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Trinamool Congress: Political party in India
The All India Trinamool Congress is an Indian political party that is mainly influential in the state of West Bengal. It was founded by Mamata Banerjee on 1 January 1998 as a breakaway faction from the Indian National Congress and rapidly rose to prominence in the politics of West Bengal under her leadership. Presently, it is ruling the state of West Bengal beside being the third-largest party in India in terms of number of MPs just after the BJP and INC.

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If you want Rs 3k Annapurna dole, fill up BJP form: Minister in West Bengal

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One nation, one poll idea not pragmatic, says Congress

Congress deemed the one nation-one election concept impractical and criticized the government for releasing speculative ideas. Other opposition parties like TMC and CPI also opposed it, calling it a..
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United, say junior doctors as tape hints at 'differences'

Junior doctors in Kolkata are pressured by protesters to adopt a hardline stance on the RG Kar rape and murder case, demanding live streaming of discussions with the Bengal government. An audio tape..
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TMC's Derek O'Brien targets CBI over delay in charge sheet in doctor rape-murder case

Trinamool Congress leader Derek O'Brien has expressed concern over the CBI's delay in filing a charge sheet in the RG Kar hospital rape-murder case. He emphasized the need for swift justice and..
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TMC’s Mahua Moitra files complaint against Sebi chief with Lokpal for alleged 'quid pro quo arrangements'

Trinamool Congress MP Mahua Moitra has filed a complaint with the Lokpal against SEBI Chairperson Madhabi Puri Buch, alleging improper conduct and quid pro quo arrangements. The complaint highlights..
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'Will file case, drag him to court': BJP slams LoP Rahul Gandhi over his remarks on 'Sikhs'

BJP leaders have condemned Rahul Gandhi for his comments on Sikhs made in Virginia, daring him to repeat them in India. They accused him of tarnishing India's image and recalled Congress's role during..
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SC junks Abhishek Banerjee & wife’s pleas to quash ED summons

The Supreme Court has dismissed the pleas of Trinamool Congress MP Abhishek Banerjee and his wife Rujira to quash ED summonses related to an alleged illegal mining case. The court held that PMLA..
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'Untrue and incendiary': Doctors' body slams TMC MP Abhishek Banerjee for calling youth's death consequence of doctors' protest

West Bengal Joint Platform of Doctors demands an apology from TMC MP Abhishek Banerjee for his false claim that a youth died due to doctors' protests. The doctors assert the patient received prompt..
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'Have suffered patiently...': TMC MP Jawhar Sircar says he will quit Rajya Sabha over over Kolkata doctor's rape-murder

Sircar, a retired IAS officer, claimed that corruption by a section of leaders of his party and lack of action against them was one of the reasons for his decision.
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Kolkata doctor rape-murder case: Bengal CM Mamata clarifies remarks made at Trinamool event, says, 'never threatened...'

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Thursday clarified her recent remarks and stated that she did not utter a single word against students or their protests in her speech at the recent..
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'Sorry': West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee dedicates Trinamool event to Kolkata rape-murder victim

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee expressed grief over the rape and murder of a trainee doctor at RG Kar medical college.
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Doctor rape-murder case: Abhishek Banerjee finally breaks silence amid rift reports with CM Mamata Banerjee

TMC general secretary Abhishek Banerjee has finally broken his silence on the brutal rape and murder of a trainee doctor at Kolkata's RG Kar Medical College.
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Stopped transfer twice, colleagues call him 'mafia': Who is Dr Sandip Ghosh, ex-principal of Kolkata's RG Kar hospital?

Dr. Ghosh's rapid reappointment led to widespread speculation about his alleged connections with the ruling Trinamool Congress, with many accusing the political party of shielding him from..
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'Thoda sabr rakhiye aur kursi ka peti baandh lijiye, mausam bigadne wala hai': TMC's Abhishek Banerjee to PM Modi govt

Taking part in the discussion on the union budget, Abhishek Banerjee claimed that BJP-led NDA government is "on borrowed time" and "it is creaky, shaky coalition".
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Govt convenes all-party meet today ahead of Monsoon Session, TMC to skip meeting

The Monsoon Session of Parliament is set to begin on July 22 and will run until August 12, with the Budget scheduled to be presented on July 23.
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'I would be killed if ...': Trinamool MP Sougata Roy claims death threats over arrested party member Jayant Singh


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'TMC men routinely whip women in public': BJP shares another video of women being trashed in Bengal

In New Delhi on Tuesday, BJP shared a video showing Jayanta Singh, an associate of TMC MLA Madan Mitra, attacking a woman. BJP IT cell head Amit Malviya said the gang lynched a woman and her daughter..
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BJP slams TMC for flogging case in Kolkata


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Bengal governor seeks action-taken report from CM Mamata on flogging video case

West Bengal governor CV Ananda Bose on Monday urged CM Mamata Banerjee to submit a report on the public flogging incident in the Uttar Dinajpur district. A video showing the public flogging of a couple..
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FIR against TMC MP Mahua Moitra for 'derogatory' social media post on...

The Trinamool Congress (TMC) leader commented on a video posted on X that showed Sharma arriving at the site of a stampede in Uttar Pradesh's Hathras.
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Delhi Police files case against TMC MP Mahua Moitra over her derogatory 'pajama' remark on NCW chief Rekha Sharma


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TMC leader Mukul Roy critical after head injury


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Ahead of Union Budget, INDIA bloc ups ante over Lok Sabha deputy speaker post

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Bengal governor dubs Speaker administering oath to 2 TMC MLAs 'violation of Constitution', writes to President Murmu

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'Choo kit, kit, kit ... and it was 240': Trinamool MP Kalyan Banerjee mocks BJP's '400-paar' claims


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'Street justice': BJP targets TMC over another video of woman being assaulted in Bengal


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'Lost my uterus, lost my...': TMC leader Mahua Moitra attacks BJP in Parliament

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Opposition MPs protest in Parliament premises against Centre's 'misuse' of ED, CBI

Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal, Delhi Ministers, former Jharkhand CM Hemant Soren, and TMC Ministers by ED and CBI in various cases invited criticism from many sectors.
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West Bengal: BJP slams TMC after horrific video of woman being assaulted in public goes viral

The West Bengal police on Sunday filed a suo motu case and arrested one person in connection with the video in which a person is seen beating a woman at Chopra in the Islampur area of Uttar Dinajpur..
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LS Speaker election: Did Congress avoid seeking division of votes due to TMC reluctance?

The opposition's strategic move in the Speaker's election aimed at fostering bipartisanship, despite Trinamool Congress's reservations. TMC's delayed decision and the absence of voting division raised..
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'No one contacted us': TMC says 'not consulted' as INDIA bloc fields K Suresh for Speaker post


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Opposition makes its intent clear with 'save democracy' march

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House sitting marred by Oppn MPs on chairpersons panel skipping oath

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Mamata Banerjee names & shames TMC netas for hoarding money

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TMC MP Saket Gokhale alleges exit poll predictions manipulated stock markets, urges Sebi action


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Watch: Rahul Gandhi, Opposition MPs wave Constitution copies while PM Modi takes oath in Parliament

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TMC accuses Centre of creating hindrances for state govt in getting foreign investments

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Lok Sabha polls: TMC MPs meet Sebi officials, seek probe into stock market 'manipulation'

Trinamool Congress MPs called for Sebi investigation into stock market manipulation post exit polls, citing Rs 30 lakh crore loss to small investors. On June 3, a day before the 2024 Lok Sabha results..
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Assembly by-polls: TMC announces candidates for 4 seats in West Bengal

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2 TMC netas killed; Suvendu moves High Court over violence

Two Trinamool workers were murdered in post-poll clashes in Bengal involving TMC and rivals. The violence led to injuries and demands for arrests, highlighting post-election tensions.
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TMC MPs visit protesting farmers, say will raise their demands in Parliament

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Mamata switched off all her lights during PM Modi's oath ceremony: TMC's Sagarika Ghose

Trinamool Congress Rajya Sabha MP Sagarika Ghose mentioned on Monday that West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee turned off all her lights and remained in darkness throughout the swearing-in..
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TMC general secretary Abhishek Banerjee to attend INDIA bloc meeting instead of Mamata Banerjee


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Diamond Harbour Lok Sabha Election Results 2024: TMC's Abhishek Banerjee set to make third consecutive win

This victory not only solidifies his dominance and influence within the TMC but also significantly impacts West Bengal's political landscape.
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How Mamata Banerjee stopped BJP juggernaut in West Bengal, defied exit polls to consolidate TMC's bastion

Mamata Banerjee-led Trinamool Congress defied exit poll projections to script a big turnaround in West Bengal, stopping BJP in its tracks
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Lok Sabha elections: Mamata Banerjee leads Trinamool to another big win, party leads in 30 seats


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Trinamool's actress-turned-politicians Rachna Banerjee, Sayani Ghosh, June Maliah take big leads in West Bengal

Three actress-turned-politicians from Trinamool Congress - Rachna Banerjee, Sayani Ghosh, and June Maliah - are all leading in their respective constituencies
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Lok Sabha election results: TMC leading on 24 seats in West Bengal

Trinamool Congress is leading on 24 seats in West Bengal as the counting of votes in the Lok Sabha polls is progressing, as per the Election Commission.
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