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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 rebels to join BJP after Durga Puja? Remark sparks Bengal buzz

September 15, 2026 1:38 am

“Who asked him (Basunia) to become our spokesperson? ... no question of joining BJP," says Abu Taher Khan, one of the three Muslim MPs in the rebel group.

Why BJP is looking to ditch TMC rebels, go solo in Bengal civic polls

September 11, 2026 6:18 am

State BJP chief Samik Bhattacharya says national-level alliance does not automatically translate into local tie-up; party looks to test waters after Assembly poll victory.

Trinamool factions led by Ritabrata, Mamata get poll panel invite for Delhi meet

September 10, 2026 3:56 am

: Move comes 2 days after it announced by-polls in two Bengal seats, where the dispute over the party symbol is likely to come up.

TMC office ransacked: Abhishek Banerjee's 'thuggery' barb, BJP's 'staged' reply

September 03, 2026 12:01 pm

The TMC leader accused the BJP of using “violence, vandalism and intimidation” against the Opposition and urged the Calcutta High Court to take note.

TMC office billboard scuffle row: Derek O’Brien appears before Kolkata police

September 02, 2026 7:43 pm

The police booked Abhishek Banerjee and Derek O’Brien following a ruckus at the party office on Camac Street on August 27 as the Kolkata Municipal Corporation officials removed an alleged unauthorised hoarding at the party office.

TMC MP Derek O'Brien skips summons in Camac Street scuffle case, called again

August 31, 2026 9:20 pm

The police served notices on TMC MPs Derek O'Brien and Abhishek Banerjee over an incident in which party workers allegedly assaulted police officers attempting to dismantle an ‘illegal’ billboard in Kolkata.

TMC office signboard row: Police issue summons to Abhishek; building owner serves vacation notice

August 30, 2026 11:12 am

However, Abhishek Banerjee had accused the police of "hooliganism". alleging that senior TMC leaders and workers were harassed by the cops.

‘TMC will return soon’: 3 months after defeat, Mamata declares comeback

August 28, 2026 5:54 pm

Trinamool Congress chief Mamata Banerjee slammed the BJP for ‘capturing Bengal by theft’ and alleged the Election Commission was ‘used to hijack the election’.

Why are women not receiving money under Annapurna scheme?’: Mamata targets BJP

August 25, 2026 10:14 am

TMC chief alleges scheme beneficiaries are being removed from rolls and discriminated against; says party will identify those denied benefits

‘Never took a single penny’: TMC ex-minister Ashish Banerjee found dead at party office

August 17, 2026 2:11 am

A relative said Ashish Banerjee, a five-time former MLA for Rampurhat, hoisted the national flag on Independence Day at the TMC office and stayed there all day.

TMC PHOTOS

Mamata Banerjee refuses to resign after defeat in West Bengal polls, alleges conspiracy

May 05, 2026 6:15 pm

Banerjee alleged large-scale irregularities in the counting process, claiming that the mandate in nearly 100 seats was “looted”

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 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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