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TMC (AITC (official) TMC (alternatives))

TMC (AITC (official) TMC (alternatives))
  • Abbreviation AITC (OFFICIAL) TMC (ALTERNATIVES)
  • Founder Mamata Banerjee
  • Founded 1 January 1998 (27 Years Ago) (1998-01-01)
  • Country India
  • Headquarters 30B Harish Chatterjee Street, Kolkata 700026
  • Eci Status State Party
  • Parliamentary Chairperson Sudip Bandyopadhyay
  • Ideology Bengali Nationalism, Regionalism, Populism, Welfarism, Progressivism, Social Liberalism, Secularism

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TMC (AITC (official) TMC (alternatives)) BIOGRAPHY

Last Updated : 23 Jan 2025
All India Trinamool Congress: A Bengal Powerhouse Founded on January 1, 1998, by Mamata Banerjee, the All India Trinamool Congress (AITC) emerged as a breakaway faction from the Indian National Congress. Quickly establishing itself as a dominant force in West Bengal's political landscape, the AITC's...

TMC NEWS

TMC on the offensive over SIR, why PM Modi wants BJP to temper Bengal pitch

December 04, 2025 1:43 pm

“The PM sounded convinced that the right way of communicating could alla fears, apprehensions about the SIR exercise, if any,” said a source, adding that Modi asked the MPs to counter the TMC government's narrative that SIR would lead to the exclusion of voters. 

After Mamata govt’s U-turn on Waqf law, minister says ‘Muslims won’t stay quiet’

December 03, 2025 11:28 am

Siddiquallah Chowdhury, who is also president of Jamia Ulema-e-Hind’s West Bengal branch, has questioned the government's U-turn on the Waqf law.

'Is seeking debate on SIR, asking for accountability a drama?’: Abhishek slams PM Modi

December 02, 2025 9:32 am

Says just because BJP has won a few states doesn't mean they are not unanswerable to people

Deadline extended for SIR: What it means for voters and BLOs

December 01, 2025 9:28 am

While a section of BLOs heave a sigh of relief, others say not enough; BJP welcomes EC move

11 arrested, two detained for killing two TMC workers in Malda: Police

November 29, 2025 11:23 am

The incident took place when the meeting was underway to settle a dispute over a tractor entering a field, says the police

BJP leader Suvendu not to attend Lokayukta meeting chaired by Bengal CM Mamata

November 28, 2025 8:54 pm

The BJP leader said his boycott extended to all meetings chaired by the chief minister.

TMC panchayat pradhan & his aide shot at in Howrah, remain critical: Police

November 29, 2025 8:15 am

BJP's district general secretary Biswajit Roy said the violence reflected the "collapse of policing" in the state.

TMC panchayat chief shot on open road in Howrah, hospitalised along with associate

November 28, 2025 2:05 pm

Debobrata Mondal alias Babu Mondal and Anupam Rana were on a motorcycle when they were hit from ‘very close range’, police said

BJP says woman party worker pushed off roof by ‘TMC miscreants’, police arrest one

November 22, 2025 7:57 am

Police said, prima facie, the incident appears to be a personal dispute between relatives over construction of a house.

TMC to organise mega rally on Babri Masjid demolition anniversary

November 19, 2025 6:13 pm

‘The BJP, with SIR, has sharpened their communal campaign… We will counter that to mobilise a secular vote bank towards us,’ a senior TMC leader said.

TMC PHOTOS

As 'Nabanna Abhijan' rally turns violent; Bengal BJP calls for 12-hour bandh on Wed

August 27, 2024 8:40 pm

The Nabanna Abhijan was called by a little-known students’ outfit Paschim Banga Chhatra Samaj.

Social distancing norms go for a toss as party supporters celebrate poll triumph

May 02, 2021 9:46 pm

As the nation is witnessing an unprecedented crisis, a huge violation of covid protocol and social distancing norms are a common site in victory celebrations

West Bengal polls: Glimpses of star-power and firepower on the campaign trail

April 02, 2021 7:23 pm

The second phase of the West Bengal Assembly election, scheduled to be held in eight phases, ended on April 1. The third phase will be held on April 6.

Former BJP leader and Union minister Yashwant Sinha joins TMC

March 25, 2021 4:54 pm

Sinha, a senior BJP leader during Atal Bihari Vajpayee rule, told reporters it was call of the hour to ensure TMC win the assembly elections with a thumping majority which will herald defeat of Modi government in 2024 Lok Sabha polls and save the country.

Mamata Banerjee in hospital for injuries to her ankle, right shoulder, neck

March 11, 2021 12:39 pm

Sources said the Election Commission has sought a report from West Bengal Chief Secretary Allapan Bandyopadhyay, its general observer Ajay Naik and special police observer Vivek Dubey on the incident by 5pm Friday.

TMC's Martyrs’ day rally goes virtual amidst Covid-19 pandemic

July 21, 2020 4:02 pm

The rally, held in memory of the 13 youth Congress workers killed in police firing in Kolkata on July 21, 1993, is usually held at Esplanade in the heart of Kolkata.

Mamata Banerjee's TMC observes its annual Martyrs' Day today, to unveil strategy for next LS polls

July 21, 2018 1:38 pm

In Photos: The Martyrs’ Day rally is organised by the party every year on July 21 in the memory of 13 Youth Congress activists killed in police firing in 1993 during the Left Front regime in West Bengal.

TMC supporters celebrate sweeping victory, BJP secures second spot

May 17, 2018 6:17 pm

The ruling Trinamool Congress is all set for a clean sweep in the three-tier West Bengal panchayat polls, the counting for which began on Thursday morning amid tight security.

Bengal civic polls: Trinamool Congress shows its grip on state with clean sweep

October 10, 2015 10:20 pm

The victories reiterate the Trinamool Congress’ continuing hold over urban electorate.

TMC VIDEOS

Govt. following 'Divisive India' over 'Digital India': Derek O' Brien

January 20, 2016 9:35 am

Hyderabad, Jan 20 (ANI): Trinamool Congress (TMC) leader Derek O'Brien on Wednesday alleged that the NDA Government is following a 'Divisive India' policy by dividing students on the basis of caste.He added that on the one hand, Centre talks of 'Digital India' while on the other it plays politics of caste with students. He was addressing students protesting against the recent suicide of a Dalit scholar in the Hyderabad University.

PM Modi has links with terrorist: TMC

January 06, 2016 7:47 am

Kolkata, Jan 06 (ANI): Trinamool Congress (TMC) Party leader Idris Ali on Wednesday accused Prime Minister Narendra Modi of having links with terrorist in regard to the Pathankot terror attack. He questioned the recent visit of Prime Minister Modi to Pakistan, saying that there was something suspicious. He also stated that Communist Party of India (M) leader Gautam Deb would be strictly dealt with for making absurd remarks over Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee over the Saradha scam row.

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