A fresh political controversy has erupted in West Bengal after the unveiling of a statue of legendary Bengali cinema icon Uttam Kumar. The statue, inaugurated on the actor's death anniversary, has drawn widespread criticism on social media, with many claiming it bears little resemblance to the iconic superstar.

The issue quickly turned political as opposition leaders and even voices within the Trinamool Congress questioned the quality of the statue, calling for it to be replaced. The controversy comes at a crucial time for the Trinamool Congress, which is grappling with internal divisions following a major party split.

Uttam Kumar Statue Sparks Political Storm in Bengal | Mamata Banerjee Faces Fresh TMC Crisis

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Bombay High Court cancels the bail of Shiv Sena Corporation member Mahesh Mhatre in the assault case involving hospital staff.
Bulldozer action carried out against an office linked to TMC MP Abhishek Banerjee over alleged building violations.
Olympic medalists Mirabai Chanu and Neeraj Chopra to lead India's contingent at the 2026 Commonwealth Games opening ceremony.
Ayodhya Ram Temple Trust receives numerous applications for its first Chief Executive Officer amid donation misappropriation allegations.

Bombay HC cancels Shiv Sena leader's bail | Abhishek Banerjee office demolished | Commonwealth Games

Former West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee led a protest rally over the rape and murder of an 11-year-old girl in Baruipur. She accused police of ignoring a Calcutta High Court order and letting BJP workers disrupt the Trinamool march. Mamata also claimed TMC workers were assaulted during the protest. The case has sparked statewide outrage, with political parties trading blame over law and order and the safety of children in Bengal.


West Bengal's former CM Mamata Banerjee holds protest rally, accuses BJP of disruptions 

The Trinamool Congress (TMC) is facing a massive leadership crisis as internal infighting reaches a boiling point. Senior leader and West Bengal State President Chandrima Bhattacharya has resigned from all party posts, citing hurt over accusations from Mamata Banerjee regarding her handling of the party headquarters.

Mamata aide resigns as TMC state Prez, Mamata set to assume key post 

The political crisis of TMC has taken a sharp turn for the worse. As the party was dealing with a rebellion from its MPs and MLAs, it is also now facing a battle for control of its party's assets, adding a new dimension to the power struggle. In the most recent development, the state police have frozen three of its bank accounts holding around ₹440 crore. These accounts were placed under “debit freeze”, which prevents withdrawals, but the credit facility remains operational. The party allegedly has roughly ₹600 crore in bank vaults, according to the audited financial disclosures submitted to the Election Commission.&nbsp;<h2>TMC's official treasurer</h2>Ideally, a Party's funds are issued by its National Treasurer, who is the primary legal authority on behalf of the registered political organisation for all its bank accounts. However, the TMC, following the dismal result in the recent State Assembly election, has organised into two camps. The party underwent a restructuring on June 5, after the result, probably presuming a turmoil in the loyalty of its MP and MLA. They appointed former MP Subhashish Chakraborty as the new treasurer of the organisation.&nbsp;However, Aroop Biswas, the former National Treasurer who is now aligned with the rebel camp, disputes his removal and claims he is still the rightful custodian. He claimed that since the party's leadership is contested by the majority of its electoral officials, his removal is invalid. He further claimed several cheques were signed during his tenure and are sitting at the party office, and are vulnerable to unauthorised use.&nbsp;Several rebel MLAs went to the cybercrime police station under the Bidhanagar Police Commissionerate in Salt Lake, Kolkata, questioning the source and utilisation of funds that are related to the same accounts maintained with a private sector bank. As per a copy of the complaint submitted to the police, the MLAs sought an investigation into transactions linked to three bank accounts. They are seeking a criminal probe into the ₹160 crore+ as "cut money," extorted wealth, and proceeds from scams. &nbsp;This comes as earlier in the week, Aroop Biswas sought freezing of operations in the accounts, expressing concern over their control and management. Now, the control and management of TMC funds is a multi-pronged battle from election laws to civil and criminal laws.&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/should-rss-register-organisation-priyank-kharge-mohan-bhagwat-debate-1781867487190">RSS registration row: What are the arguments for and against formal registration?</a><h2>The entity battle</h2>The real control of the funds lies with the entity, which is the Trinamool Congress. As the bank has frozen the fund, the rebel faction now must approach the ECI and prove the test of majority under Section 15 of the Election Symbols (Reservation and Allotment) Order, 1968, as per the precedent set during the Shiv Sena Shinde vs Thackeray and NCP Ajit Pawar vs Sharad Pawar splits. The test of the majority will happen in two wings in the legislative wing and the organisational wing. The ECI will decide how many elected MPs and MLAs support each faction in the legislative wing and how many central working committee and national executives support in the organisational wing. Once the ECI decides which faction is the "real" party, that ruling is taken to a civil court to formally lift the HDFC Bank debit freeze and hand over account access to the recognised treasurer. While the criminal probe settles separately. &nbsp;The TMC leadership, Abhishek Banerjee, met Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla and sought to disqualify 20 dissident MPs in Parliament. The rebels roughly hold 71 per cent of MPs and 81 per cent of MLAs, a huge numerical majority making it a one-sided battle. But it becomes more entangled as 20 MPs have formally joined NCPI, making their claim null and void.Further, &nbsp;the battle for entity is likely to become stranger as, according to insider reports, a faction among the rebel group, like June Maila, Saayoni Gosh, and Mitali Bag, want a clean break, while others, the Real TMC group led by Ritabrata Banerjee, insist on fighting the ECI battle specifically and claim the party identity and the frozen assets.&nbsp;&nbsp;

As rival factions claim legitimacy, the TMC split has expanded into a battle over ₹440 crore in frozen funds, party ownership and organisational control.

The political crisis of TMC has taken a sharp turn for the worse. As the party was dealing with a rebellion from its MPs and MLAs, it is also now facing a battle for control of its party's assets, adding a new dimension to the power struggle. In the most recent development, the state police have frozen three of its bank accounts holding around ₹440 crore. These accounts were placed under “debit freeze”, which prevents withdrawals, but the credit facility remains operational. The party allegedly has roughly ₹600 crore in bank vaults, according to the audited financial disclosures submitted to the Election Commission. TMC's official treasurer Ideally, a Party's funds are issued by its National Treasurer, who is the primary legal authority on behalf of the registered political organisation for all its bank accounts. However, the TMC, following the dismal result in the recent State Assembly election, has organised into two camps. The party underwent a restructuring on June 5, after the result, probably presuming a turmoil in the loyalty of its MP and MLA. They appointed former MP Subhashish Chakraborty as the new treasurer of the organisation. However, Aroop Biswas, the former National Treasurer who is now aligned with the rebel camp, disputes his removal and claims he is still the rightful custodian. He claimed that since the party's leadership is contested by the majority of its electoral officials, his removal is invalid. He further claimed several cheques were signed during his tenure and are sitting at the party office, and are vulnerable to unauthorised use. Several rebel MLAs went to the cybercrime police station under the Bidhanagar Police Commissionerate in Salt Lake, Kolkata, questioning the source and utilisation of funds that are related to the same accounts maintained with a private sector bank. As per a copy of the complaint submitted to the police, the MLAs sought an investigation into transactions linked to three bank accounts. They are seeking a criminal probe into the ₹160 crore+ as "cut money," extorted wealth, and proceeds from scams. This comes as earlier in the week, Aroop Biswas sought freezing of operations in the accounts, expressing concern over their control and management. Now, the control and management of TMC funds is a multi-pronged battle from election laws to civil and criminal laws. Also Read: RSS registration row: What are the arguments for and against formal registration? The entity battle The real control of the funds lies with the entity, which is the Trinamool Congress. As the bank has frozen the fund, the rebel faction now must approach the ECI and prove the test of majority under Section 15 of the Election Symbols (Reservation and Allotment) Order, 1968, as per the precedent set during the Shiv Sena Shinde vs Thackeray and NCP Ajit Pawar vs Sharad Pawar splits. The test of the majority will happen in two wings in the legislative wing and the organisational wing. The ECI will decide how many elected MPs and MLAs support each faction in the legislative wing and how many central working committee and national executives support in the organisational wing. Once the ECI decides which faction is the "real" party, that ruling is taken to a civil court to formally lift the HDFC Bank debit freeze and hand over account access to the recognised treasurer. While the criminal probe settles separately. The TMC leadership, Abhishek Banerjee, met Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla and sought to disqualify 20 dissident MPs in Parliament. The rebels roughly hold 71 per cent of MPs and 81 per cent of MLAs, a huge numerical majority making it a one-sided battle. But it becomes more entangled as 20 MPs have formally joined NCPI, making their claim null and void. Further, the battle for entity is likely to become stranger as, according to insider reports, a faction among the rebel group, like June Maila, Saayoni Gosh, and Mitali Bag, want a clean break, while others, the Real TMC group led by Ritabrata Banerjee, insist on fighting the ECI battle specifically and claim the party identity and the frozen assets.

As rival factions claim legitimacy, the TMC split has expanded into a battle over ₹440 crore in frozen funds, party ownership and organisational control.

Who controls TMC? ₹440 crore freeze pushes battle for ownership and legitimacy

Political uncertainty continues to grip the Trinamool Congress as senior leader Abhishek Banerjee faces questioning by the CID while rebel MPs publicly claim they have the numbers on their side. The developments come amid ongoing instability within the party, raising fresh questions about leadership, internal unity and the future direction of the organisation. As the political drama unfolds, attention remains firmly fixed on how Mamata Banerjee's party navigates one of its most challenging phases in recent years.


TMC General Secretary Questioned by CID, Rebel MPs Say Numbers Are With Them

In a major political development, around 20 rebel Trinamool Congress MPs have reportedly extended their support to the BJP-led NDA alliance, marking a significant setback for the party. The group, which had been in talks over forming a separate bloc, instead decided to merge with another political outfit before aligning with the NDA. The move follows meetings in Delhi and discussions with senior leaders, further deepening the internal crisis within the Trinamool Congress.

West Bengal Politics: 20 Rebel TMC MPs Declare Support For BJP-Led NDA

In a major political development, around 20 rebel Trinamool Congress MPs have reportedly extended their support to the BJP-led NDA alliance, marking a significant setback for the party. The group, which had been in talks over forming a separate bloc, instead decided to merge with another political outfit before aligning with the NDA. The move follows meetings in Delhi and discussions with senior leaders, further deepening the internal crisis within the Trinamool Congress.


West Bengal Politics: 20 Rebel MPs From Trinamool Congress Declare Support for BJP-Led NDA

TMC MP Kirti Azad has accused rebel leaders within the party of corruption, intensifying political tensions and internal divisions. The allegations have sparked fresh controversy within the Trinamool Congress as political clashes continue ahead of key electoral battles.

TMC MP Kirti Azad Accuses Rebel Party Leaders of Corruption

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee is facing mounting political pressure as more leaders continue to leave the Trinamool Congress, deepening concerns over internal divisions within the party. The growing exodus has intensified speculation about leadership challenges, factionalism, and the possible impact on the state’s political landscape ahead of future elections. Opposition parties are closely watching the developments as the crisis unfolds.

Mamata Banerjee Faces Biggest Political Challenge, Leaders Continue to Leave TMC

Political tensions are rising as several parliamentarians continue to distance themselves from the Trinamool Congress, signalling growing rebellion within the party ranks. The developments have sparked speculation over internal disagreements, leadership challenges, and the possible impact on West Bengal’s political landscape ahead of key elections.


Rebellion Grows as Parliamentarians Leave Trinamool Congress

Reports indicate that Congress leader Sonia Gandhi proposed a merger between the Trinamool Congress (TMC) and the Indian National Congress during closed-door meetings in New Delhi. The proposal was reportedly made amid a deepening internal crisis and mass defections within the TMC. 


Mamata Banerjee Faces Exodus From TMC, Rajya Sabha MP Sushmita Dev Resigns

Reports: Sonia Gandhi Pushes For Congress-TMC Merger

Trinamool Congress chief Mamata Banerjee met Congress leader Sonia Gandhi in New Delhi, a day after the INDIA bloc meeting brought opposition leaders together to discuss future strategy. The meeting comes at a crucial political moment, with the TMC facing internal dissent following its recent electoral setback in West Bengal. As opposition parties seek to maintain unity and recalibrate their approach ahead of upcoming political battles, the renewed engagement between Mamata Banerjee and Sonia Gandhi has drawn significant attention.

Mamata Banerjee Meets Sonia Gandhi As TMC Battles Dissent After Bengal Poll Defeat

A dramatic political development has emerged in West Bengal, with reports suggesting that 20 Trinamool Congress MPs have written to Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla seeking to join the ruling NDA. The move could reshape political equations in both West Bengal and New Delhi. This episode analyzes the potential fallout and what it means for India's political landscape.

Mamata In Touble? 20 TMC MPs Seeking To Join Ruling NDA 

Fresh signs of unrest have emerged within the Trinamool Congress, raising questions about party unity after its recent electoral setback. Reports suggest internal dissent is growing, with rebel voices challenging the leadership and exposing cracks within West Bengal's ruling political formation.

As the political battle intensifies, the developments could have major implications for Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee and the future direction of the Trinamool Congress in the state.

West Bengal Politics: Report Suggests At Least 20 MPs Planning To Quit TMC

West Bengal: Rebellion Grows Within Trinamool Congress

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee has led a major protest in Kolkata over alleged post-poll attacks, as tensions between the Trinamool Congress and the BJP continue to rise. The political showdown comes amid fresh accusations and counter-claims following recent electoral developments in the state.


Is TMC Heading For A Split? Internal Rift Deepens After Bengal Poll Defeat 

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee has led a major protest in Kolkata over alleged post-poll attacks, as tensions between the Trinamool Congress and the BJP continue to rise. The political showdown comes amid fresh accusations and counter-claims following recent electoral developments in the state.

Mamata Banerjee Leads Kolkata Dharna As BJP-TMC Tensions Escalat

Mamata Banerjee led a major protest in Kolkata against alleged post-poll violence, accusing the BJP of political attacks and restrictions, while vowing to “fight or die” in defence of TMC workers.


West Bengal: Mamata Banerjee Leads Kolkata Dharna Over 'Post-Poll Attacks'

West Bengal is set to witness a major political development as 35 new ministers are scheduled to take oath in a significant cabinet expansion. Governor RN Ravi will administer the oath of office, marking one of the largest reshuffles in the state's recent political history. The expansion is expected to strengthen governance, accommodate new faces and rebalance key portfolios within the government. 


West Bengal Govt Set for Mega Cabinet Expansion, 35 Ministers to Take Oath

Political tensions in West Bengal have intensified after TMC MP Kalyan Banerjee alleged that he was attacked and mobbed during a visit to Hooghly. The claim comes shortly after a separate controversy involving another senior TMC leader, adding to the growing war of words between the Trinamool Congress and the BJP. Banerjee alleged that individuals wearing saffron attire were involved in the incident, while political blame games continue to dominate the state's charged atmosphere.


West Bengal Politics: TMC MP Kalyan Banerjee Alleges Attack by BJP Workers

TMC MP Kalyan Banerjee claimed he suffered head injuries after being mobbed in front of a police station he visited in West Bengal's Hooghly district on Sunday to submit a memorandum against the arrest of party workers after the Assembly elections.


TMC MP Kalyan Mobbed; Claims Attacked by BJP Goons With Saffron Clothes

TMC MP Kalyan Banerjee claimed he suffered head injuries after being mobbed in front of a police station he visited in West Bengal's Hooghly district on Sunday to submit a memorandum against the arrest of party workers after the Assembly elections.

He alleged that BJP supporters were responsible for the attack on him.


TMC MP Kalyan Mobbed: Attack Comes a Day After Eggs, Stones Thrown at Fellow MM Abhishek Banerjee

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