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TMC leader Udayan Guha arrested in Kolkata's Phoolbagan

Former TMC MLA Udayan Guha was arrested in Kolkata, escalating political tensions. Meanwhile, Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla summoned TMC leader Abhishek Banerjee to discuss 20 rebel MPs who merged with the NCPI, seeking separate parliamentary seating. Banerjee, previously unavailable due to ED questioning, will now meet the Speaker on…

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Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla calls TMC MP Abhishek Banerjee on June 19 to discuss rebel MPs row

Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla has called upon the Trinamool Congress national general secretary Abhishek Banerjee for a discussion on June 19 regarding the 20 rebel MPs and his stance on the matter, sources said on Wednesday.

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"Defectors' team has no credibility, TMC led by Mamata remains genuine party": Kirti Azad slams rebel camp

Trinamool Congress MP Kirti Azad dismissed rebel MPs merging with the Nationalist Citizens Party of India as lacking legitimacy, asserting Mamata Banerjee's TMC remains the "genuine" party with significant electoral backing. The Lok Sabha Speaker is reviewing the status of the 20 rebel MPs before making a decision on their…

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TMC MPs' NCPI merger bid revives memories of Arunachal's Khandu playbook

Twenty rebel Trinamool Congress MPs plan to merge with a lesser-known party. This move echoes a 2016 Arunachal Pradesh political realignment. Legal opinions are sought on the merger's validity. Constitutional experts highlight that only a political party can merge, not individual legislators. The TMC leadership disputes the rebel MPs' merger…

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From Rs 75 in cash to the Lok Sabha spotlight: The obscure party at the centre of the TMC rebellion

An unknown political party, the Nationalist Citizens Party of India, is now central to national politics. Twenty Trinamool Congress MPs announced a merger with the NCPI. This move, if approved, would significantly change the Lok Sabha's composition. The NCPI, previously with minimal presence, would become a major force. The development…

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Lok Sabha Speaker gave Abhishek Banerjee 2-hour notice during ED questioning: Sources

Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla will hear both sides of the Trinamool Congress regarding a rebel faction's merger request. This comes amid a standoff over a summons issued to Abhishek Banerjee. Banerjee was unable to attend a meeting due to an Enforcement Directorate interrogation. The Speaker will decide on the…

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"Not democratic": TMC's Kirti Azad slams rebel MPs for merging with 'unrecognised' NCPI

Trinamool Congress MP Kirti Azad has strongly condemned twenty rebel TMC MPs. He labelled them as traitors for joining the Nationalist Citizens Party of India. Azad questioned the legitimacy of this new political entity. He stated the TMC has informed the Lok Sabha Speaker about its stance. The party believes…

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LS Speaker to decide on TMC rebel MPs after hearing both sides; meeting with Mamata Banerjee's faction

Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla is reviewing a split within the Trinamool Congress. Twenty rebel MPs have merged with the Nationalist Citizens Party of India. The Speaker will decide after hearing both sides. The TMC has called the move misleading and undemocratic. The rebel group claims to have met the…

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From Rs 75 in cash to the heart of a TMC revolt: The unlikely political journey of NCPI

The Nationalist Citizens Party of India, NCPI, a little-known outfit with just Rs 75 cash, is now in the national spotlight. Twenty dissident Trinamool Congress MPs announced their merger with the NCPI. This move could make the NCPI a significant force in the Lok Sabha. The party registered in January…

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Kolkata Municipal Corporation elections to be held in December: CM Suvendu Adhikari

Kolkata Municipal Corporation elections will be held by December this year. Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari made the announcement. This follows the dissolution of the Trinamool Congress-controlled body. An administrator is currently in charge. Elected representatives will return through polls within the year. Services are considered emergency services. Elections will be…

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New Trip.Biz Research Finds 53% of Business Travellers Book Outside Approved Channels Due to Lack of Content

SINGAPORE, June 15, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Nearly one-third of companies using a corporate online booking tool (OBT) report that 20% or more of travel spend is booked outside the approved platform, with 53% citing missing content as the main driver, reveals new research from Trip.Biz, the business travel brand of…

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TMC MLA Rathin Ghosh leaves ED office after questioning in municipality recruitment scam probe

TMC MLA and former West Bengal minister Rathin Ghosh left the Enforcement Directorate office in Kolkata after participating in the agency's probe into the alleged municipality recruitment scam. The ED is investigating alleged irregularities in municipal recruitments, with Ghosh appearing before officials as part of the ongoing inquiry.

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NCPI welcomes merger with 20 rebel MPs from TMC: 'Why won't I be happy if my party grows?'

Dey said that the decision about the merger from NCPI was taken by the party president, Shewly Kundu, adding that he remains committed to the party's growth and expressed a willingness to engage with the new members to support Prime Minister Narendra Modi and work with the BJP-led National Democratic…

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West Bengal court issues arrest warrant against Abhishek Banerjee aide in land scam case

An arrest warrant has been issued for Sumit Roy, a close associate of TMC leader Abhishek Banerjee. Roy is wanted in connection with a land scam case in Paschim Medinipur district. Police have been unable to locate him despite extensive searches. Roy has approached the Calcutta High Court seeking anticipatory…

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'Was it Didi standing for election, or was it us?': TMC rebel MP Arup Chakraborty questions Mamata Banerjee after faction merges with NCPI

Defending the decision of the rebel MPs, Chakraborty said, "Was it Didi standing for election, or was it us? Whom did the public vote for? Mamata Banerjee wasn't standing in the elections everywhere. There is no such thing as 'our party'... A party doesn't belong to just one person or…

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What is NCPI? Why 20 TMC rebel MPs want to join this unknown Tripura party which could emerge as NDA's 2nd largest ally

Twenty dissident TMC MPs have announced a merger with the Nationalist Citizens Party of India (NCPI), a move they say complies with anti-defection rules and allows them to seek separate recognition in Parliament. A little-known political party that once fielded just three candidates in the Tripura Assembly elections has unexpectedly…

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TMC MP Abhishek Banerjee appears before ED in primary school jobs scam case

Trinamool Congress leader Abhishek Banerjee appeared before the Enforcement Directorate in Kolkata on Monday for questioning in connection with the alleged school jobs scam. Investigators are focusing on the money trail and seeking to reconcile financial and communication data with Banerjee's statements to trace alleged proceeds of crime.

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'Reject political turncoats': Slogan of obscure party now welcoming TMC rebels

A small political party, the Nationalist Citizens Party of India, has unexpectedly entered national politics. This happened after twenty Lok Sabha MPs from the Trinamool Congress announced their merger with the NCPI. The NCPI had previously fielded candidates in the Tripura assembly elections with minimal success. The rebel MPs stated…

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The NCPI gambit: TMC rebels' unlikely escape route runs through an obscure party

Twenty Trinamool Congress Lok Sabha MPs have joined the Nationalist Citizens Party of India. This move bypasses legal hurdles and allows them to maintain their parliamentary presence. The strategy aims to create political space outside Mamata Banerjee's control. The BJP benefits from parliamentary support without immediate organizational integration in West…

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TMC rebel MPs may seek separate party recognition, Speaker to decide: Dilip Ghosh

West Bengal minister Dilip Ghosh said the Lok Sabha Speaker will decide on any request by rebel TMC MPs for separate party recognition after examining their submissions. He also commented on CID questioning of Abhishek Banerjee, saying the TMC leader has appeared before agencies multiple times and continues to receive…

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TMC turmoil deepens: Rebel camp to merge with NCPI, extends support to NDA; party MPs call it "betrayal"

A major split has rocked the Trinamool Congress. Twenty Lok Sabha MPs have joined the Nationalist Citizens Party of India. They will now support Prime Minister Narendra Modi's National Democratic Alliance. The rebel MPs have requested a separate sitting in Parliament. This move marks a significant political development. The party's…

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Rebel TMC MPs announce merger with Nationalist Citizens Party, seek separate seating in Lok Sabha

A significant split is unfolding within the Trinamool Congress. Rebel MPs have announced their merger with the Nationalist Citizens Party. They met Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla to request separate seating arrangements in Parliament. This move signals a major challenge to Mamata Banerjee's leadership. The party's electoral symbol is also…

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"All TMC MPs, MLAs were involved in fraud": West Bengal Minister Gouri Shankar Ghosh

West Bengal Minister Gouri Shankar Ghosh has leveled serious corruption charges against the Trinamool Congress. He alleges widespread scams and the illicit sale of government jobs involving TMC MPs and MLAs. Ghosh predicts central investigative agencies will soon hold top party leaders accountable.

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TMC MP Sudip Bandyopadhyay says he is with rebel camp, backs advisory role for Mamata

Senior TMC MP Sudip Bandyopadhyay has joined a dissident faction seeking control of the party's parliamentary wing. He supports a proposal to keep Mamata Banerjee in an advisory role. Rebels claim more MPs will join, increasing their Lok Sabha strength. They plan to seek recognition as a separate parliamentary bloc.

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Abhishek Banerjee writes to LS Speaker, urges rejection of separate group status for TMC

Trinamool Congress leader Abhishek Banerjee has written to Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla. He requested that no separate group or faction of the party be recognized. Banerjee wants the Trinamool Congress to be treated as a single entity. The party wants an opportunity to be heard before any decision is…

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