As JMM hardens stance, Congress names observers for Rajya Sabha polls in Jharkhand
Party legislators said a decision on contesting both seats would be taken soon and authorised JMM president Soren to finalise the candidatesโ names
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Party legislators said a decision on contesting both seats would be taken soon and authorised JMM president Soren to finalise the candidatesโ names
Trinamool Congress rebels have voiced dissent against Abhishek Banerjee, citing a post-election meeting where criticism of his leadership was forbidden. Expelled MLA Sandipan Saha stated legislators were instructed to applaud Banerjee despite electoral setbacks, highlighting growing resentment over concentrated power.
The Trinamool Congress is facing a major internal rebellion in West Bengal, with expelled legislators reportedly claiming majority support and challenging Mamata Banerjeeโs leadership.The crisis has triggered allegations of autocratic decision-making, family control and growing dissatisfaction within the party ranks. The rebel campโs claim has intensified speculation over a possible split and raised serious questions about the future power structure of the TMC.As Bengal politics witnesses a dramatic realignment, all eyes are now on Mamata Banerjeeโs next move and how the official TMC leadership responds to the challenge.Watch the full report for the latest updates on the TMC power struggle. n18oc_indian18oc_politicsn18oc_the-hard-factsNews18 Mobile App - https://onelink.to/desc-youtube
Along with chief minister DK Shivakumar, thirteen legislators were sworn in as ministers in his Cabinet.
Kolkata Mayor and Trinamool Congress (TMC) MLA Firhad Hakim has resigned from his post after receiving permission from party supremo Mamata Banerjee, senior TMC leader Kunal Ghosh said on Wednesday, amid deepening turmoil within the opposition party following its electoral defeat in West Bengal.The announcement came as the TMC grappled with its most serious internal crisis since losing power, with a large section of its legislators openly rebelling against the party leadership and seeking a reorganisation of the legislature wing.Also read: TMC crisis deepens as Mamata loyalists attend BJP-led review meetingThe political churn was visible on Wednesday when Hakim, along with TMC MLAs Nayana Bandyopadhyay, Ashok Deb and Kunal Ghosh, attended an administrative review meeting convened by Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari at Nabanna, a development that added a fresh dimension to the ongoing unrest within the party, PTI reported.The attendance of several leaders considered close to Banerjee at the government meeting came even as the party's legislative wing appeared headed for an unprecedented split.Rebels stake claim to legislature leadershipHours earlier, 58 dissident TMC MLAs formally extended support to expelled legislator Ritabrata Banerjee as the new leader of the legislature party and conveyed their decision to Assembly Speaker Rathindra Bose, according to PTI.Ritabrata Banerjee, accompanied by fellow rebel MLA Sandipan Saha and other dissident legislators, met the Speaker and submitted letters of support purportedly signed by 58 MLAs.The rebel faction also proposed a new leadership structure, naming Ritabrata Banerjee as legislature party leader, Javed Khan, Sandipan Saha and Shiuli Saha as deputy leaders, and Raghunathganj MLA Akhruzzaman as the chief whip.Ritabrata Banerjee, Khan and Saha were also present at the chief minister's administrative review meeting later in the day.The developments followed a gathering of dissident legislators at the Assembly earlier on Wednesday. Significantly, none of the MLAs who attended the rebels' meeting had participated in Mamata Banerjee's dharna in central Kolkata on Tuesday, highlighting the growing divide between the party leadership and the dissident bloc.Also read: TMC rebels back expelled MLA Ritabrata Banerjee as legislature party leader in BengalPolitical signals from administrative meetingsSeveral leaders identified with the Kalighat leadership, including Hakim, Bandyopadhyay, Deb and Ghosh, skipped the Assembly meeting and instead attended the Nabanna review meeting.The latest development comes days after senior TMC MP Kakoli Ghosh Dastidar and six party MLAs attended an administrative review meeting chaired by Adhikari in Kalyani, triggering speculation over shifting political equations within the opposition camp after the assembly election setback.Political observers told PTI that with another set of TMC leaders attending Wednesday's meeting, the line between administrative engagement and political messaging was becoming increasingly blurred in West Bengal's evolving post-election landscape.The BJP government has maintained that such meetings are inclusive administrative exercises. During the previous TMC regime, BJP leaders had often alleged that opposition legislators were excluded from official review meetings.Soon after assuming office, Adhikari announced that opposition MPs and MLAs would be invited to government programmes and district-level administrative review meetings.Also read: TMC dissolves West Bengal units, launches overhaul after poll drubbingParty debates participationReacting to the participation of TMC legislators in such meetings last week, Kunal Ghosh had said the matter was being discussed within the party."We are not in favour of boycotting administrative meetings called by the state government. But when our party workers are being assaulted and rendered homeless in post-poll violence, we need to think twice before attending such meetings. Our party is also discussing whether we should continue participating in these meetings or not," he had said.The ongoing turmoil comes against the backdrop of the TMC's crushing assembly election defeat and growing uncertainty over the party's future leadership structure.
Ritabrata, who was expelled by Mamata, says he has the backing of 59 legislators out of the total 80 TMC MLAs currently sitting in the House
Ritabrata visited the Assembly and met the Speaker, claiming the support of 59 legislators out of the total 80 TMC MLAs in the House.
Senior legislators and loyalists of former Chief Minister find place in 14-member Cabinet headed by D.K. Shivakumar
There is pressure from NC legislators to expand the ministerial berths, because three ministerial seats remain vacant in J&K since Mr. Abdullah took over as Chief Minister in October 2024
โIn a significant political message, the letter submitted to the assembly speaker referred to Mamata Banerjee as the party's chairperson, suggesting that the rebel camp is positioning its challenge against the current leadership of the legislature party rather than against the TMC chief herself. Sources aligned with the dissident group told news agency PTI that the legislators have also rejected any role for Abhishek Banerjee in determining the affairs of the legislature party.
Expelled TMC MLA Ritabrata Banerjee has claimed the support of 59 legislators and approached the Speaker, deepening the partyโs post-poll crisis in Bengal
The dissidents include former ministers such as Javed Ahmed Khan, Arup Roy, Chandranath Sinha, and Sabina Yasmin
While there has been no official confirmation, speculations suggest the number of legislators in touch with the rebel camp could range between 20 and 50
His remarks come amid growing speculation that several leaders and legislators from the Mamata Banerjee-led TMC could switch sides following the partyโs defeat in the last poll.
Chennai: VCK chief Thol Thirumavalavan on Tuesday announced that he will not contest in the Tiruchirappalli East Assembly constituency vacated by Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay, as he has no desire to become a minister in the TVK cabinet.He would not contest in any by-elections and would not be influenced by anyone, the Viduthalai Chiruthaigal Katchi founder said following speculation that the TVK's ally leader will make it to the Assembly from Tiruchirappalli East seat that was won by Vijay in the April 23 Assembly polls. Following his victory from two constituencies, Vijay vacated Tiruchirappalli East and retained Perambur constituency in Chennai."I am saying this 100 per cent that I will not contest in any by-elections nor will I be influenced by anyone," Thirumavalavan said in a video message and revealed that he was offered a chance to contest from the constituency, which was vacated by Vijay, as per ECI norms, with the promise of a ministerial berth upon his victory.Also Read: Congress seeks Rajya Sabha seat from ally Vijay's TVK"I have denied it from my side and I thank Chief Minister Vijay for the offer," he said.Thirumavalavan's VCK, along with the Left parties and IUML, had extended support to the Vijay-led TVK in forming the government while the Congress had joined Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam in a post-poll pact. Apart from the Congress, both VCK and IUML legislators have been accommodated in the newly formed government.Explaining that his support to the TVK was extended only after consulting DMK president M K Stalin, he stressed that the support was mainly to prevent the implementation of the President's rule in Tamil Nadu."I have been a harshest critic of Vijay before the election and even accused him of attempting to divide the minority votes and hindering the progress of Secular Progress Alliance," the VCK chief said and rejected the TVK offer, stating that he was not power hungry and has always been committed to safeguarding the DMK-led alliance. Also, he stated that he need not become an MLA to get a role in the Cabinet.He has already communicated his decision to the TVK chief and said he earlier withdrew from the race when he was asked to contest from Kattumannarkoil in April this year in order to preserve the DMK-led combine's unity.Putting to rest speculation about his poll contest, Thirumavalavan said he was committed to the people, social justice and ideological integrity and appealed to his cadres and public not to pay attention to any rumours on contesting byelections.
A notice has been served in relation to forged signatures of party legislators in a communication submitted to the assembly secretariat
The Trinamool Congress has expelled two MLAs, Sandipan Saha and Ritabrata Banerjee, from its primary membership due to alleged anti-party activities and actions detrimental to the organisation. Both legislators reportedly failed to attend party meetings and made statements against the AITC's interests.
Governor RN Ravi administered the oath to the legislators at a programme at the Lok Bhavan
Day after attack on Abhishek Banerjee, 60 TMC MLAs skip Mamata's legislators' meeting
Kunal Ghosh, however, communicated twin decisions taken by the party to heighten protests against the Suvendu Adhikari-led BJP government over the next 48 hours