- Following recent state Assembly polls, Suvendu Adhikari has become the Chief Minister of West Bengal, capitalizing on the decline of the TMC and the successful campaign of the BJP.
- Leadership challenges facing the Trinamool Congress after the election defeat in West Bengal.
- Leadership issues continue in West Bengal as Mamata Banerjee and Suvendu Adhikari navigate internal party dissent, leading administrative meetings since May 26th.
Political rivalry and leadership struggles continue in West Bengal, involving Mamata Banerjee, Abhishek Banerjee, and Ritabrata Banerjee.
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Updated Jul 22
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Political rivalry and leadership struggles continue in West Bengal, involving Mamata Banerjee, Abhishek Banerjee, and Ritabrata Banerjee.
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What this event is mainly aboutHow it developed
Newest first. Tap a step to see who reported it.- A led faction is seeking an early decision on various petitions related to internal political maneuvering.Sub-event
- Abhishek Banerjee commented on law and order in West Bengal and accused the BJP of attacking Mamata Banerjee.Sub-event
Kalyan's loyalty to Mamata and Ritabrata's opposition define the current factional split.1 source
- Madan Mitra launched a sharp attack on Abhishek Banerjee amid escalating party confrontation and resistance to CBI pressure in West Bengal.Sub-event
- Multiple political developments unfolded in West Bengal on July 1st, including Ritabrata Banerjee's faction meeting the ECI and Abhishek Banerjee aligning with Mamata Banerjee.Sub-event
- Factions led by both Mamata Banerjee and Ritabrata Banerjee sought separate events at Esplanade in Kolkata on June 30, 2026.Sub-event
- Leadership challenges escalate as a faction led by Aroop Biswas challenges the leadership claims of the party, leading to requests to freeze accounts and defending the West Bengal government in court.Sub-event
Leaders are organizing rally preparations amid factional defections and power struggles.1 source
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Leadership issues continue in West Bengal as Mamata Banerjee and Suvendu Adhikari navigate internal party dissent, leading administrative meetings since May 26th.Also in this story
- Mohammed Salim accused Mamata Banerjee of political opportunism and divide tactics during a discussion on governance in West Bengal.
- CBI forms SIT to probe Abhishek Gupta, leading to administrative actions by Mamata Banerjee and Suvendu Adhikari.
- Mamata Banerjee and Suvendu Adhikari are seeking investment through outreach in Mumbai to improve West Bengal's development record.
- The Chief Minister sets new standards for civil service conduct in West Bengal.
The entities involved
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Mamata Banerjee
Former Chief Minister of West Bengal
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Abhishek Banerjee
Indian politician
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Ritabrata Banerjee
Indian politician
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