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Mamata Banerjee’s Close Aide Firhad Hakim Resigns As Kolkata Mayor Amid TMC Internal Crisis

Hakim, a close aide of Mamata Banerjee, had earlier sought permission from the TMC chief to resign from the post, citing difficulties in functioning.

Trouble mounts for Mamata as 23 TMC MPs in touch with rebel MLAs camp: Sources

Trouble mounts for Mamata as 23 TMC MPs in touch with rebel MLAs camp: Sources

More trouble brewing for Mamata's TMC? Expelled MLA Ritabrata makes fresh claim

Expelled TMC leader Ritabrata Banerjee expressed confidence that support for his rebel faction will grow, claiming a significant number of MLAs are backing him. He also appealed to CM Suvendu Adhikari to take action against BJP leader Priyanka Tibrewal for protesting outside a fellow rebel's residence.

Can TMC survive itself? Mamata's party confronts gravest crisis of its 28-year existence

For nearly three decades, the TMC's internal order rested on one unquestioned truth: Mamata Banerjee was the party, and the party was Mamata Banerjee.

'Adviser' Mamata at centre of cracks in rebel Trinamool camp

'Adviser' Mamata at centre of cracks in rebel Trinamool camp

‘Mamata Is Our Supreme Leader, Not Adviser’: Internal Discord Hits TMC Rebel Camp Over Ritabrata’s Plan

Rebel TMC MLAs back Ritabrata Banerjee but insist Mamata Banerjee remain supreme leader, reject plan to make her only chief adviser.

Only 32 TMC rebels attend meet; 16 back Mamata as 'chairperson'

Trinamool Congress faces internal turmoil following a party split, with Lok Sabha MPs reportedly receiving overtures to abandon the Mamata Banerjee-Abhishek Banerjee leadership. Meanwhile, a faction of 58 MLAs has shown signs of wavering, with some demanding Mamata remain party chairperson. The Speaker's ruling invalidating expulsions further complicates the situation.

'Mamata not merely an adviser': Dissent grows in rebel TMC camp after Ritabrata Banerjee's proposal

The concerns emerged following a meeting of the rebel legislature bloc led by Ritabrata Banerjee, who was recently recognised as the Leader of Opposition.

Rebel turns rescuer? Expelled TMC leader offers his seat to Mamata Banerjee

Rebel turns rescuer? Expelled TMC leader offers his seat to Mamata Banerjee

Bidhannagar Corporation Mayor resigns a day after Kolkata Corporation Mayor quit

KMC is yet to accept Firhad Hakim’s resignation even though party supremo Mamata Banerjee gave her nod to the move

Missing: Mamata's chirpy, glittery Tollywood brigade

Missing: Mamata's chirpy, glittery Tollywood brigade

"Can Send Her To Assembly": Expelled Leader's 'Offer' For Mamata Banerjee

Humayun Kabir said, "If Mamata Banerjee comes to me, I can send her to the Assembly".

Some rebel Trinamool MLAs want Mamata as supreme leader, not advisor

Differences in rebel camp surface within 24 hours of 58 Trinamool Congress MLAs, out of the 80 elected, supporting Ritabrata Banerjee as Leader of Opposition in the West Bengal Assembly

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Analysis | How Mamata Banerjee Created Trinamool After Breaking Away From Congress

Opposition space in Bengal has historically been difficult to occupy.

Humayun offers Mamata route back to Assembly from Rejinagar, months after revolt against TMC

For Humayun Kabir, one of Murshidabad's most influential Muslim leaders, the remarks mark a remarkable political turnaround

‘If Mamata Comes To Me...’: Defector Humayun Kabir Offers Ex-Boss A Route Back To Bengal Assembly

Humayun Kabir said he was willing to vacate the Rejinagar seat and facilitate Mamata Banerjee's return to the legislature.

Ironic twist: Humayun offers Mamata route back to Bengal assembly

AJUP founder Humayun Kabir has offered Mamata Banerjee a path back to the West Bengal Assembly from his Rejinagar constituency. Kabir, who won both Nowda and Rejinagar, stated he would resign to support Banerjee's entry via a bypoll, citing her past role in his political career and acknowledging her current challenges.

How Mamata's Trinamool unravelled at breakneck speed within 30 days

How Mamata's Trinamool unravelled at breakneck speed within 30 days

Opinion: Trinamool Rebels Play In Midfield As They Seek Mamata Banerjee's Advice