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Rajya Sabha MP Jaya Bachchan met TMC chief Mamata Banerjee at her Kalighat residence in Kolkata, with Derek O'Brien also present. While no official announcement was made regarding any political strategy or alliance, the meeting has reignited speculation about opposition unity. Political observers believe the discussion reflects continued dialogue between opposition leaders despite recent public disagreements, with national issues and future cooperation reportedly among the topics discussed.

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee unexpectedly hit the streets of Kolkata on Wednesday, leading a 1.2-kilometre protest march against the ongoing hawkers removal campaign.

Starting from Esplanade and ending at Subodh Mallick Square, the march saw participation from senior TMC leaders, local hawkers and supporters. Banerjee opposed the eviction drive, calling action without proper rehabilitation unjust and harmful to the livelihoods of thousands of street vendors.

The surprise protest reportedly caught the administration off guard and has sparked fresh political debate in West Bengal. The development also comes amid discussions over internal political tensions within the Trinamool Congress.

Former West Bengal Chief Minister and Trinamool Congress chief Mamata Banerjee has moved the Calcutta High Court challenging the Bhabanipur Assembly election result. BJP leader and current Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari had defeated Banerjee by 15,105 votes in the 2026 West Bengal Assembly elections. The petition seeks judicial review of the outcome, and the court will now decide whether there are sufficient grounds for a detailed hearing.

West Bengal politics heads to the courtroom. Mamata Banerjee has challenged the Bhabanipur election result in the Calcutta High Court after losing the seat to BJP's Suvendu Adhikari by over 15,000 votes.

The political turmoil within the Trinamool Congress has intensified after MP Mahua Moitra launched a blistering attack on senior leader Sudip Bandyopadhyay. Accusing him of feigning illness and secretly travelling to Delhi, Mahua alleged that he betrayed the party leadership and even mocked him over reports of a meeting with Union Minister Bhupender Yadav. Her remarks came after Sudip's controversial comments suggesting that Mamata Banerjee should be moved to the role of “Chief Advisor.” Other TMC leaders, including Kunal Ghosh and Kalyan Banerjee, have also criticized the veteran MP as speculation over a rebel faction and possible political realignments continues to grow.

As the internal crisis within the Trinamool Congress deepens, party general secretary Abhishek Banerjee has reportedly written to Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla, urging him to recognize the All India Trinamool Congress (AITC) only as a single and united parliamentary party. The move comes amid claims that rebel MPs are attempting to form a separate bloc and seek independent recognition in Parliament. In his letter, Abhishek is said to have requested that no faction claiming to be the “real TMC” be granted official status or privileges. With the party's power struggle now reaching Parliament, all eyes are on the Speaker's next move.

Political turmoil inside the Trinamool Congress appears to be deepening after reports claimed senior MP Sudip Bandyopadhyay has joined the rebel camp following the party's 2026 West Bengal Assembly election defeat. According to reports, the veteran leader supports a proposal to retain Mamata Banerjee in a guiding role as ‘Chief Advisor’ while introducing new leadership within the party. Rebel leaders claim they now have the backing of 22 MPs and are exploring recognition as a separate parliamentary bloc. Meanwhile, TMC MP Kalyan Banerjee has strongly condemned the move, calling it an act of betrayal against Mamata Banerjee. Official confirmation from the party leadership is still awaited.