Trinamool Congress: News
Adhikari government greenlights CBI chargesheets against 9 Bengal officials
The West Bengal government has approved the Central Bureau of Investigation(CBI) to file charge sheets against nine officials. The accused are linked to recruitment scams that took place under the previous Trinamool Congress regime.
Opposition slams 'Mehngai Man Modi' after post-election fuel hike
The opposition parties have slammed Prime Minister Narendra Modi after petrol and diesel prices were hiked by ₹3 per liter, and CNG prices were hiked by ₹2.
Singing 'Vande Mataram' mandatory in Bengal schools from Monday
The West Bengal government has made the singing of "Vande Mataram" mandatory in all state-run and aided schools.
Wearing lawyer's attire, Mamata enters court in post-poll violence case
Former West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee appeared in the Calcutta High Court on Thursday, dressed in a black lawyer's gown.
Bangladesh reacts to Suvendu Adhikari's border fencing decision
Bangladesh has reacted to West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari's decision to start border fencing with Bangladesh. The move is aimed at addressing illegal immigration and smuggling along the border.
TMC v/s BJP after poll body chief named Chief Secretary
The Trinamool Congress (TMC) has strongly opposed the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)-led West Bengal government's decision to appoint Manoj Agarwal, the chief of the state's poll body, as the new Chief Secretary.
'Government committed to sushasan': Suvendu Adhikari in 1st Cabinet meeting
West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari held his first Cabinet meeting on Monday, announcing a series of key decisions.
'They killed my aide because I defeated Mamata': Suvendu Adhikari
Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Suvendu Adhikari has alleged that his aide Chandranath Rath was murdered because he defeated Trinamool Congress (TMC) leader Mamata Banerjee in the Bhabanipur election.
Suvendu Adhikari had lost former PA, bodyguard in 2013, 2018
Chandranath Rath, a close aide of Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Suvendu Adhikari, was shot dead in a "pre-planned" ambush in Madhyamgram on the outskirts of Kolkata on Wednesday night.
5 BJP workers injured in explosion outside Ratna Debnath's house
A bomb blast near St Xavier's Institution in Panihati, West Bengal, has left five Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) workers injured.
Suvendu Adhikari's close aide shot dead
Chandranath Rath, a close aide of Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Suvendu Adhikari, was shot dead in Madhyamgram, North 24 Parganas district on Wednesday night.
Mamata-appointed retired bureaucrats barred from entering WB government offices
All retired bureaucrats appointed by outgoing West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee have been barred from attending government offices, NDTV reported.
Bengali film producers demand structural changes after BJP's win
Following the Bharatiya Janata Party's (BJP) victory in the West Bengal assembly elections, a group of producers and distributors staged a protest at the Eastern India Motion Pictures Association (EIMPA) office on Tuesday.
'Every 6th BJP MP won through vote chori': Rahul Gandhi
Congress leader Rahul Gandhi has leveled fresh accusations of vote chori, claiming that every sixth Member of Parliament (MP) from the BJP's 240-strong Lok Sabha contingent has been elected through this alleged malpractice.
Post-poll violence in Bengal: 5 security personnel injured, 3 dead
A violent clash between rival factions of the Trinamool Congress (TMC) in Sandeshkhali, North 24 Parganas, West Bengal, has left five security personnel injured.
Video: TMC office in Kolkata bulldozed after BJP wins Bengal
A Trinamool Congress (TMC) office was demolished in Kolkata's New Market area just a day after poll results were announced.
In Bengal, ex-house help wins seat to become BJP MLA
Kalita Majhi, a former domestic worker, has been elected as the MLA from Ausgram constituency in West Bengal.
Rahul cautions opposition leaders 'gloating' over TMC's Bengal loss
Congress leader Rahul Gandhi has cautioned his party and other opposition leaders against celebrating the Trinamool Congress's (TMC) defeat in West Bengal.
Asansol temple, shut for several years, reopens after BJP's win
A Durga temple in Asansol, West Bengal, has reopened after remaining shut for years due to local tensions.
Mamata cries 'loot, loot, loot', vows comeback after Bengal defeat
West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee has accused the Election Commission of India of bias after her party, the Trinamool Congress (TMC), suffered a shocking defeat in the recent state elections.
Mamata Banerjee loses to Suvendu Adhikari in Bhabanipur
In a shocking turn of events, West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee lost the Bhabanipur seat to Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Suvendu Adhikari.
CPI(M) acknowledges 'serious setbacks' in Kerala, Bengal
The Communist Party of India (Marxist) has acknowledged major defeats in the recent assembly elections.
TMC office set on fire in Bengal's Jamuria
A Trinamool Congress (TMC) office in West Bengal's Jamuria was set on fire, with the party blaming supporters of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) for the arson.
Clashes, violence break out in Bengal's Asansol amid vote counting
Violence erupted at the Asansol Engineering College counting center in West Bengal on Monday as vote counting for the state Assembly elections continued.
Suvendu Adhikari leads Mamata Banerjee from Bhabanipur
West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee is trailing in the Bhabanipur constituency against the Bharatiya Janata Party's (BJP) Suvendu Adhikari.
West Bengal: Repolling concludes at 15 booths in 2 constituencies
Repolling has concluded at 15 booths across two assembly constituencies in West Bengal's South 24 Parganas district.
Bengal: TMC, BJP supporters clash in Falta amid repolling
Supporters of the Trinamool Congress (TMC) and Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) clashed on Saturday in West Bengal's South 24 Parganas.
TMC-BJP face-off over Barasat strongroom, Election Commission clarifies
Tension erupted outside the Barasat strong room after allegations of CCTV cameras being turned off between 4:05am and 8:22am on Saturday.
Kolkata strongroom allegedly breached, Mamata spends 4 hours guarding
Trinamool Congress (TMC) chief Mamata Banerjee spent nearly four hours inside a strongroom at Sakhawat Memorial School in Bhabanipur late Thursday night after her party alleged that ballot boxes were opened without authorized representatives present, shortly after the second phase of polling ended.
West Bengal Assembly election: 90% voter turnout recorded till 5:00pm
The second phase of the West Bengal Assembly elections recorded a voter turnout of 89.99% till 5:00pm according to data from the Election Commission.
West Bengal Assembly election: 79% voter turnout recorded till 3:00pm
West Bengal recorded a voter turnout of 78.68% till 3:30pm on Wednesday during the second phase of polling for the assembly elections, according to the Election Commission of India (ECI).
Polling stopped at few Bengal booths after BJP's button taped
Polling in West Bengal's Diamond Harbour area has reportedly been stopped at some booths after the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) alleged tampering with Electronic Voting Machines (EVMs).
'Bengal voting in fearless atmosphere; it was unimaginable earlier': Modi
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has expressed confidence in the Bharatiya Janata Party's (BJP) prospects in West Bengal, based on high voter turnout during the ongoing second phase of polling.
BJP claims party button on EVM 'taped' in Bengal's Falta
Tensions have erupted in Falta, an assembly seat in the Diamond Harbour Lok Sabha constituency represented by Abhishek Banerjee, after BJP leaders released videos alleging tampering with Electronic Voting Machines (EVMs).
Chaos in Howrah over 'EVM glitch'; CRPF drag away voters
Chaos erupted outside a polling booth in Howrah, West Bengal, as a few people were dragged away from the area by CRPF personnel during voting.
Bengal election 2nd-phase voting begins: Mamata, Suvendu Adhikari among contenders
Voting for the second phase of the West Bengal Assembly elections 2026 began at 7:00am across 142 constituencies in seven districts.
'If he's Singham, I'm Pushpa': TMC leader v/s IPS officer
The Trinamool Congress (TMC) has protested against Indian Police Service (IPS) officer Ajay Pal Sharma in West Bengal's South 24 Parganas, alleging that the IPS officer was overstepping his role.
Who is Ajay Pal Sharma, 'Singham', deployed in Bengal?
The deployment of Uttar Pradesh's "Singham," IPS officer Ajay Pal Sharma, as an observer in West Bengal's South 24 Parganas has sparked a political controversy.
'Attempt on her life': TMC alleges MP's convoy was attacked
Trinamool Congress (TMC) MP Mitali Bag has accused the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) of attacking her convoy in Hooghly district.
Firing, crude bombs hurled outside BJP candidate's residence in Bengal
A Central Industrial Security Force(CISF) jawan was injured in a shooting incident outside the home of Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) candidate Pawan Singh in Bhatpara, West Bengal.
TMC moves Calcutta HC alleging police observer met BJP candidate
The Trinamool Congress (TMC) has filed a writ petition in the Calcutta High Court against Police Observer Parmar Smit Parshottamdas.
Modi promises 33% government jobs for women in Bengal
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has promised a slew of welfare measures for women if the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) comes to power in West Bengal.
'Maa crying, manush fleeing': PM Modi's scathing TMC attack
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has launched a scathing attack on the ruling Trinamool Congress (TMC) in West Bengal.
Modi shares stage with RG-Kar victim's mother, now BJP candidate
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday shared a stage with the mother of RG Kar rape victim, who is now contesting from Panihatil on a BJP ticket, at an election rally in Dum Dum.
'Smacks of ulterior motives': Congress on EC's notice to Kharge
The Congress party has responded to the Election Commission's notice to its president, Mallikarjun Kharge, over his remarks against Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
'I ate jhalmuri, but Trinamool felt sting': Modi jabs Mamata
Prime Minister Narendra Modi took a dig at West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee and her Trinamool Congress (TMC) party over the jhalmuri controversy.
TMC workers clash with Humayun Kabir's party cadres in Murshidabad
A clash broke out in Murshidabad, West Bengal, during the ongoing assembly elections.
'Special trains from Surat-Bengal transporting voters': O'Brien writes to CEO
The Trinamool Congress (TMC) has accused the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) of violating election laws by arranging special trains to ferry voters from Surat to West Bengal.
'Military-style takeover': TMC on record CAPF deployment in Bengal
The Trinamool Congress (TMC) has criticized a recent meeting of all units of the Central Armed Police Forces (CAPFs) in Kolkata, West Bengal.
'No two-wheelers from 6:00pm': ECI's mandate for poll-bound Bengal
The Election Commission of India has imposed strict restrictions on two-wheeler movement in West Bengal ahead of the assembly polls.
Ex-cricketer Yusuf Pathan's father-in-law, brother-in-law arrested for assaulting man
Three relatives of Trinamool Congress MP and former cricketer Yusuf Pathan have been arrested in Mumbai's Byculla area.
TMC moves court fearing arrests of workers ahead of polls
The Trinamool Congress (TMC) has approached the Calcutta High Court, fearing that around 800 of its workers may be arrested before the upcoming West Bengal Assembly elections.
'Maha jungle raj': Modi targets TMC over Women's Reservation Bill
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has accused the Trinamool Congress (TMC) of blocking the Women's Reservation Bill, which sought to provide 33% reservation for women in Parliament and state assemblies.
'Desperate PM turned official address into political speech': Kharge
Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge has slammed Prime Minister Narendra Modi for his recent speech blaming the opposition for the failure of the women's reservation bill.
Income tax raids at TMC MLA Debasish Kumar's premises
The Income Tax Department on Friday conducted searches at two premises of Trinamool Congress (TMC) MLA Debasish Kumar in Kolkata.
'It is Mamata who strengthens BJP in Bengal': Owaisi
AIMIM chief Asaduddin Owaisi has accused West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee of helping the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) grow.
Modi, Shah slam TMC over 'syndicate raj'; Mamata hits back
Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Union Home Minister Amit Shah have launched a scathing attack on the Trinamool Congress (TMC) government in West Bengal.
BJP's Bengal manifesto: Deport infiltrators, enforce UCC, cash for women
The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has released its manifesto for the upcoming West Bengal assembly elections.
TMC accuses Humayun Kabir of seeking ₹1,000cr bribe for support
The Trinamool Congress (TMC) has released a video allegedly showing a man resembling Humayun Kabir, founder of the Aam Janata Unnayan Party.
6L voters removed, BJP gains edge in TMC-stronghold Kolkata
The Trinamool Congress (TMC) is preparing for a tough battle in Kolkata as the voter rolls are nearly finalized with the completion of the adjudication process.
'Get lost': TMC, Election Commission meeting turns stormy
A meeting between the Trinamool Congress (TMC) and the Election Commission has sparked a political row in West Bengal.
'BJP flooding voter rolls with non-residents': Mamata writes to CEC
West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee has accused the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) of trying to manipulate the electoral process ahead of the 2026 Assembly elections.
'No fish or eggs if...': Mamata Banerjee targets BJP
West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee has launched a fresh attack on the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), alleging that if the party comes to power, it will restrict people from eating fish and other meat items.
TMC releases Bengal poll manifesto centered around 'Didi's 10 pledges'
The Trinamool Congress (TMC) has released its manifesto for the upcoming West Bengal Assembly elections, promising a people-centric roadmap.
31 Rajya Sabha MPs billionaires, 73 have criminal cases: ADR
An analysis of the affidavits of 229 out of 233 Rajya Sabha Members of Parliament (MPs) has revealed that a significant number have declared criminal cases against themselves.
Mamata slams BJP, EC; calls officer transfers 'anti-Bengal', 'anti-women'
West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee has slammed the Election Commission of India (ECI) for transferring top state bureaucrats and police officers ahead of the assembly polls.
After EC transfers top Bengal officials, TMC stages RS walkout
The Election Commission of India (ECI) has ordered a major reshuffle in the West Bengal government, just hours after announcing the schedule for the upcoming assembly elections.
TMC to bring impeachment motion against poll body chief today
The Trinamool Congress (TMC) will introduce an impeachment motion against Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Gyanesh Kumar in both Houses of Parliament on Friday, sources told ANI.
Odisha CM slams Bengal over shifting Santhal conclave venue
Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi has expressed his dismay over the shifting of the International Santhal Conclave venue in West Bengal.
TMC to support no-confidence motion against Lok Sabha Speaker: Report
The Trinamool Congress (TMC) has decided to back the no-confidence motion against Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla.
Assam woman dragged out of car, gang-raped by 7 men
A 28-year-old woman was allegedly gang-raped by a group of seven men in Silchar, Assam, on February 19.
Ex-TMC leader and former Railway Minister Mukul Roy passes away
Former Railway Minister and Trinamool Congress leader Mukul Roy died on Sunday at Apollo Hospital in Salt Lake, Kolkata. He was 71.
SC rejects plea to ban mosques named after Babar
The Supreme Court has dismissed a petition seeking a nationwide ban on the construction of mosques named after the Mughal emperor Babar.
'Shocked again': Mamata jabs Modi over 'Swami' prefix for Ramakrishna
West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee has criticized Prime Minister Narendra Modi for using the prefix "Swami" before Sri Sri Ramakrishna Paramahamsadeva's name while paying tribute to him on his birth anniversary.
Bengali influencer arrested for allegedly molesting girlfriend
Shamik Adhikary, a popular social media influencer known as "Nonsane," was arrested in Kolkata on Thursday after his girlfriend accused him of forcibly detaining and molesting her.
'Deals meant Bofors for Congress': PM's dig after India-US deal
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday took a jibe at the Congress party while addressing the Rajya Sabha.