The Supreme Court of India has dismissed a plea by Trinamool Congress MP Abhishek Banerjee and his wife challenging the Enforcement Directorate’s summons related to a money laundering investigation into alleged recruitment irregularities in West Bengal schools. The court ruled that Banerjee and his wife must appear before the ED in New Delhi, rejecting their request to be summoned in Kolkata.
West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee has dedicated the Trinamool Chhatra Parishad Foundation Day to the victim of the recent Kolkata rape-murder case, calling for swift justice. The gruesome crime has sparked nationwide protests and doctors’ strikes. Meanwhile, the BJP’s call for a 12-hour bandh in West Bengal was rejected by the state government, with authorities assuring the public that normal life will continue uninterrupted.
West Bengal Jails Minister Akhil Giri has been asked to resign by the ruling Trinamool Congress (TMC) after he was seen threatening a female forest officer in a video. Giri, who has a history of controversial remarks, refused to apologize despite being instructed to do so by the party. The incident has sparked widespread criticism, with the BJP demanding his arrest.
Trinamool Congress MP Mahua Moitra has been booked by the Delhi Police for a derogatory social media post against NCW chief Rekha Sharma. The post, which has since been deleted, was made in response to a video of Sharma visiting the Hathras stampede venue. Moitra shared her location with the police and dared them to take action immediately.
The Vadodara Municipal Corporation (VMC), governed by the BJP, has issued a notice to former Indian cricketer and recently elected Trinamool Congress (TMC) Lok Sabha MP Yusuf Pathan, accusing him of encroaching on a piece of land claimed by the civic body. Despite the state government’s rejection of VMC’s proposal to sell the plot to Pathan in 2012, the newly elected MP has allegedly encroached on the land by erecting a compound wall. VMC standing committee chairman Shital Mistry confirmed the notice and stated that the corporation will take further action if the encroachment is not removed.
The All-India Trinamool Congress (AITC) has strategically crafted and implemented welfare schemes, particularly those targeting women, as a cornerstone of its politics in West Bengal since coming to power. The Lakshmir Bhandar scheme, providing cash assistance to women aged 25-60, emerged as a game-changer in the recently concluded Lok Sabha elections. Moreover, allegations of corruption leveled by the BJP were countered by the Trinamool, who successfully articulated Bengali regional aspirations. By highlighting issues of deprivation and opposing the Citizenship (Amendment) Act, the party gained electoral mileage and increased its support base among Muslims. This shift demonstrates a new direction in subnational politics, emphasizing welfare initiatives and regional identity.
West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee has demanded the removal of Prime Minister Narendra Modi from power, calling on political parties not to support a government led by him. She has also made public appeals to members of the Bharatiya Janata Party and Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh to revolt against Modi’s leadership. Banerjee believes that only by ousting Modi can the country be safe and secure. She has reached out to opposition leaders like Akhilesh Yadav, Uddhav Thackeray, and Sharad Pawar to form a united alliance against Modi.
Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge has convened a meeting of the Indian National Developmental, Inclusive Alliance (INDIA) on June 1 in Delhi. The meeting aims to assess the alliance’s performance in the ongoing elections and strategize ahead of the results on June 4. However, the Trinamool Congress has expressed its inability to attend due to the last phase of polling in West Bengal on June 1.
The Trinamool Congress (TMC), led by Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee, is facing electoral challenges in the ongoing Lok Sabha elections from the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and the Left-Congress combine. Internally, the party is grappling with a divide between the old guard and the new leadership. The demand for fresh faces has been growing, but the TMC has been conservative in its ticket allocation, with senior leaders like Saugata Roy and Sudip Banerjee being fielded in key constituencies. This has led to criticism and accusations of inaccessibility and complacency. The debate over experience versus youth within the party has intensified with the rise of Abhishek Banerjee, Mamata’s nephew and MP. Despite his calls for a retirement age in politics, Mamata remains the driving force in the TMC, making key decisions on ticket distribution. The party has also nominated young candidates like Debangshu Bhattacharya and Sayoni Ghosh. The challenge for both Mamata and Abhishek Banerjee is to maintain unity within the party and prevent public disputes, as the BJP and the Left-Congress seek to make gains in West Bengal.
Home Minister Amit Shah has launched a scathing attack on the Trinamool Congress (TMC), accusing it of promoting appeasement, mafia rule, and corruption in West Bengal. Addressing rallies in Ranaghat and Birbhum Lok Sabha constituencies, Shah alleged that women in Sandeshkhali were tortured on the basis of religion and criticized Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee for her silence on the issue.
