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    Abhishek Banerjee

    Abhishek Banerjee

    MP, Lok Sabha
    Birth DetailsNovember 07, 1987 | Kolkata
    NationalityIndian
    LeaguePolitician
    EducationBBA, MBA and UGP, Institute of Planning & Management, New Delhi; I.M.I., Belgium
    Abhishek Banerjee’s Journey so far ...
    • Abhishek Banerjee is a member of the All India Trinamool Congress (AITC) and was appointed as the national president of the party’s youth wing, the All India Trinamool Youth Congress, in 2011
    • In 2014, he was elected to the Lok Sabha for the first time from the Diamond Harbour constituency in South 24 Parganas, West Bengal. During this time, he served as a member of the Standing Committee on Commerce and the Consultative Committee of the Ministry of Finance and Corporate Affairs. He was later also appointed to the Railway Convention Committee (RCC) as a member
    • He played an important role in the victory of AITC in the 2016 West Bengal Assembly elections
    • Banerjee was re-elected for a second term to the Lower House of Parliament, representing the Diamond Harbour constituency, in May 2019. This time he was appointed to the Standing Committee on External Affairs and the Consultative Committee of the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs as a member
    • Banerjee was elected as the national general secretary of the All India Trinamool Congress in June 2021

    Before you go ...
    • Banerjee takes special interest in the protection of human rights and works towards establishing communal harmony and peace in society
    • He is the nephew of the current chief minister of West Bengal, Mamata Banerjee
    • As of 2021, many senior leaders of the Trinamool Congress see Banerjee as the future leader of the party and the successor of Mamata Banerjee
    • In August 2021, he and his wife were summoned by the Enforcement Directorate) in relation to an alleged money-laundering case that is linked to a coal scam in West Bengal

    Last Updated: 26/10/2021

    Abhishek Banerjee News

    • TMC leader Abhishek Banerjee demands stricter anti-rape laws and threatens protests in Delhi if the Centre fails to act. He promises to move a private member's bill in the Lok Sabha for quicker trials. He criticizes the CBI's handling of high-profile cases in Bengal and questions BJP's stance on women's security.
    • Trinamool Congress General Secretary Abhishek Banerjee criticized the BJP and demanded a stringent anti-rape law from the Centre. He emphasized the need for time-bound legislation to address crimes against women. Banerjee also threatened to intensify protests if the law is not enacted soon, citing various incidents of atrocities against women.
    • Trinamool Congress MP Abhishek Banerjee has highlighted the low conviction rate of 26 percent for rape cases in India and called for the implementation of a stringent "anti-rape law" that mandates trials and convictions to be completed within 50 days. His demand comes in the wake of increasing incidents of rapes and atrocities against women, as documented in the last 15 days.
    • Senior TMC leader Abhishek Banerjee criticized the response to the recent rape and murder of a medic at RG Kar hospital in Kolkata, noting that 900 similar cases occurred in India during the protests. He called for a comprehensive anti-rape law with swift justice, urging state governments to pressure the central government for stricter measures.
    • Stree 2 Box Office Collection: Stree 2 has rapidly surpassed the ₹250 crore mark within six days of its release in India, with earnings reaching ₹254.55 crore. Directed by Amar Kaushik and starring Shraddha Kapoor, Rajkummar Rao, and others, the film continues the story of Stree with a new supernatural antagonist, extending its success beyond the first installment.
    • During the 'Stree 2' promotional campaign, cast members discussed their real-life supernatural experiences. Aparshakti Khurana shared a chilling incident in Delhi. Directed by Amar Kaushik, 'Stree 2' achieved strong box office results with Rs 283 crore globally. The sequel introduces a new villain and a cameo by Tamannaah Bhatia.
    • Actor Abhishek Banerjee is currently riding high, with his latest film Stree 2 breaking box office records across the board.Yet, there was a time when his career as an actor and casting director was on the brink of collapse after he was abruptly dismissed from a major project by Karan Johar’s Dharma Productions.
    • Mamata Banerjee's 'order' to the police on Monday (Aug 12) to find the perpetrator(s) by Sunday (Aug 18) or else she would have the case transferred to CBI, sounds like a deadline to clean up evidence. But with Calcutta High Court forcing her hand by transferring the case to CBI on Aug 14, she upped the stake by demanding the central investigators complete their probe by this Sunday (today) and ensure the guilty are 'hanged'.
    • Stree 2 Box Office Collection: Directed by Amar Kaushik, the movie earned ₹54.35 crore on its first day. Featuring Shraddha Kapoor and Rajkummar Rao, it achieved the highest-grossing opener of 2024. The film saw high occupancy rates across India, surpassing competitors Vedaa and Khel Khel Mein in collections.
    • This week, Bollywood released an array of new content on various platforms. Highlights included "Darling" on Disney+ Hotstar, "Vedaa" and "Khel Khel Mein" in theatres, "Chamak: The Conclusion" on SonyLIV, and "Shekhar Homes" on JioCinema. Additionally, the sequel "Stree 2" hit theatres, featuring Rajkummar Rao and Shraddha Kapoor.
    • In West Bengal, the number of households that completed 100 days of wage employment was "zero" in 2023-24, according to the written reply given by Union Minister of State for Rural Development Kamlesh Paswan in the Upper House of Parliament.
    • More than 20 Election Petitions have been filed in state high courts challenging the 2024 Lok Sabha election results across various constituencies. The grounds for these petitions varied from discrepancies in affidavits to allegations of vote manipulation. Key figures involved include former Tamil Nadu CM O Panneerselvam, Union Minister Savita Thakur, and Trinamool leader Abhishek Banerjee. Some petitions demanded EVM and VVPAT verification. The cases have been spread across states like West Bengal, Bihar, Maharashtra, Tamil Nadu, and Assam. The HC may impose up to a six-year disqualification if malpractices are confirmed.
    • Referring to the acronyms used by the BJP-led government for its various schemes, Banerjee said he will reply to to the government "in a language they understand". "Amidst the all failures in the last decade, the PM and his government achieved something truly remarkable. A world class collection of abbreviations. Every new initiative feels like almost a linguistic surprise. Hundred and ten names. I want to reply to this government in a language they understand," he said.
    • At the TMC's Dharamtala rally in Kolkata, Akhilesh Yadav and Abhishek Banerjee strongly criticised the BJP government, accusing it of using unfair tactics to maintain power and foreseeing its imminent downfall. Yadav declared the government's days are numbered, while Banerjee highlighted the BJP cutting funds to Bengal and the people teaching them a lesson in the Lok Sabha elections. The rally marked TMC's annual Shahid Diwas in remembrance of those killed in a 1993 protest.
    • Leader of Opposition Suvendu Adhikari and BJP leaders hold a dharna in Kolkata to protest alleged voter suppression and post-poll violence. Adhikari plans to launch a portal for voters who claim they were unable to vote in previous elections. The protest, approved by the Calcutta High Court, aims to draw attention to these issues. Both parties engage in verbal sparring, with Adhikari declaring July 21 as 'Death of democracy diwas'. The political landscape in West Bengal remains tense as parties prepare for upcoming battles on various fronts.
    • Analyzing India's economic shifts from surplus to GDP growth projections, Abhishek Banerjee says the focus lies on potential impacts on export sectors and bond markets, indicating promising growth opportunities in the economy. While India's increased production and exports are positive, the shift necessitates careful sector allocation in the near term to manage potential impacts on export-oriented industries.
    • Protem Speaker Bhatruhari Mahtab clarified on the floor of the House that the Opposition was not "pressing for division". Later, Congress spokesman Jairam Ramesh said on X: "INDIA parties exercised their democratic right and moved motions in support of Kodikunnil Suresh... Voice vote was taken. Thereafter, INDIA parties could have insisted on division. They did not do so. This is because they wanted a spirit of consensus and cooperation to prevail, a spirit singularly lacking in the actions of the PM and the NDA."
    • Elected as the Lok Sabha Speaker, the proceedings highlighted the ruling party's numerical advantage as opposition requests for division vote were declined, showcasing a lack of strength. The appointment process proceeded smoothly with the support from key government figures.
    • Leader of Opposition Suvendu Adhikari accuses CPI-M of cutting Hindu votes to help Trinamool Congress win 12 Lok Sabha seats in West Bengal. Adhikari criticizes CPI-M for their disrupting tactics and claims they targeted Hindu votes in elections. He also highlights CPI-M's past actions during their regime in the state.
    • In a Facebook post late on Friday night after meeting party workers and common people in his Diamond Harbour constituency, from where he was re-elected by a record margin of over 7 lakh votes, the TMC national general secretary said that the 2024 Lok Sabha polls will be etched in golden letters in history as 'jonogoner gorjon' (people's roar).
    • TMC national general secretary Abhishek Banerjee announces a short hiatus for pressing medical reasons, emphasizing understanding the needs of the people during this period.
    • Several candidates in West Bengal's 42 Lok Sabha constituencies secured victories with significant margins, including Trinamool Congress' Abhishek Banerjee in Diamond Harbour with over 7 lakh votes.
    • In the Lok Sabha elections, the Trinamool Congress (TMC) leads in 31 out of 42 constituencies in West Bengal, with the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) ahead in 10. TMC MP Abhishek Banerjee is leading in the Diamond Harbour constituency by a large margin.
    • Abhishek Banerjee, nephew of West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee, leads by over 5 lakh votes from Diamond Harbour in the 2024 Lok Sabha elections. The Trinamool Congress (TMC) is leading in 31 of the 42 seats in West Bengal, with significant victories in Asansol, Krishnanagar, and other constituencies. Mamata Banerjee skipped a major opposition meeting due to the final phase of polling. The BJP is leading in 10 seats, while Congress trails with only one.
    • The TMC was leading in 31 seats after several rounds of counting, while the BJP was ahead in 10, and Congress in one, according to the Election Commission website at 12:30 PM.
    • West Bengal Lok Sabha Results 2024: TMC and BJP in close contest as counting of postal ballots for Lok Sabha elections in West Bengal begins. Early reports show TMC leading in 3 seats, BJP and Congress in 1 each.
    • The BJP has requested repoll at several booths in the Diamond Harbour Lok Sabha seat in West Bengal, alleging malpractices during the voting process. The party claims booth agents were driven out, CCTV cameras were facing in the wrong direction, and voters were prevented from reaching the booths.
    • West Bengal 2024 Exit Polls Live Updates: Kolkata and its surrounding regions, including the Sunderbans, participated in the final phase of the Lok Sabha elections on June 1. Historically, the Trinamool Congress (TMC) has dominated these nine constituencies, with the BJP struggling to make significant inroads. Dum Dum has been the only exception where the BJP has found some success. The exit poll numbers will be released at 6:30 pm, following the conclusion of this last phase of voting.
    • "You (journalists), me and everybody can meditate. No issue. It is good for one's body, mind and soul. But please don't make it a media spectacle, don't sit for meditation in full glare of camera," Banerjee told reporters after casting his vote.
    • Trinamool Congress candidate from Diamond Harbour, West Bengal, Abhishek Banerjee, expressed confidence in surpassing their 2019 election performance. He criticised BJP's tactics and asserted that the TMC would secure victory in all nine seats being contested. Banerjee highlighted resentment against the current government and predicted a strong response from voters in the upcoming results.
    • In 2019, Trinamool won all the nine seats going to the polls on June 1. Out of these nine seats, several political heavyweights are in the fray in the south Bengal region including Trinamool general secretary Abhishek Banerjee in Diamond Harbour. Banerjee is party's de facto number two and has vowed to win the seat with the highest margin.
    • Trinamool Congress (TMC) leader Abhishek Banerjee said that a survey by the West Bengal government to assess cyclone 'Remal' damage was being conducted. He promised Rs 1.2 lakh compensation per house within two weeks. Banerjee criticised the BJP for not supporting victims and urged voters to reject divisive politics. He predicted that the INDIA bloc would win the Lok Sabha elections.
    • India’s oldest high court is a microcosm of Kolkata’s current state of affairs
    • Contai has seen significant changes over the years. Sisir Adhikari's rise began as a gram panchayat member in 1962, eventually becoming a three-time MP and a junior Union minister. Soumendu now carries the heavy burden of these expectations and is leaving nothing to chance.
    • Locket Chatterjee, a Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) MP and candidate from Hooghly, has expressed that the overall situation in her constituency is peaceful and everyone will exercise their franchise. Despite threats at some locations, Chatterjee believes voting is being done against corruption and in the name of PM Modi. She hopes that the Election Commission of India will ensure a free and fair election and urges people to come out and vote.
    • Abhishek Banerjee accuses BJP of depriving West Bengal, urges vote against them in elections. Stresses Mamata Banerjee's role, criticizes Centre's failure in schemes. Vows to challenge saffron party, uphold integrity against false allegations, and resist external pressure.
    • TMC national general secretary Abhishek Banerjee, seeking re-election from the Diamond Harbour Lok Sabha seat, declared a total income of over Rs 82 lakh in the 2022-23 fiscal year. He has Rs 7.72 lakh as cash and movable assets worth over Rs 1.26 crore. Banerjee has two cases pending against him, one in Tripura's Khowai police station and another of alleged defamation.
    • Abhishek Banerjee, Trinamool Congress's national general secretary, has filed his nomination papers from the Diamond Harbour Lok Sabha constituency in West Bengal for a third consecutive term. Accompanied by Trinamool's All India General Secretary, Banerjee aims to secure the largest victory margin in the state, surpassing his previous margin of over 3.2 lakh votes. With no strong opponent, Banerjee's task is considered easier. His ambition is to elevate Diamond Harbour's victory margin to the top in the state. The election results will be announced on June 4th.
    • The purported video showed Chowdhury, the sitting MP and candidate from Baharampur, addressing a public meeting and saying "it's better to vote for the BJP than to vote for the TMC." Banerjee expressed disbelief that a Congressman would advocate for the saffron party, stating that Chowdhury's actions were aiding the BJP's cause.
    • Rege has been remanded to police custody till April 29.
    • West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee accused BJP of targeting her and nephew Abhishek Banerjee, expressing concern for their safety. She dismissed threats from the Leader of Opposition, calling him a traitor. Banerjee criticized the change in Doordarshan logo color, accusing BJP of promoting religion-based politics. She warned of authoritarian rule under BJP.
    • On June 4, the outcome of the election will be announced, shaping the makeup of West Bengal's 18th Lok Sabha. In the 2019 Lok Sabha elections in the state, TMC secured triumph with 22 seats, while BJP secured 18 seats, marking its growing influence. In contrast, Congress managed to secure only two seats in the same election.
    • Earlier in the day, West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee lashed out at the BJP over the misuse of Central agencies, especially the I-T department, saying that her party does not carry gold or money in helicopters. Meanwhile, Abhishek said he would take legal action for intimidation of his security officials.
    • Senior BJP leader Suvendu Adhikari accused West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee and TMC of lying about not being able to compensate storm-affected families due to election conduct rules. Adhikari shared ECI's approval for ex-gratia payments on social media, criticising the alleged deception.
    • TMC and income tax clash over Banerjee's chopper at Behala Flying Club. Earlier in the day, in a post on X, the TMC said the chopper was undergoing a trial run at Behala Flying Club for Abhishek Banerjee's visit to Haldia in Purba Medinipur district on Monday when a team of I-T officials arrived and extensively searched it.
    • Abhishek Banerjee's chopper searched by Income-Tax pre-Haldia visit faces police complaint. Trinamool alleges illegal detention threat, Modi's men involvement, deleted videos, Nandigram BJP goons.
    • Trinamool Congress national general secretary Abhishek Banerjee on Saturday alleged that Prime Minister Narendra Modi has no knowledge about the culture and eating habits of the people of the country. He said this while addressing an election rally in CoochBehar in support of TMC candidate Jagadish Chandra Barma Basunia.
    • Abhishek Banerjee, the Trinamool Congress national general secretary, asserted that the people of West Bengal are benefiting from various schemes initiated by Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee. He posed the question to voters about whose guarantee they prefer, that of "Didi or Modi," highlighting the state's schemes such as Lakshmir Bhandar and Khadya Sathi.
    • Banerjee opposes CAA, NRC, Uniform Civil Code at Eid event. Warns against election violence. TMC fights BJP in Bengal. Urges no votes to others. Criticizes central probe agencies. Abhishek Banerjee accompanies her.
    • Abhishek Banerjee said, "We will definitely go (to the Supreme Court). We want to tell those who are in favour of NIA and saying that no meeting took place, that the BJP guy who had gone to the NIA officer's house had a packet in his hand and when he left, he did not have the packet in hand. We will also give high-quality footage of this to the Supreme Court. Whatever he has to say, he can say it in the court."
    • One NIA officer was injured and a vehicle was damaged on Saturday when the NIA team was going to arrest two persons in the Bhupatinagar blast case, in which three persons were killed in December 2022.
    • Both the parties are claiming that they have done developmental work for the community, which accounts for about 40% of the voters in the constituency. While the BJP bagged the reserved seat in the 2019 general election, the AITC had won the seat in 2014. The constituency was originally a Left bastion, having been won by the All India Forward Bloc between 1962 and 2009.
    • Lok Sabha Elections 2024: Abhishek Banerjee, Mahua Moitra, Dilip Ghosh and other key candidates from West Bengal BJP, TMC, Congress and CPI(M).
    • Trinamool Congress leader Abhishek Banerjee challenged BJP to implement a social welfare scheme like 'Lakshmir Bhandar' in BJP-ruled states. The scheme provides financial aid to underprivileged women, with increased assistance in the latest budget. Banerjee criticized BJP's unfulfilled promises and called for reduction in LPG prices. He accused BJP of conspiracies in West Bengal.
    • The tragedy triggered a war of words between the TMC and the opposition BJP with the leader of the opposition in West Bengal assembly, Suvendu Adhikari, accusing the TMC-led Kolkata Municipal Corporation (KMC) of illegally filling up water bodies in collusion with local politicians and police.
    • Senior TMC leader and West Bengal minister Chandrima Bhattacharya told a press meet here on Sunday while the BJP's leader of opposition in the West Bengal assembly, Suvendu Adhikari, claimed that funds were provided to the state under the Awas Yojana, this occurred before the withholding of funds by the Centre began.
    • West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee clarified that her fall at home was due to a 'sensation of push.' Initial reports suggested she fell due to 'some push from behind,' leading to injuries on her forehead and nose. Banerjee received treatment at SSKM Hospital and is reported to be clinically stable. The incident sparked speculation, but the police confirmed no complaint has been lodged. Banerjee has suffered injuries in the past and is under a "Z+ category" security cover.
    • West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee sustained multiple stitches after a deep forehead injury. She was released from the hospital after undergoing a CT scan and other treatment. Banerjee is currently under observation at her residence. Prime Minister Narendra Modi prayed for her quick recovery and best health. She was taken to the Woodburn ward of public-run SSKM hospital after falling at home after returning from a political program in Gariahat.
    • Trinamool Congress has announced candidates for all 42 West Bengal Lok Sabha seats, balancing representation across various groups. The party has included 12 women, 10 SCs, 3 STs, and 2 OBCs, while 16 candidates have been repeated. The party has also introduced 11 new faces, including Indian cricketer Yusuf Pathan. The party has made it tough for Congress state president Adhir Ranjan by fielding Pathan in Baharampur.
    • TMC leader Abhishek Banerjee labelled BJP leaders as 'outsiders and anti-Bengal', claiming that 'Modi ki guarantee' has zero warranty. He accused them of withholding state's funds. He mentioned the ED and CBI raids. The Trinamool Congress launched its Lok Sabha poll campaign at Brigade Parade grounds.
    • Shiv Sena leader Sanjay Raut has criticised Calcutta HC Justice Abhijit Gangopadhyay's decision to resign and potentially join a political party, suggesting that it implies that the judge was not delivering justice but working for the party. Raut also accused Prime Minister Modi's government of lying and thriving on falsehood. Justice Gangopadhyay had stated that he was resigning from his post as his job was done and he wanted to work for the larger people in the political field.
    • The BJP has accused the TMC leader Kunal Ghosh of providing state-sponsored protection to Shajahan Sheikh, a TMC strongman accused of sexual atrocities and land grabbing in West Bengal. The BJP spokesperson alleged that the TMC government has a dictatorial mindset and is focused on saving rapists. The Calcutta High Court clarified that there is no stay on Sheikh's arrest, and Ghosh previously stated that Sheikh would be arrested in seven days.
    • Opposition parties in the state have accused the ruling Trinamool Congress of shielding Sheikh. The riverine Sandeshkhali area in North 24 Parganas district has been on the boil for more than a month with protests against local TMC leader Sheikh Shahjahan and his supporters over allegations of land grab and sexual abuse of locals.
    • Abhishek Banerjee, Trinamool National General Secretary, criticized the central government for withholding MGNREGA funds for the past two years, attributing it to BJP's loss in Bengal in 2021. He highlighted instances of violence against Trinamool MPs in Delhi and questioned Prime Minister Narendra Modi's unfulfilled promise of providing pucca houses by 2022.
    • West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee is taking action to transfer money to the bank accounts of 21 lakh people who worked under the 100 days' scheme. The central government did not release funds, and the state government aims to address the issue independently.
    • The agitation was joined tomorrow by MGNREGA beneficiaries, whose wages are due for around two years. Prospective beneficiaries of PM Awas Yojana will also join the dharna tomorrow.
    • West Bengal chief minister Mamata Banerjee announces protest in Kolkata from February 2 against delay in releasing wages and financial help under rural employment guarantee and housing schemes. Urges affected beneficiaries of the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Scheme (MGNREGS) and Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana scheme to join the protest.
    • Bharat Jodo Nyay Yatra: The Trinamool Congress is undecided about joining the Rahul Gandhi-led Bharat Jodo Nyay Yatra in West Bengal. The Yatra is scheduled to enter West Bengal on January 25 through Bakshirhat in Cooch Behar district and will travel through several districts before leaving the state on January 31. The TMC is yet to receive a formal invitation from the Congress and will make a decision once they receive one.
    • Trinamool has reportedly offered 2 of the 42 Lok Sabha seats in West Bengal to Congress for the general elections, people in the know said. However, there are murmurs that Congress is miffed at the proposal.
    • Trinamool Congress (TMC) leader Abhishek Banerjee mocks the Congress after its poor performance in the North Cachar Hills Autonomous Council elections in Assam. Despite the TMC's first-time participation, it secured a higher vote share than Congress. Banerjee suggests that Congress' ambitious seat-sharing aspirations in West Bengal are like reaching for the stars when they couldn't hold their ground in their own 'backyard.' The BJP retained power in the council, winning 25 out of 30 seats, while the Congress drew a blank. The TMC, contesting for the first time, secured 7.63% of the votes.
    • Mamata Banerjee made it clear to the leaders that there is no conflict between the old guard and the new. “Not only in Bengal, there are both old and new generations in the country and all across the world. You (media) have found a “news item” and keep on sensationalising it,” Bhuniya said. “Remember Mamata Banerjee will lead and her Chief General is Abhishek Banerjee.”
    • "In the last few days, there have been reports of differences between the old and new members of the party. I want to emphasize that the Trinamool Congress is united under the leadership of West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee.
    • Under the 'Shroddhargyo' (respect to seniors) initiative launched by the TMC national general secretary, 16,380 party volunteers will contribute funds towards providing a monthly pension of Rs 1,000 to 76,000 elderly persons in the Lok Sabha constituency in South 24 Parganas district of West Bengal.
    • Senior Trinamool Congress leader Abhishek Banerjee emphasized the unity of the party under the leadership of Mamata Banerjee and dismissed reports of differences between the old and new members. He clarified that there were no differences between the old and new generation in the TMC and emphasized the party's collective commitment to working cohesively for the upcoming Lok Sabha polls.
    • The Trinamool Congress (TMC) has been embroiled in internal strife, with senior leaders continuing to trade insults and focusing on the upcoming Lok Sabha elections. The party has been a battleground for allegations and counter-allegations between senior and young leaders, with tensions reaching a new low when five-time TMC MLA Tapas Ray criticised veteran leader Sudip Bandopadhyay for compromising the party's interests for personal political gains.
    • Jha said, "There are some conscientious people in these agencies at various levels. Those who are not happy with the diktat of becoming a political instrument in the hands of the BJP have confided in me. They are under instructions to go after opposition leaders till January 22, when the media focus will shift towards Ayodhya".
    • "A section of Trinamool Congress has been involved in corruption and they did wrong but that does not mean all are corrupt,” Hakim said. He also slammed BJP for using the Enforcement Directorate and CBI against the ruling party. “A section of Trinamool did wrong and some Trinamool leaders were associated with corruption. But we are all not doing wrong. There are attempts to create false perceptions by Amit Malviya's team. Their main organization is Enforcement Directorate and CBI,” Hakim said, slamming the BJP.
    • Abhishek Banerjee, Trinamool National General Secretary, has accused the BJP of using central agencies to hinder his political activities. Launching a campaign in Diamond Harbour ahead of the 2024 Lok Sabha polls, Banerjee claimed the BJP would resort to communal tactics in the upcoming elections.
    • "The BJP has been using CBI and ED to serve its political interests. The repeated summons to Abhishek Banerjee is nothing but political witch-hunting. The BJP is suffering from 'Abhishek phobia' as they have been unable to fight us politically. They are tremendously afraid of him," TMC MP Santanu Sen told PTI.
    • Trinamool Congress MP Abhishek Banerjee appeared before the Enforcement Directorate (ED) on Thursday for questioning regarding the alleged school jobs scam in West Bengal. He is the national general secretary of the party. Banerjee arrived at the ED office at approximately 11.10 am, according to officials.
    • Trinamool Congress Member of Parliament, Abhishek Banerjee, has received a summons from the Enforcement Directorate (ED), requiring his appearance on November 9. This summons is associated with allegations of his involvement in a school jobs scam, as confirmed by a prominent TMC leader.
    • Some observers believe Abhishek Banerjee is modelling himself on her aunt and taking the lead ahead of the Lok Sabha polls.
    • Rujira Narula Banejee reached the ED office at CGO Complex office at around 11 am in Kolkata and her interrogation continued for more than 8.5 hours and left the ED office at 7.45pm, people in the know said.
    • The Enforcement Directorate (ED) is interrogating Rujira, the wife of Trinamool Congress general secretary Abhishek Banerjee, for over seven hours regarding the alleged irregularities in the cash-for-jobs scam. The ED is questioning her about the roles of directors in two companies involved in the scam, as well as her own position in those companies.
    • West Bengal governor CV Ananda Bose has taken up with the Centre the issue of pending wages of workers under the rural employment guarantee scheme, people in the know told ET Tuesday, a day after Trinamool Congress general secretary Abhishek Banerjee withdrew his five-day-long sit-in protest outside the Raj Bhavan.
    • The TMC national general secretary also said the governor has promised the party delegation that he would discuss the matter with the Centre within 24 hours. "I have heard that the governor has already left for Delhi. So as a gesture of courtesy, we have decided to withdraw this sit-in for the time being. We will wait till October 31 for a satisfactory reply from the Centre, or else we will start another agitation from November 1," he said.
    • Amid protests by the Trinamool Congress in West Bengal, TMC General Secretary Abhishek Banerjee announced that he will not take part in Durga Puja festivities until the state's Governor meets him in Kolkata. The protest was organized to draw attention to the plight of the poor people who have been deprived of their rights by the BJP-led central government.
    • ED has summoned Trinamool Congress MP Abhishek Banerjee and his wife Rujira Banerjee in connection with its ongoing money laundering probe in the teacher's recruitment scandal. While Abhishek has been asked to appear on October 9, his wife Rujira has been summoned on October 11.
    • The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has issued another summons to Trinamool Congress General Secretary Abhishek Banerjee to join their investigation on October 9. This comes after Banerjee failed to appear on October 3 due to the party's protests in Delhi. Banerjee has accused the BJP-led government of using this as a tactic to suppress the protests.
    • “Trinamool will hold another mega meeting under the leadership of party chairperson Mamata Banerjee within two months. Mamata Banerjee has received a leg injury and could not join the meeting this time,” Abhishek Banerjee said. He also urged the people to vote, keeping an eye towards their own interest, not on religious grounds like Ram Mandir.
    • Trinamool Congress leaders, including Abhishek Banerjee, staged a protest at Rajghat demanding the release of funds for West Bengal by the Centre. They were accompanied by party leaders and workers who paid tributes to Gandhi at the memorial. The TMC accused the central government of stopping their peaceful protest and alleged that the protesters were manhandled by security personnel.
    • BJP West Bengal president Sukanta Majumdar claimed that while TMC leaders were travelling by aeroplanes, the protesters were being made to take buses to Delhi. "The way TMC leaders are enjoying the luxury of flights and pushed these innocent people to the brink of life risk is condemnable," he wrote on X.
    • Trinamool Congress (TMC) MP Susmita Dev criticized the central government for not providing special trains to MGNREGA job cardholders from West Bengal to travel to Delhi for a protest. She accused the BJP of declaring war on the people of Bengal and said they were ready for the fight.
    • "It is not a political programme but a fight for the deprived job card holders and all should join," Banerjee said, adding "the autocratic central government will fall from power." The job card holders and Trinamool supporters were taken by buses to New Delhi after a special train was reportedly cancelled
    • Meanwhile, the Calcutta High Court on Friday observed that the on-going probe in the case should not be stopped on October 3 while removing the ED's Investigation Officer in the case. The HC also directed that the IO will not be able to participate in any case in West Bengal anymore.
    • TMC leader Abhishek Banerjee said he will participate in the party's protest program in Delhi on October 3, despite being summoned by the Enforcement Directorate (ED) for questioning in connection with the school jobs scam in Kolkata on the same day. Banerjee challenged the ED to "stop" him if they can, emphasizing his dedication to fighting for the people of West Bengal and their fundamental rights.
    • The Trinamool Congress had planned to take people who have not received their dues for the 100-day work scheme from the state to Delhi by a special train. They planned to stage a dharna in front of Union minister Giriraj Singh's House. The programme was scheduled to start on October 2 with a visit by Trinamool leaders, MPs and ministers to Rajghat along with the people.
    • The Trinamool Congress plans to send over 50 lakh letters from people denied MGNREGA benefits in West Bengal to Prime Minister Narendra Modi. The party accuses the BJP-led government of withholding Rs 15,000 crore of dues to Bengal under the MGNREGA and Gramin Awas Yojana.
    • Trinamool Supremo Mamata Banerjee and all other top leaders are scheduled to participate in the protest programme in New Delhi at Rajghat on October 2 and in front of central minister Giriraj Singh's residence on October 3.
    • The Calcutta High Court granted relief to TMC leader Abhishek Banerjee in connection with its probe into the school jobs scam in West Bengal on Friday. The court, however, did not reject the Enforcement Case Information Report (ECIR), equivalent to an FIR, filed by the Enforcement Directorate against Banerjee.
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