Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) founder Abhijeet Dipke was allegedly slapped and manhandled before addressing a student protest in Jaipur on Monday. The incident took place near Shaheed Smarak, where Dipke had called for a peaceful gathering. Videos showed some people in the crowd pulling his scarf, slapping him several times, and trying to drag him down while supporters attempted to protect him. Dipke later said he would continue the movement peacefully despite the attack. The CJP is holding protests across the country, demanding the resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan over alleged examination irregularities and student-related issues.

A major political split has hit the Trinamool Congress after 20 rebel Lok Sabha MPs announced their merger with the Nationalist Citizens Party of India (NCPI) and declared support for the NDA. The dissident MPs have also approached Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla seeking separate seating arrangements in Parliament. The move is seen as a strategy to avoid immediate legal hurdles under the anti-defection law while creating a new political bloc. The development could significantly alter the parliamentary strength of the NDA and deepen the crisis within the Trinamool Congress. (PC: India Today)

The political rift within the Trinamool Congress deepened after Dr. Baidyanath Ghosh Dastidar, son of rebel MP Kakoli Ghosh Dastidar, sent a legal notice to party chief Mamata Banerjee over claims that he had sought the TMC ticket from the Barasat Assembly constituency. In the notice, he denied ever asking for the nomination and demanded that the statement be withdrawn. The development comes amid an ongoing rebellion within the party, with several MPs challenging the leadership. The legal move is seen as the latest sign of growing tensions inside the TMC ahead of key political battles in West Bengal.  

West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari pledged that a BJP government would bring the Tata Group back to the state and revive industrial growth without forcible land acquisition. Addressing a press conference in Kolkata, he criticised both the Left Front and the TMC, accusing them of either acquiring land forcefully or failing to deliver industries despite repeated claims. Adhikari cited the Singur Tata Motors project, which shifted to Gujarat in 2008 following prolonged protests over land acquisition. He said the BJP would pursue a balanced policy protecting farmers' rights while attracting investment and jobs. The Singur controversy remains a defining chapter in West Bengal's political and industrial history.

A major political crisis has erupted within the Trinamool Congress (TMC) after 19 Lok Sabha MPs, including prominent leaders such as Saayoni Ghosh, Yusuf Pathan, and Kakoli Ghosh Dastidar, reportedly signed a letter seeking recognition as a separate parliamentary group. The move signals deep internal dissent within the party led by Mamata Banerjee. The rebel bloc is said to have crossed the two-thirds threshold required under anti-defection rules and has expressed support for the NDA in Parliament, potentially reshaping political equations at the national level. (PC: India Today)

Abhishek Banerjee is being questioned by the CID in connection with an alleged signature forgery case. The interrogation has reportedly continued for more than three hours as investigators seek details related to the allegations. The development has intensified political attention in West Bengal, with opposition parties closely monitoring the case while TMC leaders defend Banerjee. Further details are awaited from the investigating agency regarding the outcome of the questioning. (PC: X)

Trinamool Congress MP Kalyan Banerjee has publicly asked party chief Mamata Banerjee to choose between him and her nephew, party general secretary Abhishek Banerjee, intensifying the ongoing crisis within the party. Calling Abhishek "arrogant", Kalyan said he would no longer tolerate being disrespected and had stepped away from legal matters linked to him.   The senior MP claimed he was not consulted on an important court case despite his involvement and 45 years of legal experience. His remarks come as several TMC leaders and MPs have distanced themselves from the party, fuelling speculation over a possible split. (PC: HT)

The Trinamool Congress suffered another setback on Thursday as Rajya Sabha MP Prakash Chik Baraik resigned from the Upper House, becoming the third party MP to quit in four days. In his resignation letter to Rajya Sabha Chairman C.P. Radhakrishnan, Baraik sought immediate acceptance of his resignation. He said the West Bengal Assembly election mandate favoured the BJP and that he was respecting the people's verdict. Earlier, Sukhendu Sekhar Roy and Sushmita Dev also resigned from the Rajya Sabha. Sources claim more Trinamool MPs could step down in the coming days. (PC: The Indian Express)

The Trinamool Congress (TMC) is facing one of the biggest crises in its history after 19 Lok Sabha MPs reportedly moved to form a separate parliamentary bloc. According to sources, the rebel group includes prominent leaders such as Yusuf Pathan, Shatrughan Sinha, Saayoni Ghosh, and Kakoli Ghosh Dastidar. The MPs have reportedly submitted a letter to Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla expressing their intention to align with the BJP-led NDA. The rebellion poses a significant challenge to the leadership of Mamata Banerjee and Abhishek Banerjee and could reshape political equations in Parliament. (PC: NDTV)

The Trinamool Congress (TMC) has dismissed reports of a possible merger with the Congress, calling such speculation baseless. Sources said there is no proposal for a merger, though both parties have kept the door open for future political cooperation and remain in touch on issues of mutual interest. Rahul Gandhi and Abhishek Banerjee are also learnt to have discussed strengthening coordination within the INDIA bloc. The clarification comes as the TMC faces an internal rebellion, with several MLAs and MPs leaving the party and dissident leaders insisting they will continue to function under the Trinamool Congress banner. (PC: HT)