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Trinamool Congress (TMC)
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- Abbreviation TMC
- Founder Mamata Banerjee
- Founded 1 January 1998 (27 Years Ago) (1998-01-01)
- 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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Trinamool Congress (TMC) BIOGRAPHY
All India Trinamool Congress: A West Bengal Powerhouse Founded 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 in West Bengal's political landscape, the party's rise under Baner...
TRINAMOOL CONGRESS NEWS
Mamata calls for unity among all Opposition parties to fight BJP, CPM rebukes her
May 10, 2026 5:30 am
However, CPIM reacted sharply to her call, saying she only was responsible for BJP's rise in the state. CPIM Central Committee member Sujan Chakraborty said, “She has no credibility of fight against BJP.
BJP made women's quota a poll pitch in Bengal, but fewer women MLAs got elected
May 09, 2026 3:30 am
Women made up 15% of the outgoing House and will comprise only 12.5% of the new Assembly; TMC has 18% women legislators, while BJP’s number stands at 11%
Governor dissolves West Bengal Assembly amid Mamata refusing to resign as CM
May 08, 2026 3:48 am
The current Assembly was constituted in May 2021 after the Trinamool Congress, under the leadership of Mamata Banerjee, returned to power for the third consecutive term in the state.
‘I have not been defeated, will not resign’: Mamata Banerjee alleges assault and vote loot, day after BJP sweeps Bengal
May 06, 2026 4:47 am
Mamata Banerjee alleged that votes were looted through EVM manipulation and the TMC was planning action against the BJP and the Election Commission.
From earning Rs 4,000 as a house help to the Bengal Assembly: Meet BJP MLA Kalita Majhi
May 05, 2026 2:40 pm
Kalita Majhi won the Ausgram seat in West Bengal’s Purba Bardhaman district, defeating TMC candidate Shyama Prasanna Lohar by 12,535 votes.
BJP's sweep in Bengal cannot be reduced to one factor. Here are five
May 05, 2026 2:36 pm
Given that only a small fraction of Muslims — around 30 per cent of the population — are likely to have supported the party, its current vote share of roughly 46 per cent, points to an unusually high level of Hindu consolidation, estimated at nearly 65 per cent
Tasting success: BJP celebrates historic mandate with fish, jhaalmuri
May 05, 2026 4:48 am
At the BJP’s office on 6, Murlidhar Sen Lane in Kolkata, however, the mood was more local in flavour as supporters tucked in jhaalmuri, echoing a moment from the campaign trail when Prime Minister Narendra Modi had stopped to eat the snack in Jhargram.
From R G Kar to 'Syndicate': Five big reasons for Mamata Banerjee's undoing
May 05, 2026 7:54 am
In the 2024 Lok Sabha elections, Mamata's party had bettered its tally by 7, winning 29 out of the 42 parliamentary seats in Bengal. But in the 23 months that followed, some key events are seen to have pushed the Bengal voter to the tipping point
Don’t leave counting centres till process over: Mamata, Abhishek brief TMC agents
May 03, 2026 8:10 am
The two-phase assembly polls were held on April 23 and April 29, with counting of votes scheduled for May 4.
Supreme Court to hear today TMC plea against EC directive on counting supervisors
May 02, 2026 5:04 am
The TMC had argued that it was issued without any jurisdiction. The party also contended that the Election Commission has not made any such arrangement in four other states which also went to polls along with Bengal.
TRINAMOOL CONGRESS PHOTOS
TMC lists 10 ‘pratigyas’ in 2026 manifesto, focus on women-centric schemes
March 20, 2026 7:07 pm
These 10 pledges include a ₹500 hike in the Lakshmir Bhandar scheme for women and the launch of healthcare camps in every block of the state
CBI probe on, school job aspirants hold protest in Kolkata
December 19, 2022 10:56 pm
Nine organisations of agitating job seekers and would-be-teachers in government schools organised a joint rally in Kolkata on Monday to assert their demands amidst CBI probe in school jobs scam.
'No Vote to BJP' rally in West Bengal
March 10, 2021 11:37 pm
After Modi's Visva-Bharati address, Mamata's show of strength at Santiniketan
December 29, 2020 7:34 pm
Mamata Banerjee, during a rally in Bolpur, branded Visva-Bharati VC Bidyut Chakrabarty as a "BJP man", and said that he plans to destroy the rich heritage of the hallowed institution by "importing divisive and communal politics inside its campus".
Amid BJP-TMC war of words, Amit Shah's show of strength in Bengal
December 21, 2020 12:57 am
Union Home Minister and senior BJP leader Amit Shah Sunday held a roadshow in Bolpur area of Birbhum district in West Bengal.
Rainbow of colours in Lok Sabha election campaign
March 18, 2019 8:49 am
The Election Commission of India announced that the general elections will be held in seven phases across India starting April 11 and the results will be announced on May 23
Darjeeling turns into war zone as GJM steps up agitation for separate 'Gorkhaland' state
June 17, 2017 6:50 pm
On the third day of the indefinite strike, Darjeeling and the surrounding hills in northern Bengal turned into a war zone.
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 candidate Baichung Bhutia campaigns in Darjeeling
March 29, 2014 10:20 am
Baichung Bhutia has been fielded by Trinamool Congress from the high-strung Darjeeling seat.
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TRINAMOOL CONGRESS VIDEOS
TMC MP Sudip Bandyopadhyay In CBI Custody, To Be Produced In Court Today
June 22, 2020 7:15 pm
No one is safe in West Bengal: Rajnath Singh
January 21, 2016 12:02 pm
Barasat (WB) Jan 21 (ANI): Home Minister Rajnath Singh on Thursday addressed a rally at Barasat in West Bengal. Addressing the rally, he said no one is safe in West Bengal. The Malda incident was not a small incident and the Trinamool Congress (TMC) government and West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee should consider the matter seriously. They should make it clear that who was responsible for the incident.
BJP, RSS is trying to polarise electorate in WB: Derek O'Brien
January 17, 2016 9:53 am
Kolkata, Jan 17 (ANI): Trinamool Congress leader Derek O’Brien on Sunday targeted the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) over dirty communal politics and their attempt to polarise the electorate. He added that the BJP was trying to change the narrative of development in West Bengal, but he was sure that the people in the state would give them a befitting answer.
TMC should stop taking advantage of communal tensions: Naqvi
January 17, 2016 7:25 am
New Delhi, Jan 17 (ANI): Minister of State for Parliamentary Affairs Mukhtar Abbas Naqvi on Sunday took a dig at West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee after posters praising West Bengal were seen in New Delhi on Sunday. He said that instead of pasting posters in the national capital, Trinamool Congress (TMC) should paste them in Malda or in places where communal clashes are taking place. He added that TMC should stop taking advantage of communal tensions.
Malda incident will backfire on Mamata Govt.: Naqvi
January 14, 2016 7:58 am
New Delhi, Jan 14 (ANI): Minister of State for Parliamentary Affairs Mukhtar Abbas Naqvi on Thursday said that the communal card would no longer help the ruling Trinamool Congress (TMC) in the upcoming polls in West Bengal, adding that the Malda incident will backfire on Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee government.
Idris Ali's statement is 'publicity stunt': BJP
January 06, 2016 11:43 am
New Delhi 06 Jan (ANI): Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Rahul Sinha on Wednesday alleged that Trinamool Congress (TMC) leader Idris Ali's statement is a publicity stunt. The leader was confident that if investigated, there will be links of Idris with terrorist outfits functioning outside India. The National Secretary of BJP also demanded an apology either from the TMC party or from its leader.
Idris Ali is 'mentally sick': BJP
January 06, 2016 9:12 am
New Delhi, Jan 06 (ANI): Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Kailash Vijayvargiya on Wednesday countered Trinamool Congress leader Idris Ali's statement and said that he is mentally sick. He described the speech as means to disturb the peace of the society. Idris had accused Prime Minister Narendra Modi of having links with terrorists in regard to the recent Pathankot terror attack.
