The ongoing internal crisis within All India Trinamool Congress has drawn three prominent Indian cricket figures into separate camps. Kirti Azad, now a TMC MP, has strongly defended Mamata Banerjee and dismissed rebel claims of support from 20 MPs, alleging a BJP-backed narrative. Meanwhile, Yusuf Pathan, a TMC MP from Baharampur, has come under scrutiny amid reports linking him to the rebel faction, though he has not publicly commented. Separately, former India captain Sourav Ganguly denied reports suggesting he acted as an intermediary in the party’s political dispute. (PC: AP, PTI)

The West Bengal CID on Tuesday visited former Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee's Kalighat residence, which also serves as the Trinamool Congress headquarters, and Abhishek Banerjee's office as part of its probe into the alleged forgery of TMC MLAs' signatures.   The investigation is linked to a proposal submitted to the Assembly Speaker seeking recognition of the Leader of Opposition. CID officials said the visits were based on Abhishek Banerjee's statement that the signatures were collected at the party's central office. The controversy has triggered a major political crisis within the TMC after rebel MLAs backed Ritabrata Banerjee over the party's official nominee, Sovandeb Chattopadhyay. (PC: India Today)

Trinamool Congress chief Mamata Banerjee met Congress leader Sonia Gandhi in New Delhi on Tuesday as her party battled a deepening internal crisis. The meeting came amid claims by rebel MP Kakoli Ghosh Dastidar that nearly 20 TMC Lok Sabha MPs have decided to support the BJP-led NDA.   As the political turmoil intensified, a CBI team visited Mamata Banerjee's residence in Kolkata, adding another layer to the high-profile developments. TMC has accused the rebel camp of siding with the BJP, while the dissident leaders have questioned the party's functioning and leadership. (PC: HT)

The Trinamool Congress (TMC) on Tuesday hit back at rebel MPs, with senior leader Kalyan Banerjee saying those who no longer support the party should step down. "If someone has differences of opinion with the party... and instead chooses to support someone else, then it is their moral responsibility to resign," he said.   Banerjee also praised former Rajya Sabha MP Sukhendu Sekhar Roy's resignation, saying he had "upheld ethical standards and political morality." He questioned the rebel camp's claim that around 20 TMC Lok Sabha MPs were ready to back the NDA, asking why the alleged letter to the Lok Sabha Speaker had not been made public.  

Kashmiri diaspora groups staged protests outside the Pakistani Consulate in Bradford, UK, after reports that at least 11 people were killed during security force action in Rawalakot in Pakistan-Occupied Kashmir (POK). Protesters accused Pakistani authorities of using excessive force against civilians.   At the same time, around 30 British MPs, led by Bradford East MP Imran Hussain, urged the UK government to intervene diplomatically over reports of arrests, communication blackouts and human rights concerns in the region.   The unrest is linked to protests demanding economic relief, affordable electricity and greater civic rights in POK.

The Cockroach Janta Party (CJP), a satirical student-led movement, has announced a protest in Pune on June 11. The demonstration will be held at Savitribai Phule Pune University at 4 pm. CJP founder Abhijeet Dipke is demanding the resignation of Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan over alleged irregularities in examinations and recruitment tests. The Pune protest will be the group's second major demonstration after a recent event at Delhi's Jantar Mantar. Dipke said the movement will remain peaceful and independent of political parties. He warned that protests could expand to other states if their demands are not met. (PC: ABP)

A major political development unfolded on Monday as rebel Trinamool Congress MPs claimed that around 20 party lawmakers are forming a separate bloc and intend to support the NDA. Trinamool MP Sharmila Sarkar told NDTV that the group has decided to align with the ruling alliance and will formally communicate its position.   Senior MP Kakoli Ghosh Dastidar said nearly 20 MPs have agreed to write to Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla seeking recognition as part of the NDA. She said the decision followed extensive discussions among MPs and described her removal as the party's chief whip as "arbitrary" and "unilateral". The development could pose a fresh challenge for Trinamool chief Mamata Banerjee. (PC: NDTV)

The Trinamool Congress (TMC), the party led by West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee, is facing a fresh internal crisis after around 20 of its MPs reportedly gathered at an undisclosed location to discuss forming a separate parliamentary bloc or resigning, according to sources.   The reported rebellion comes weeks after TMC's defeat in the 2026 West Bengal Assembly elections, which ended the party's long rule in the state. The party has since faced growing dissent, with several leaders and legislators questioning its leadership and future direction.   Sources told The Indian Express that the MPs are exploring their options as unrest deepens within the party. The TMC has not officially responded to the reports. The development could further complicate efforts by Mamata Banerjee to keep the party united after its electoral setback. (PC: X)

Leaders of 23 opposition parties met at Delhi’s Constitution Club on Monday for a key INDIA bloc meeting aimed at strengthening coordination and preparing a strategy against the BJP ahead of future elections.   Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge used the meeting to attack the Centre, saying, “India’s foreign policy has been compromised.” He also raised concerns over unemployment, examination irregularities and what opposition leaders described as threats to democratic institutions.   Senior leaders including Sonia Gandhi, Sharad Pawar, Mamata Banerjee and Akhilesh Yadav attended the meeting. However, the DMK and the Aam Aadmi Party skipped the gathering.   Opposition leaders stressed the need to “safeguard democratic values” and maintain unity, while BJP leaders dismissed the meeting, calling the alliance ineffective and lacking purpose. (PC: HT)

Leaders of 23 opposition parties gathered in New Delhi on Monday for a key INDIA bloc meeting aimed at strengthening unity and formulating a strategy against the BJP ahead of future elections. Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge, Rahul Gandhi and Mamata Banerjee attended the meeting at the Constitution Club. The discussions come amid internal challenges within the alliance following recent electoral setbacks for the Trinamool Congress and DMK. While TMC chief Mamata Banerjee is expected to push for a united front against the BJP for the 2029 Lok Sabha polls, the DMK and AAP stayed away from the meeting. (PC: HT)