with immediate effect.
Congress-TMC merger rumor swirls after TMC heads meet Rahul, Sonia
The Trinamool Congress (TMC) has dismissed rumors of a possible merger with the Indian National Congress.
Why Bengal is now dropping 'Dham' from Digha Jagannath temple
The West Bengal government has decided to drop the word "Dham" from the name of the Jagannath temple in Digha.
'Contract killers could have....': Ex-TMC MP's shocking allegations against party
Sukhendu Sekhar Ray, a former Trinamool Congress (TMC) Member of Parliament, has made shocking allegations against his former party and the previous West Bengal government.
CID team visits Mamata Banerjee's house in TMC forgery case
A team of officials from the West Bengal Criminal Investigation Department (CID) visited Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee's residence and the Trinamool Congress (TMC) office, news agency IANS reported.
'Gaddar' remark triggers BJP-TMC war of words
The Trinamool Congress (TMC) is facing one of its biggest internal crises since its inception in 1998.
TMC rebel MP claims support of 20 Lok Sabha MPs
A major rift has emerged in West Bengal's Trinamool Congress (TMC), with rebel MP Kakoli Ghosh Dastidar claiming support from 20 MPs.
20 TMC rebel MPs hold closed-door meeting with BJP leaders
About 20 of the Trinamool Congress (TMC)'s 28 Lok Sabha MPs are reportedly holed up in Delhi.
Another setback for TMC: Rajya Sabha MP Sukhendu Ray quits
Senior Trinamool Congress (TMC) leader and Rajya Sabha MP Sukhendu Sekhar Ray has resigned from the Upper House and quit the party.
INDIA bloc meeting: TVK not invited, DMK's absence sparks debate
The Tamil Nadu-based Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) party has not received an invitation to the opposition Indian National Developmental Inclusive Alliance (INDIA) bloc meeting in New Delhi on Monday.