Mamata Banerjee
Coverage of Mamata Banerjee in the Nexus archive.
- Mamata hits out at Trinamool rebels, dares them to join BJP
Mamata Banerjee criticizes Trinamool rebels for switching loyalties after the party's defeat in Assembly polls, accusing them of betrayal despite winning on the party symbol. The party split as a majority of MLAs and MPs decided to change allegiances.
- Mamata Banerjee faces fresh jolt as TMC Bengal chief Chandrima Bhattacharya resigns
Chandrima Bhattacharya, TMC Bengal chief, resigned from all party positions, causing speculation about her future ties with the Trinamool Congress. Mamata Banerjee faces a political setback due to the resignation.
- Ritabrata says he has support of 65 Trinamool MLAs, dares rivals to take floor test
Ritabrata claims support from 65 Trinamool MLAs and challenges rivals to a floor test. MLAs backing Mamata Banerjee were not invited to a Business Advisory Committee meeting convened by the Speaker.
- Lok Sabha Speaker invites Mamata faction to ‘present case’ amid TMC split
Lok Sabha Speaker invited Mamata Banerjee's faction to present their case amid a TMC split. The invitation, sent at 2 pm on June 16, asked party General Secretary Abhishek Banerjee to meet the Speaker by 4 pm the same day while he was being interrogated by the Enforcement Directorate in Kolkata.
- Kolkata’s Damnatio memoriae moment
The BJP government in West Bengal is removing statues and symbols from the previous Trinamool Congress government, particularly those associated with Mamata Banerjee, and altering Kolkata's color-scape to saffron.
- Rebel TMC MP Kakoli’s son to return gift from Mamata, send legal notice over remarks
Kakoli's son is returning a gift from Mamata Banerjee and sending a legal notice over her remarks. Banerjee had accused a TMC MP of attempting to split the party after failing to secure a poll ticket for her son.
- Mamata rejigs TMC's youth, women wings; removes Saayoni, Mala Roy from key positions
Mamata Banerjee reorganized the Trinamool Congress's youth and women's wings, removing Saayoni and Mala Roy from key positions. Mala Roy, Kolkata Dakshin MP, was replaced by Alifa Ahmed as president of the Trinamool Mahila Congress.
- FIR against former CM Mamata Banerjee over alleged communal remarks in Bengal
A FIR has been filed against Mamata Banerjee, the TMC chief, for alleged communal remarks made during a protest against the SIR. The protest involved a minority community, and Banerjee reportedly advised them to disregard the BJP's 'misleading' statements.
- Debate on real TMC settled; Mamata, Abhishek represent fake TMC: BJP
BJP's national spokesperson Shehzad Poonawalla accused the TMC of an 'implosion' due to dynastic politics and Mamata Banerjee's preference for her nephew over the party. The BJP claims Mamata and Abhishek represent a 'fake TMC'.
- Shatrughan Sinha vouches support for Mamata Banerjee amid allegations of joining rebel group of TMC
Shatrughan Sinha supports Mamata Banerjee amid allegations of joining a rebel group of TMC. He emphasizes mutual support based on past loyalty.
- Decoding SIR impact in West Bengal
The BJP secured a decisive victory in West Bengal's post-SIR polls, while AITC chief Mamata Banerjee alleged electoral manipulation. The SIR process involved large-scale deletions and additions of electors, affecting the demographic composition and influencing the results alongside anti-incumbency and communal polarisation.
- Watch: U.S. and Iran exchange strikes in major escalation | Above the Fold | 10.06.2026
The U.S. and Iran exchanged strikes, with Iran retaliating against U.S. military facilities, leading to escalating tensions in West Asia. Political developments in India included a Congress debate over Meenakshi Natarajan's Rajya Sabha nomination, turmoil within the TMC, and Mamata Banerjee's meeting with Sonia Gandhi.
- Mamata Banerjee meets Sonia Gandhi
Mamata Banerjee and Sonia Gandhi held a closed-door meeting at Gandhi's residence in Delhi. The discussion between the two leaders took place without public disclosure.
- West Bengal CID reaches Mamata Banerjee’s residence over forgery allegations
A team of CID officials entered Mamata Banerjee's residence in West Bengal following forgery allegations. The officials faced a standoff with party supporters before entering the residence.
- Any cat to catch the mice
Three events in India—Germany's UN Security Council defeat linked to pro-Israel alignment, the emergence of the Cockroach Janta Party protesting judicial insults, and the INDIA opposition group's unification efforts—threaten to destabilize the Modi government. These developments highlight tensions in India's foreign policy, youth-driven political movements, and internal political fragmentation.
- How one of India's most successful female politicians is losing her party
Mamata Banerjee's Trinamool Congress party is experiencing a decline following its loss of power in West Bengal. The party, once dominant, is now unraveling weeks after the electoral defeat.
- Suvendu Adhikari | The Bengal pivot
Suvendu Adhikari, a former trusted lieutenant of Mamata Banerjee, has unseated her from power and become West Bengal's first BJP Chief Minister.
- Mamata Banerjee meets Kejriwal ahead of INDIA bloc meeting
Mamata Banerjee and Abhishek Banerjee met Arvind Kejriwal in Delhi ahead of an INDIA bloc meeting. The Trinamool Congress (TMC) confirmed the meeting in a statement.
- Mamata travels to Delhi to attend INDIA bloc meeting amid speculation of split among Trinamool MPs
Mamata Banerjee, former West Bengal chief minister, traveled to Delhi to attend an INDIA bloc meeting, accompanied by Rajya Sabha MP Dola Sen and Lok Sabha MP Kalyan Banerjee. The meeting occurs amid speculation of a split among Trinamool MPs.
- Why is there a rebellion in the Trinamool Congress? | Explained
A rebellion emerged within the Trinamool Congress legislature party, triggered by unspecified events. MLAs Ritabrata Banerjee and Sandipan Saha were expelled from the party, raising concerns about internal stability. Mamata Banerjee and the party now face significant challenges stemming from the unrest.
- India news: Mamata Banerjee presses ahead with protest amid turmoil in TMC
Mamata Banerjee is proceeding with a sit-in protest in Kolkata amid escalating tensions within the TMC. The protest is taking place as internal turmoil persists in the party.
- India news: Mamata Banerjee vows to 'fight or die' at protest in Kolkata
Mamata Banerjee vowed to 'fight or die' during a protest in Kolkata, accusing the BJP-led state government of targeting TMC leaders and forcibly evicting hawkers.
- From trusted aide to biggest rival: Suvendu Adhikari set to become West Bengal chief minister
Suvendu Adhikari is set to become the next chief minister of West Bengal, a former ally of Mamata Banerjee who has joined the BJP. This development marks a significant shift in West Bengal's political landscape. Adhikari's transition from a trusted aide to a rival is notable.
- ‘Defeated by conspiracy’: West Bengal chief minister refuses to resign after election loss
Mamata Banerjee, West Bengal's chief minister, refuses to resign after losing elections to Narendra Modi's Bharatiya Janata party, ending her party's 15-year rule. The Bharatiya Janata party won an overwhelming victory in the state elections. Banerjee claims the election was 'forcefully captured' by Modi's party.
- India's fiercest female politician faces a fight for survival
Mamata Banerjee has lost the West Bengal state, putting her party and political future in doubt. This loss affects her political standing and influence. The outcome throws her survival as a prominent politician into question.
- West Bengal Chief refuses to resign after ‘dirty’ election
West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee refuses to resign after her party Trinamool Congress's defeat in the election. The election was described as 'dirty'. Banerjee's decision comes despite her party's loss.
- Modi Stakes Prestige on Key State Poll as Voter Roll Row Grows
Prime Minister Narendra Modi's political standing is at risk in a crucial state election as disputes over voter rolls intensify. Mamata Banerjee, a prominent opposition leader, is highlighted in the context of the unfolding electoral tensions.