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Mamata Banerjee accuses a rebel Trinamool faction of being the BJP’s B-team to support Suvendu. Rebels claim Mamata is exploiting martyrs' sacrifices for political gains and favoring her family.

The Rajya Sabha was adjourned six times due to a paper leak. Opposition members protested as three individuals who switched from Trinamool to BJP took oaths, while Congress members heckled BJP leader Mahesh Kewat and shouted 'seat chori'.

Four Bengali migrants detained by Delhi Police last year and pushed into Bangladesh were repatriated to India on July 8, 2026 after a year-long legal battle. Trinamool MP Samirul Islam assisted the family during this process.

The NDA is leveraging potential splits in Trinamool and Sena, as well as realignment in Tamil Nadu, to strengthen its position ahead of the delimitation Bill. The INDIA bloc is consolidating strategies for the Monsoon Session of Parliament, with Congress's parliamentary group set to meet.

The Election Commission of India (ECI) extended the deadline for Ritabrata's faction of Trinamool to file a response until July 25 after they requested additional time. Mamata's faction has criticized the ECI for granting this further extension.

Madan Mitra resigns from Mamata Banerjee's Trinamool party and joins a rebel faction. This follows Enforcement Directorate summons against him and his family in a municipal recruitment scam.

Police have frozen 12 additional bank accounts of Trinamool containing over ₹1,000 crore, following complaints of illegal fund diversion. The Enforcement Directorate had previously frozen three accounts with ₹440 crore, and the High Court will address the case on Monday. A Rajya Sabha MP criticized the ED's action, questioning why temple funds are not similarly targeted.

The Calcutta High Court permitted Trinamool to operate frozen accounts under judicial supervision, appointing retired judge Subrata Talukda to countersign cheques. Trinamool's accounts, holding ₹440 crore, were frozen in June following a complaint from a rebel MLA.

The Enforcement Directorate is conducting raids at five locations to investigate alleged financial misconduct, including unlawful money collection and routing of funds through bank accounts linked to AITC. The probe focuses on suspected financial dealings and funds used for chartered flights.

CPI(M) leader Minakshi Mukherjee was targeted with eggs being hurled at her. This is the first such incident against a CPI(M) leader, following similar attacks on Trinamool leaders, including Abhishek Banerjee, Mahua Moitra, Madan Mitra, and Kunal Ghosh, after they were voted out of power on May 4.

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.

Trinamool infighting has escalated with Ritabrata Banerjee's camp reportedly taking control of the party headquarters. Ritabrata Banerjee and other MLAs from his group met the Election Commission's full bench in Delhi to stake a claim for the party.

The Calcutta High Court has directed West Bengal to establish guidelines for transporting accused persons following a rise in egg attacks on arrested individuals, including local Trinamool leaders, councillors, and former MLAs since the state's regime change.

Political parties, including Trinamool and Aam Aadmi Party, along with DMK and Independent MP Kapil Sibal, have written to the Chief Justice of India (CJI) regarding SIR and the role of the Election Commission of India (ECI). Trinamool leader Derek O’Brien mentioned that the letter was signed by these entities.

The Calcutta High Court refused an urgent hearing in cases involving Trinamool leader Abhishek Banerjee, who had requested an early hearing to facilitate his planned overseas trip for eye treatment.

Sabyasachi Dutta was arrested by Bidhannagar City Police on June 8 for extortion. Investigators seized approximately 3.5 kg of gold from his flat and bank locker prior to the arrest.

Trinamool rebels removed Mamata as the party chairperson. Abhishek Banerjee was removed as party general secretary, and Arup Roy was unanimously selected as the new chairperson. The decision was made by rebel MLAs led by Ritabrata Banerjee, who claims support from 65 out of 80 MLAs.

CID is questioning Trinamool veteran Sobhandeb in a signature forgery case. He was initially selected as the Leader of Opposition but lost the position when a majority of MLAs supported Ritabrata Banerjee.

Abhishek Banerjee stated that armed individuals at an airport posed a security threat, while Trinamool claimed it was a 'murder bid'. The party's general secretary was among the first leaders attacked after losing the May 4 elections.

CBI is questioning a Trinamool MLA in the R.G. Kar rape and murder case. The investigation involves a former legislator linked to the incident.

The Trinamool party is experiencing an existential crisis. This is due to internal mutiny caused by the prevailing need to be on the winning side.

Udayan Guha, a former Trinamool Minister, was arrested in a cheating case involving allegations of collecting 'cut money' under the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana since 2016, police say.

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.

Trinamool rebels merged with NCPI to avoid a dispute over the 'original' party tag. The merger is significant as the Delimitation Bill may be introduced soon, and the rebel Trinamool MPs supporting NDA will vote on it.

Congress accuses Amit Shah of orchestrating a Trinamool split and merger bid. Jairam Ramesh claims this move aims to secure a two-thirds majority for the NDA in the Lok Sabha.

The Calcutta High Court is set to hear a plea from Abhishek seeking protection. A controversy over signature forging has caused a rift in Trinamool, leading to a party split.

The Calcutta High Court provided relief to former Minister Aroop Biswas regarding the Messi event fiasco. He is required to appear before the police for questioning and submit his passport to the court.

Trinamool's rebellion has reignited the government's chances of passing the Delimitation Bill. The bill was previously defeated in April due to insufficient votes for the required two-thirds majority.

20 of 29 Trinamool MPs are forming a separate bloc to support the BJP-led NDA government in Parliament. Barasat Lok Sabha MP Kakoli Ghosh Dastidar is leading the group. They are in talks with Union Minister Bhupendra Yadav.

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.

Ajmal Siddiqui, Trinamool's minority cell secretary, resigned and accused Abhishek Banerjee of causing the party's collapse through a dictatorial attitude and past actions including false cases and demands for money.

Ritabrata Banerjee, a rebel Trinamool leader, claims the party has been taken over by Abhishek Banerjee and corporate brokers. He denies BJP involvement in the split, reaffirms his faction's anti-BJP stance, and hints at potential rebellion among Trinamool MPs.

Relief material recoveries have led to several Trinamool leaders being investigated, with some arrested and others facing protests. Disaster-relief supplies such as blankets, tarpaulins, and food grains were allegedly found at their homes and offices.