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TMC faces a leadership crisis and rebellion, alongside a contest in the Barasat assembly constituency.

15 reports, 9 independent Updated Jul 18
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TMC faces a leadership crisis and rebellion, alongside a contest in the Barasat assembly constituency.

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Mamata BanerjeeAbhishek BanerjeeKakoli Ghosh Dastidar

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  1. A politician has left the TMC due to corruption allegations.Sub-event
  2. An investigation into the national general secretary is underway, involving Abhishek Banerjee and Kakoli Ghosh Dastidar, who are leading a faction of dissident MPs.Sub-event
  3. A faction defecting from the TMC seeks recognition in Parliament, with the Speaker hearing the claims.Sub-event
  4. Protests have erupted targeting the residence of Mamata Banerjee in West Bengal.Sub-event
  5. High-level political discussions are underway regarding potential shifts towards the NDA bloc, including a potential merger under bloc leadership, alongside committee work on central welfare schemes.Sub-event
  6. TMC defections are impacting the chances of government formation.Sub-event
  7. Kirti Azad and Mamata Banerjee are involved in the political fallout of the TMC split.Sub-event
  8. TMC is currently facing an internal leadership challenge as it reviews merger requests from a rebel faction.Sub-event
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  1. Political tensions led to an egg attack outside the chief's residence on January 1, 2026.Sub-event
  2. Senior leaders are facing allegations of misconduct, including creating a hostile work environment in Parliament, leading to a leadership challenge and calls for investigation.Sub-event
  3. Faction leads to discredit of main leadership; CID investigates TMC general secretary.1 source
  4. Successful election and appointment as Chief Minister following the political crisis.1 source
  5. Investigation links leader's comments to Home Minister Amit Shah.1 source
  6. Political tensions rise as Saugata Roy targets Narendra Modi amid leadership challenges facing TMC.1 source
  7. The CID has taken over an investigation into the death of a close confidant of a former Chief Minister, which occurred in Odisha.Sub-event
  8. A TMC faction merged with the NCPI bloc, seeking political alignment and support from Narendra Modi and NDA interests.Sub-event
  9. Leadership challenges are emerging within the TMC party, involving Arup Chakraborty.1 source
  10. Kakoli Ghosh Dastidar joins Mamata's movement amid TMC leadership crisis.1 source
  11. Leadership crisis deepens with factional mergers and passing of responsibilities to Abhishek Banerjee.1 source

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