West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee has firmly rejected calls to resign following the defeat of her party, Trinamool Congress (TMC), in the recent West Bengal Assembly Elections. Despite the electoral setback, Banerjee has declared that she will not step down, describing the demand for her resignation as a "symbolic protest." The TMC leader made these remarks during a closed-door party meeting with senior party leaders and newly elected MLAs on May 6. Banerjee added that she would not
West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee has firmly rejected calls to resign following the defeat of her party, Trinamool Congress (TMC), in the recent West Bengal Assembly Elections. Despite the electoral setback, Banerjee has declared that she will not step down, describing the demand for her resignation as a "symbolic protest." The TMC leader made these remarks during a closed-door party meeting with senior party leaders and newly elected MLAs on May 6. Banerjee added that she would not
Date: May 02, 2026 | Time: 11:06 AM IST | Place: West Bengal, India
Date: May 02, 2026 | Time: 11:06 AM IST | Place: West Bengal, India
Abhishek Banerjee has steadily evolved into one of the most prominent faces of West Bengal politics, marking a significant transition within the Trinamool Congress. While he formally entered politics in 2011, his early exposure to political life came much earlier through his aunt,
Abhishek Banerjee has steadily evolved into one of the most prominent faces of West Bengal politics, marking a significant transition within the Trinamool Congress. While he formally entered politics in 2011, his early exposure to political life came much earlier through his aunt,
Prime Minister Narendra Modi, addressing a rally in Haldia, outlined six key guarantees for the people of West Bengal ahead of the April 23 elections. During his speech, he criticised the ruling
Prime Minister Narendra Modi, addressing a rally in Haldia, outlined six key guarantees for the people of West Bengal ahead of the April 23 elections. During his speech, he criticised the ruling
The Supreme Court of India on March 24, 2026, asked the West Bengal government if the Enforcement Directorate (ED) could approach the state police for a remedy regarding the alleged interference by Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee during the ED’s raids on the political consultancy firm I-PAC. This comes amid growing controversy surrounding the ED's legal plea under Article 32 of the Constitution, which seeks a CBI investigation into the alleged obstruction of its raids by Mamata Banerjee and
The Supreme Court of India on March 24, 2026, asked the West Bengal government if the Enforcement Directorate (ED) could approach the state police for a remedy regarding the alleged interference by Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee during the ED’s raids on the political consultancy firm I-PAC. This comes amid growing controversy surrounding the ED's legal plea under Article 32 of the Constitution, which seeks a CBI investigation into the alleged obstruction of its raids by Mamata Banerjee and
West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Monday launched a fierce political and institutional attack on the Election Commission of India following a nearly 90-minute meeting with Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar in New Delhi. Accompanied by senior Trinamool Congress leaders and families allegedly affected by the Special Intensive Revision process, Banerjee accused the poll panel of deleting voters’ names arbitrarily and functioning as an extension of the BJP. Emerging from the
West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Monday launched a fierce political and institutional attack on the Election Commission of India following a nearly 90-minute meeting with Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar in New Delhi. Accompanied by senior Trinamool Congress leaders and families allegedly affected by the Special Intensive Revision process, Banerjee accused the poll panel of deleting voters’ names arbitrarily and functioning as an extension of the BJP. Emerging from the
The battle for the Vice Presidential election has sparked a political tug-of-war among Opposition parties as they debate over their candidate. Trinamool Congress, led by Mamata Banerjee, has emerged as a key player in these discussions, urging the Opposition to avoid a Tamil vs Tamil fight. This request has put the DMK (Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam) in a difficult position, particularly as the NDA (National Democratic Alliance) has already announced CP Radhakrish
The battle for the Vice Presidential election has sparked a political tug-of-war among Opposition parties as they debate over their candidate. Trinamool Congress, led by Mamata Banerjee, has emerged as a key player in these discussions, urging the Opposition to avoid a Tamil vs Tamil fight. This request has put the DMK (Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam) in a difficult position, particularly as the NDA (National Democratic Alliance) has already announced CP Radhakrish
In a political storm that rocked the Trinamool Congress (TMC), senior leader and Lok Sabha MP Kalyan Banerjee resigned as the party's chief whip following a heated verbal exchange with fellow party MP Mahua Moitra. The spat, filled with personal and offensive remarks, forced Bengal Chief Minister and TMC supremo Mamata Banerjee to step in during a virtual meeting and urge her MPs to stop fighting internally and instead focus on countering the Centre on pre
In a political storm that rocked the Trinamool Congress (TMC), senior leader and Lok Sabha MP Kalyan Banerjee resigned as the party's chief whip following a heated verbal exchange with fellow party MP Mahua Moitra. The spat, filled with personal and offensive remarks, forced Bengal Chief Minister and TMC supremo Mamata Banerjee to step in during a virtual meeting and urge her MPs to stop fighting internally and instead focus on countering the Centre on pre
Prime Minister Narendra Modi, while addressing a rally in Durgapur, West Bengal, launched a scathing attack on Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee and the ruling Trinamool Congress (TMC) over the RG Kar rape-murder case. He was in the state to launch Rs 5,000 crore worth of infrastructure projects and used the opportunity to question the law and order situation in Bengal ahead of the 2026 Assembly elections. Modi&
Prime Minister Narendra Modi, while addressing a rally in Durgapur, West Bengal, launched a scathing attack on Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee and the ruling Trinamool Congress (TMC) over the RG Kar rape-murder case. He was in the state to launch Rs 5,000 crore worth of infrastructure projects and used the opportunity to question the law and order situation in Bengal ahead of the 2026 Assembly elections. Modi&
West Bengal's political climate intensified after Prime Minister Narendra Modi launched a sharp attack on the ruling Trinamool Congress (TMC) during a rally in Alipurduar. Accusing Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee’s government of corruption, cruelty, and complete failure on law and order, Modi said that Bengal is plagued by violence, despair among youth, and a collapsing education system. He specifically cited the communal unrest in Murshidabad and Malda following protests against the
West Bengal's political climate intensified after Prime Minister Narendra Modi launched a sharp attack on the ruling Trinamool Congress (TMC) during a rally in Alipurduar. Accusing Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee’s government of corruption, cruelty, and complete failure on law and order, Modi said that Bengal is plagued by violence, despair among youth, and a collapsing education system. He specifically cited the communal unrest in Murshidabad and Malda following protests against the
In response to growing opposition doubts over Electronic Voting Machines (EVMs), Trinamool Congress MP Abhishek Banerjee has dismissed the allegations and called on critics to prove how the machines can be hacked. Banerjee stated that if people have concerns, they should demonstrate their claims to the Election Commission. He emphasized that if proper procedures are followed, including EVM randomization and mock polls at polling booths, the allegations lack substance. Banerjee's
In response to growing opposition doubts over Electronic Voting Machines (EVMs), Trinamool Congress MP Abhishek Banerjee has dismissed the allegations and called on critics to prove how the machines can be hacked. Banerjee stated that if people have concerns, they should demonstrate their claims to the Election Commission. He emphasized that if proper procedures are followed, including EVM randomization and mock polls at polling booths, the allegations lack substance. Banerjee's
Trinamool Congress has made it clear that it is not in agreement with the Congress-led push for a Parliament disruption over the Adani issue. The party skipped the meeting of INDIA bloc leaders, held at Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge's chamber, citing a difference in priorities. While Congress wants to focus on the US Department of Justice's indictment against Adani Group directors, Trinamool aims to raise several other critical issues such as price rise, unemployment, funds cr
Trinamool Congress has made it clear that it is not in agreement with the Congress-led push for a Parliament disruption over the Adani issue. The party skipped the meeting of INDIA bloc leaders, held at Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge's chamber, citing a difference in priorities. While Congress wants to focus on the US Department of Justice's indictment against Adani Group directors, Trinamool aims to raise several other critical issues such as price rise, unemployment, funds cr