'Those who want to leave can go': Mamata Banerjee amid internal dissent after Bengal poll debacle Following a significant electoral defeat, West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee has told unhappy party leaders they are free to leave, vowing to rebuild the Trinamool Congress. She urged loyalists to restore damaged party offices and reconnect with grassroots workers, asserting the party will not bow down despite the perceived "looting" of the people's mandate. #Chief_Minister #West_Bengal #Mamata_Banerjee #Trinamool_Congress #Minister_Mamata #Bengal_Chief #electoral_defeat #Bengal_poll #Banerjee_amid #amid_internal

Mamata Banerjee reshuffles TMC ranks: Kalyan Banerjee returns as Lok Sabha chief whip Mamata Banerjee has appointed Kalyan Banerjee as the Trinamool Congress's new Chief Whip in the Lok Sabha, replacing Kakoli Ghosh Dastidar. This move, following a recent electoral setback, signals the party's emphasis on political aggression and loyalty. Kalyan Banerjee's return highlights his prominent role in defending the party legally and politically during challenging times. #Mamata_Banerjee #Lok_Sabha #Trinamool_Congress #chief_whip #Ghosh_Dastidar #Kakoli_Ghosh #Sabha_chief #whip_Mamata #TMC_ranks #replacing_Kakoli

'Strictly maintain law and order': HC instructs newly-elected BJP government in West Bengal after Mamata Banerjee's appeal #West_Bengal #Mamata_Banerjee #Banerjee_appeal #Strictly_maintain #newly-elected_BJP

Mamata in lawyer’s robes at HC: Bar Council of India seeks details on ex-CM's practice status from West Bengal bar council The Bar Council of India has requested detailed information from the West Bengal Bar Council regarding Mamata Banerjee's legal enrollment and practice status. This follows her appearance in lawyer's robes at the Calcutta High Court to argue a public interest litigation. The BCI seeks to verify her active status as an advocate, given her previous tenure as Chief Minister. #India #West_Bengal #Mamata_Banerjee #Bengal #India_seeks #Council #Bar_Council #Bengal_bar #Bar #Banerjee_legal

Video: Mamata Banerjee in lawyer’s gown faces sloganeering at Calcutta high court during post-poll violence case hearing Former Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee appeared as counsel at the Calcutta High Court, presenting evidence of post-poll violence. She alleged that children and women were not spared and submitted a list of alleged murder victims, urging the court to protect the people of Bengal. The Trinamool Congress lauded her commitment to truth and justice. #Mamata_Banerjee #Mamata #high_court #Banerjee #violence_case #Calcutta #post-poll_violence #Calcutta_high #Banerjee_appeared #presenting_evidence

Bengal CM Suvendu Adhikari retains Bhabanipur, the seat where he defeated Mamata, over Nandigram West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari has chosen to keep the Bhabanipur seat and will vacate Nandigram, despite winning both in the recent assembly elections. Adhikari, who previously defeated Mamata Banerjee in Nandigram, had challenged her again by contesting from Bhabanipur. He stated his inability to hold MLA positions from two constituencies and has taken his oath from Bhabanipur. #Chief_Minister #West_Bengal #Mamata_Banerjee #assembly_elections #Bengal_Chief #Suvendu_Adhikari #Suvendu #Minister_Suvendu #Nandigram_West #defeated_Mamata

Mamata Banerjee urges opposition unity, calls for ‘joint platform’ against BJP after West Bengal poll defeat #West_Bengal #Mamata_Banerjee #Bengal_poll #Banerjee_urges #opposition_unity

Has Mamata Banerjee accepted defeat? What her new X bio says #Mamata_Banerjee #Mamata #Banerjee #Banerjee_accepted #accepted_defeat

West Bengal: Governor dissolves assembly even as Mamata Banerjee refuses to quit #West_Bengal #Mamata_Banerjee #Bengal #Banerjee_refuses #Governor_dissolves

West Bengal: Security pared back in Mamata Banerjee’s Kalighat #Security #West_Bengal #Mamata_Banerjee #Bengal #Security_pared

Video: CPM claims BJP 'goons attacked, broke Lenin statue' in Bengal's Murshidabad Vladimir Lenin was a Russian revolutionary who led the 1917 Bolshevik Revolution and founded the Soviet Union, becoming one of the most influential communist leaders, having overwhelming influence in West Bengal politics under the CPM regime, which was uprooted by the TMC's Mamata Banerjee after three decades in 2011. The party said it registered a police complaint, leading to arrest of five and vowed to rebuild the statue on May 8. #West_Bengal #Mamata_Banerjee #Bolshevik_Revolution #Soviet_Union #Bengal_Murshidabad #Vladimir_Lenin #Murshidabad_Vladimir #TMC_Mamata #broke_Lenin #CPM_regime

Iron barrier falls, road to Mamata Banerjee's home open to public #Mamata_Banerjee #Banerjee_home #Iron_barrier #barrier_falls #home_open

West Bengal polls: Election rigged by EC, won’t resign as CM, says Mamata Banerjee #West_Bengal #Mamata_Banerjee #Election #Bengal_polls #Election_rigged

'Making herself a laughing stock': BJP flays Mamata Banerjee for refusing to resign after West Bengal poll loss #West_Bengal #Mamata_Banerjee #Bengal_poll #BJP_flays #flays_Mamata

Evening news wrap: Bengal CM Mamata refuses to resign, Raghav Chadha meets President Murmu & more Mamata Banerjee, calling herself a 'free bird,' refuses to resign, alleging vote looting by BJP and EC. Raghav Chadha met President Murmu, claiming he's the AAP-led Punjab government's next target for switching parties. The US sank Iranian boats in the Strait of Hormuz amid UAE attacks. Kejriwal accused BJP of 'murdering democracy' after poll wins. #President_Murmu #Mamata_Banerjee #Mamata #Raghav_Chadha #Mamata_refuses #free_bird #alleging_vote #Chadha_meets #meets_President #resign

West Bengal result 2026: Mamata Banerjee refuses to resign, rejects poll defeat - what happens now? #West_Bengal #Mamata_Banerjee #Bengal_result #Banerjee_refuses #rejects_poll

Why was the West Bengal verdict set in stone? What began in 2011 as a movement against the Left Front’s stagnation had, by 2026, come full circle. Mamata Banerjee had once represented disruption and hope. Over time, her regime became associated with a different vocabulary. Words like “cut money”, “syndicate control”, and “tolabazi” became shorthand for everyday governance failures. This was not merely opposition rhetoric, it was a lived experience. From construction projects to small household repairs, local syndicates were perceived to control economic activity. #West_Bengal #Mamata_Banerjee #Bengal #West #set #Left_Front #stone #Bengal_verdict #verdict_set #verdict

Who will be West Bengal CM? BJP govt on May 9; Suvendu Adhikari, Dilip Ghosh top contenders The BJP has secured a decisive victory in West Bengal, ending the Trinamool Congress's 15-year reign with a two-thirds majority. Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee's defeat marks a significant political shift. The party is now poised to form the government, with the selection of the next chief minister being the immediate focus. #Chief_Minister #West_Bengal #Mamata_Banerjee #Bengal #West #Trinamool_Congress #BJP_govt #Suvendu_Adhikari #Dilip_Ghosh #Ghosh_top

Who will BJP pick as next West Bengal CM? Suvendu, Dilip Ghosh among key names The BJP has secured a decisive victory in West Bengal, ending the Trinamool Congress's 15-year reign with a two-thirds majority. Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee's defeat marks a significant political shift. The party is now poised to form the government, with the selection of the next chief minister being the immediate focus. #BJP #Chief_Minister #West_Bengal #Mamata_Banerjee #Bengal #West #Trinamool_Congress #Minister_Mamata #BJP_pick #Dilip_Ghosh

Mamata 'Bye'-nerjee: BJP tide leaves Bengal's big fish stranded Bengal has witnessed a seismic political shift as the BJP surged to power, unseating Mamata Banerjee's Trinamool Congress after 15 years. The saffron party secured a decisive victory, breaching the majority mark and fulfilling Amit Shah's ambitious target. This marks a significant change in the state's political landscape, ending decades of Left and TMC dominance. #Mamata_Banerjee #Trinamool_Congress #Banerjee_Trinamool #Bye_nerjee #unseating_Mamata #BJP_tide #leaves_Bengal #Bengal_big #stranded_Bengal #BJP_surged
