Mamata Banerjee.
Former Chief Minister of West Bengal
- Reports this week
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- Active events
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- Connections
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What's happening
Active this week
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The political fallout from the demands for the removal of the Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) is underway, impacting various political strategies.Some support1 report1 development inside
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The Election Commission is determining the fate of party names and symbols amid faction claims during bypolls in West Bengal.Well supported14 reports6 developments inside
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The Election Commission oversees bypolls in West Bengal and hears leaders from various political factions.Some support1 report
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CEC Gyanesh Kumar is accused of implementing the Sangh Parivar agenda.Some support1 report
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TVK opposes the implementation of the SIR exercise, alleging it was targeted at political rivals.Some support3 reports
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Opposition is tracking alleged excesses and irregularities by the Election Commission.Well supported5 reports2 developments inside
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Saurav Das was arrested in Delhi, and the DMK simultaneously sought political alliances with Sharad Pawar, Uddhav Thackeray, and Mamata Banerjee.Some support1 report
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A large political march occurred in Delhi, involving several leaders, demanding the resignation of Gyanesh Kumar.Some support3 reports
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Dilip Ghosh criticized Mamata Banerjee's leadership and alliance status.Some support3 reports
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TMC explores alliance ties with Congress, backed by TMC support for Ritabrata Banerjee.Some support2 reports
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Mamata Banerjee, former Chief Minister of West Bengal, announced pan-India protests against the Chief Election Commissioner of India, Gyanesh Kumar, and demanded his arrest.Well supported12 reports2 developments inside
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Mamata Banerjee protests electoral irregularities while Rahul Gandhi leads opposition campaign amid government action in Delhi.Some support2 reports
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Suvendu Adhikari defeated Mamata Banerjee as chief minister, while Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury criticized the election conduct.Some support1 report
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Sarma criticized the INDI Alliance's undermining of the Election Commission, amid political uproar involving Gandhi and Banerjee.Well supported9 reports1 development inside
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A staged peaceful protest occurred in Delhi, leading to accusations against the BJP/Delhi Police and questioning the protection of Gyanesh Kumar.Well supported14 reports
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Mamata Banerjee led a rally in North Kolkata demanding the resignation of the Chief Election Commissioner.Some support1 report
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Multiple political figures, including Dhruv Rathee, Arvind Kejriwal, Mamata Banerjee, Pinarayi Vijayan, and Manik Sarkar, were detained in New Delhi on July 6, 2026.Well supported10 reports
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Protests are underway against the revision of electoral rolls, involving several prominent political figures.Well supported16 reports
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ECI schedules by-elections across India, with political commentary predicting a candidate's victory.Well supported14 reports
Earlier this month
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Suvendu Adhikari outlined policy changes that depart from the predecessor's approach.Some support1 report
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BJP criticized Mamata Banerjee's predecessor's policies and organized the first Durga Puja in the state.Some support1 report
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The All India Trinamool Congress held a protest in the national capital, Delhi.Well supported8 reports2 developments inside
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Mamata Banerjee and other political figures were detained in Delhi during a protest.Well supported8 reports
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TMC held a protest regarding alleged irregularities found during the electoral roll revision process.Some support1 report
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Mamata Banerjee decided to stay in Delhi, and Abhishek Banerjee will travel there, canceling her return to Kolkata.Some support1 report
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The All India Trinamool Congress in West Bengal is demanding fresh polls due to election manipulation and has suffered the loss of its poll symbol.Some support2 reports1 development inside
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Political instability grips the state leadership, with BJP influence leading to vertical splits in Uttar Pradesh.Some support1 report4 developments inside
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Leaders of the INDIA alliance, including Rahul Gandhi, Mamata Banerjee, and Droupadi Murmu, met on October 9 to discuss alliance matters.Some support1 report
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Mamata Banerjee lost the Nandigram assembly bypoll election to Suvendu Adhikari.Well supported3 reports1 development inside
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Suvendu Adhikari criticized Mamata Banerjee's leadership and responded to allegations against Ritabrata Banerjee in West Bengal.Well supported4 reports
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Suvendu Adhikari promised road linkages to Tamluk and Haldia, while Mamata Banerjee backed a Congress nominee.Some support1 report
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Mamata Banerjee addressed leaders in Kolkata, seeking to oust the Left Front government while BJP used corruption issues against Trinamool.Some support2 reports1 development inside
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Welfare schemes were utilized by political parties to counter misconceptions among Bengali-speaking Muslims.Some support1 report
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Mukul M. Sangma is identified as a senior TMC leader, and Mamata Banerjee led the original TMC in Meghalaya.Some support1 report
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ECI actions led to the arrests of Humayun Kabir and Saiful Islam, alongside the freeze of the TMC's election symbol amid ongoing disputes.Some support3 reports2 developments inside
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CBI raids and arrests target political leaders across multiple states, including Mann, Kejriwal, Soren, and Banerjee's associates, ahead of various elections.Some support4 reports
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Modi held a rally in West Bengal, a state of India, amidst the political context of the region, including the independence of Bangladesh.Well supported3 reports
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The BJP government, led by Narendra Modi, replaced the TMC dispensation in West Bengal.Well supported13 reports3 developments inside
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A legal notice has been sent regarding a medical records leak involving the Bangur Institute of Neurosciences.Some support1 report
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A led faction is seeking an early decision on various petitions related to internal political maneuvering.Some support2 reports
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A rebel faction led by Mamata Banerjee elected Arup Roy, who is now challenging her authority and will inform the Election Commission.Well supported8 reports2 developments inside
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TVK began organizational activities in Bengal, while the ECI barred TMC factions from using its name.Some support1 report
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ECI decided party symbol ownership and Mamata Banerjee's TMC faction announced support for a Congress candidate.Well supported36 reports1 development inside
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Kunal Ghosh and Mamata Banerjee held a political association meeting on September 1, 2026.Some support1 report
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Mamata Banerjee, Chief Minister of West Bengal, is subject to potential investigation by the Election Commission regarding her remarks.Well supported8 reports
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Shatrughan Sinha affirmed his loyalty to Mamata Banerjee's leadership on June 11, 2026.Well supported4 reports
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Mamata Banerjee challenged the Election Commission's decision regarding the freeze of her party's name and symbol.Well supported25 reports
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Kunal Ghosh is contesting the upcoming Kolkata Municipal Corporation (KMC) elections. He is known to be a loyalist of Mamata Banerjee.Some support1 report
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Mamata Banerjee accused the ECI of issues amid political fallout, including her party's defeat in Bihar.Some support4 reports
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The Election Commission recognized rival TMC groups led by different figures, including Arup Roy, as separate parties in Tripura.Some support1 report
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CPI(M) calls for outreach against CEC Gyanesh Kumar and Mamata Banerjee demands the CEC's ouster over SIR list.Well supported5 reports
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Mamata Banerjee criticized the Election Commission over the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) exercise, while Sukhbir Singh also raised objections.Some support6 reports
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Political developments in West Bengal, including Mamata Banerjee's party founding and meetings with opposition leaders.Well supported8 reports12 developments inside
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Mamata Banerjee attended a political rally in Serampore, West Bengal.Some support1 report
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EC decisions are affecting election integrity in West Bengal, leading to demands for Gyanesh Kumar's immediate arrest.Well supported3 reports
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Milan Pradhan, a leader in the TMC faction in West Bengal, is currently facing criminal charges in the state.Some support1 report
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Political rivalry and leadership struggles continue in West Bengal, involving Mamata Banerjee, Abhishek Banerjee, and Ritabrata Banerjee.Some support4 reports6 developments inside
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Leadership challenges facing the Trinamool Congress after the election defeat in West Bengal.Well supported8 reports11 developments inside
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Mamata Banerjee's party actions are reported to affect the Indian National Congress.Some support1 report1 development inside
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Mamata Banerjee endorsed the Indian National Congress in Nandigram, while Kunal Ghosh urged voters to consolidate behind the candidate.Some support1 report
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News at the entities that move Mamata Banerjee most-
West Bengal StructuralCongress shows electoral weakness in West Bengal and Tamil Nadu, while Pralhad Joshi notes Narendra Modi's continued electoral success.Moves Mamata Banerjee
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Bharatiya Janata Party OperationalBoth the Bharatiya Janata Party and Samajwadi Party will contest the 2027 UP Assembly elections.Moves Mamata Banerjee
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Narendra Modi OperationalThe Chief Minister of Karnataka sought Narendra Modi's intervention regarding farmer issues, while Pralhad Joshi holds Union Minister portfolios.Moves Mamata Banerjee
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All India Trinamool Congress StructuralTMC questions the Chief Minister regarding security lapses in West Bengal.Moves Mamata Banerjee
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Suvendu Adhikari OperationalAmit Shah visited Suvendu Adhikari, who is the Chief Minister of West Bengal, while he was injured.Moves Mamata Banerjee
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supreme court OperationalSpain's Supreme Court suspended voting rights, prompting Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez to call an early general election.Moves Mamata Banerjee
Connections
The 40 strongest of 224, analyzed from the reporting. The bars show how strongly a change on one side reaches the other.-
West Bengal Structural
Mamata Banerjee's political career and leadership are fundamentally defined by and operate within the political structure of West Bengal.
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Rahul Gandhi Operational
The leaders actively coordinate political strategy and participate in the INDIA bloc alliance through mutual support and joint actions.
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Narendra Modi Operational
The relationship is defined by active political competition, electoral rivalry, and ongoing opposition regarding governance in India.
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All India Trinamool Congress Structural
Mamata Banerjee is the founder and central leader whose personal authority and factional claims define the structure and legitimacy of the All India Trinamool Congress.
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Arup Roy Operational
Arup Roy leads a rival faction actively competing against Mamata Banerjee for control of the TMC party.
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Suvendu Adhikari Operational
Intense and continuous political rivalry characterized by electoral challenges, public attacks, and mutual political opposition.
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Bharatiya Janata Party Operational
The relationship is defined by intense, active political competition, electoral conflict, and mutual accusations between the BJP and Mamata Banerjee.
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Ritabrata Banerjee Operational
The relationship is defined by an intense, ongoing political rivalry and factional struggle for control of the TMC party leadership.
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Abhishek Banerjee Structural
The relationship is a high-stakes political power dynamic defined by familial ties and a contested leadership hierarchy within the TMC party.
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Chandrima Bhattacharya Structural
A served as a close aide and subordinate to B, but the relationship fractured due to leadership conflict and A's resignation.
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supreme court Operational
Mamata Banerjee actively appeals to the Supreme Court regarding her political and party rights, and the Court issues judicial directions affecting her case.
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election commission Structural
The Election Commission formally regulates Mamata Banerjee's political faction, mediating disputes over party identity, symbols, and viability.
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Om Birla Structural
Mamata Banerjee's political factional viability is formally dependent on Om Birla's institutional oversight as Speaker.
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Gyanesh Kumar Operational
Mamata Banerjee actively challenges Gyanesh Kumar's role as CEC, demanding his resignation and arrest over alleged electoral irregularities.
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Shatrughan Sinha Operational
Shatrughan Sinha consistently expresses unflinching political loyalty and support for Mamata Banerjee and her leadership.
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Rabiul Alam Chowdhury Structural
Mamata Banerjee's factional leadership dictates Rabiul Alam Chowdhury's political candidacy and career trajectory.
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TMC Structural
Mamata Banerjee is the founder, chief, and supreme leader of the Trinamool Congress (TMC) political party.
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Kunal Ghosh Structural
Kunal Ghosh holds appointed roles and functions as a loyalist within the political faction led by Mamata Banerjee.
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TMC Structural
Mamata Banerjee serves as the chief and primary leader of the TMC organization.
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Ritabrata Banerjee Operational
The relationship is defined by active political conflict, leadership challenges, and schisms within the shared political organization.
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Dola Sen Operational
Dola Sen and Mamata Banerjee are actively involved in political events, frequently accompanying, commenting on, or being detained with each other.
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Congress Operational
Mamata Banerjee and Congress actively coordinate politically, forming alliances and sharing ideological opposition against the BJP.
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Abhishek Banerjee Structural
The relationship is defined by a senior leader/nephew dynamic within a political faction, involving leadership challenges, factional alignment, and suspensions.
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Kapil Sibal Transactional
Kapil Sibal is providing ongoing legal representation services for Mamata Banerjee in court proceedings.
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Kalyan Banerjee Operational
Kalyan Banerjee and Mamata Banerjee maintain a volatile political relationship characterized by factional disputes, leadership challenges, and mutual political support within the TMC.
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Samik Bhattacharya Operational
The relationship is characterized by active political competition, mutual accusations, and shared political context in West Bengal.
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high court Operational
The High Court actively intervenes in and challenges the political and election processes related to Mamata Banerjee.
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Kakoli Ghosh Dastidar Operational
The relationship evolved from close aide and long-time supporter to one involving active leadership challenge and internal party dissent.
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Abhishek Gupta Structural
Abhishek Gupta's employment status was formally changed by Mamata Banerjee due to external pressure.
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Firhad Hakim Structural
Hakim served as a close lieutenant to Banerjee in a past leadership capacity.
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Baruipur Shared context
Mamata Banerjee is actively engaged in Baruipur due to political issues, including rallies and investigations into local crimes.
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Abhishek Manu Singhvi Structural
A operated as a representative within a political faction led by B.
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Sudip Bandyopadhyay Operational
Sudip Bandyopadhyay is a close political associate and confidant within Mamata Banerjee's political faction.
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Aroop Biswas Operational
The relationship has evolved from a close aide role to an active leadership challenge within the TMC party bloc, involving mutual political influence.
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Dilip Ghosh Operational
Dilip Ghosh actively criticizes Mamata Banerjee's political claims, leadership, and actions.
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Modi Operational
The competitive political rivalry between A's associated party and B's associated party resulted in a decisive electoral defeat for B.
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Droupadi Murmu Operational
The relationship is characterized by direct political coordination, including meetings and seeking presidential intervention regarding law and order and alliances.
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Giriraj Singh Operational
The relationship is characterized by active political competition, with Giriraj Singh publicly challenging and attacking Mamata Banerjee's administration ahead of by-elections.
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Sonia Gandhi Operational
The relationship is characterized by active political coordination, including discussions regarding potential alliances and mutual support for candidates.
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Gautam Deb Structural
Mamata Banerjee appointed Gautam Deb to a key organizational role within her political structure.
History
Events by the month they beganOctober 2026
23 events- The Election Commission oversees bypolls in West Bengal and hears leaders from various political factions.
- CEC Gyanesh Kumar is accused of implementing the Sangh Parivar agenda.
- TVK opposes the implementation of the SIR exercise, alleging it was targeted at political rivals.
- Saurav Das was arrested in Delhi, and the DMK simultaneously sought political alliances with Sharad Pawar, Uddhav Thackeray, and Mamata Banerjee.
- A large political march occurred in Delhi, involving several leaders, demanding the resignation of Gyanesh Kumar.
- Mamata Banerjee protests electoral irregularities while Rahul Gandhi leads opposition campaign amid government action in Delhi.
- Suvendu Adhikari defeated Mamata Banerjee as chief minister, while Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury criticized the election conduct.
- A staged peaceful protest occurred in Delhi, leading to accusations against the BJP/Delhi Police and questioning the protection of Gyanesh Kumar.
- Mamata Banerjee led a rally in North Kolkata demanding the resignation of the Chief Election Commissioner.
- Multiple political figures, including Dhruv Rathee, Arvind Kejriwal, Mamata Banerjee, Pinarayi Vijayan, and Manik Sarkar, were detained in New Delhi on July 6, 2026.
- Protests are underway against the revision of electoral rolls, involving several prominent political figures.
- Suvendu Adhikari outlined policy changes that depart from the predecessor's approach.
- BJP criticized Mamata Banerjee's predecessor's policies and organized the first Durga Puja in the state.
- The All India Trinamool Congress held a protest in the national capital, Delhi.
- Mamata Banerjee and other political figures were detained in Delhi during a protest.
- TMC held a protest regarding alleged irregularities found during the electoral roll revision process.
- Mamata Banerjee decided to stay in Delhi, and Abhishek Banerjee will travel there, canceling her return to Kolkata.
- Leaders of the INDIA alliance, including Rahul Gandhi, Mamata Banerjee, and Droupadi Murmu, met on October 9 to discuss alliance matters.
- Suvendu Adhikari promised road linkages to Tamluk and Haldia, while Mamata Banerjee backed a Congress nominee.
- Welfare schemes were utilized by political parties to counter misconceptions among Bengali-speaking Muslims.
- Mukul M. Sangma is identified as a senior TMC leader, and Mamata Banerjee led the original TMC in Meghalaya.
- CBI raids and arrests target political leaders across multiple states, including Mann, Kejriwal, Soren, and Banerjee's associates, ahead of various elections.
- A legal notice has been sent regarding a medical records leak involving the Bangur Institute of Neurosciences.
September 2026
25 events- The political fallout from the demands for the removal of the Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) is underway, impacting various political strategies.
- The Election Commission is determining the fate of party names and symbols amid faction claims during bypolls in West Bengal.
- Opposition is tracking alleged excesses and irregularities by the Election Commission.
- Dilip Ghosh criticized Mamata Banerjee's leadership and alliance status.
- Mamata Banerjee, former Chief Minister of West Bengal, announced pan-India protests against the Chief Election Commissioner of India, Gyanesh Kumar, and demanded his arrest.
- Sarma criticized the INDI Alliance's undermining of the Election Commission, amid political uproar involving Gandhi and Banerjee.
- ECI schedules by-elections across India, with political commentary predicting a candidate's victory.
- The All India Trinamool Congress in West Bengal is demanding fresh polls due to election manipulation and has suffered the loss of its poll symbol.
- Mamata Banerjee lost the Nandigram assembly bypoll election to Suvendu Adhikari.
- Mamata Banerjee addressed leaders in Kolkata, seeking to oust the Left Front government while BJP used corruption issues against Trinamool.
- ECI actions led to the arrests of Humayun Kabir and Saiful Islam, alongside the freeze of the TMC's election symbol amid ongoing disputes.
- A led faction is seeking an early decision on various petitions related to internal political maneuvering.
- TVK began organizational activities in Bengal, while the ECI barred TMC factions from using its name.
- ECI decided party symbol ownership and Mamata Banerjee's TMC faction announced support for a Congress candidate.
- Kunal Ghosh and Mamata Banerjee held a political association meeting on September 1, 2026.
- Mamata Banerjee challenged the Election Commission's decision regarding the freeze of her party's name and symbol.
- Kunal Ghosh is contesting the upcoming Kolkata Municipal Corporation (KMC) elections. He is known to be a loyalist of Mamata Banerjee.
- Mamata Banerjee accused the ECI of issues amid political fallout, including her party's defeat in Bihar.
- The Election Commission recognized rival TMC groups led by different figures, including Arup Roy, as separate parties in Tripura.
- CPI(M) calls for outreach against CEC Gyanesh Kumar and Mamata Banerjee demands the CEC's ouster over SIR list.
- Mamata Banerjee criticized the Election Commission over the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) exercise, while Sukhbir Singh also raised objections.
- Mamata Banerjee attended a political rally in Serampore, West Bengal.
- EC decisions are affecting election integrity in West Bengal, leading to demands for Gyanesh Kumar's immediate arrest.
- Milan Pradhan, a leader in the TMC faction in West Bengal, is currently facing criminal charges in the state.
- Mamata Banerjee endorsed the Indian National Congress in Nandigram, while Kunal Ghosh urged voters to consolidate behind the candidate.
June 2026
12 events- TMC explores alliance ties with Congress, backed by TMC support for Ritabrata Banerjee.
- Political instability grips the state leadership, with BJP influence leading to vertical splits in Uttar Pradesh.
- Suvendu Adhikari criticized Mamata Banerjee's leadership and responded to allegations against Ritabrata Banerjee in West Bengal.
- Modi held a rally in West Bengal, a state of India, amidst the political context of the region, including the independence of Bangladesh.
- The BJP government, led by Narendra Modi, replaced the TMC dispensation in West Bengal.
- A rebel faction led by Mamata Banerjee elected Arup Roy, who is now challenging her authority and will inform the Election Commission.
- Mamata Banerjee, Chief Minister of West Bengal, is subject to potential investigation by the Election Commission regarding her remarks.
- Shatrughan Sinha affirmed his loyalty to Mamata Banerjee's leadership on June 11, 2026.
- Political developments in West Bengal, including Mamata Banerjee's party founding and meetings with opposition leaders.
- Political rivalry and leadership struggles continue in West Bengal, involving Mamata Banerjee, Abhishek Banerjee, and Ritabrata Banerjee.
- Leadership challenges facing the Trinamool Congress after the election defeat in West Bengal.
- Mamata Banerjee's party actions are reported to affect the Indian National Congress.