TMC Crisis Highlights: FIR filed against Mamata Banerjee over alleged hate speech at poll rally

TMC supremo Mamata Banerjee. (PTI Photo)TMC Crisis Highlights: Two of Mamata Banerjee’s colleagues — Sreerampur MP Kalyan Banerjee and Dum Dum MP Sougata Roy — still considered part of her Trinamool Congress (TMC) faction gave her an ultimatum, saying she must choose between her nephew and TMC’s Lok Sabha MP Abhishek Banerjee and those who were standing by her.

Roy told The Indian Express in an interview that one of the grievances against the TMC “relates to the high-handedness of Abhishek Banerjee” and the party chief must tackle that.

More than 100 TMC councillors from seven municipalities have resigned.

In the Rajya Sabha, among the 13 TMC members, three – Sukhendu Sekhar Ray, Sushmita Dev and Prakash Chik Baraik have resigned in a span of four days.

Meanwhile, a breakaway group led by Ritabrata Banerjee has claimed the support of 60 of the party’s 80 MLAs, who have apparently backed Ritabrata as the Leader of Opposition in Bengal.

However, the group has not completely dissociated itself from Mamata Banerjee.

Banerjee had previously skipped three summons issued by the agency, citing health reasons and, on another occasion, challenging the proceedings before the Calcutta High Court.

Live Blog 18:21 (IST)12 Jun 2026 TMC Crisis Live Updates: FIR against Mamata Banerjee An FIR has been registered against TMC chief Mamata Banerjee over alleged hate speech during an election rally.

The complaint was filed by a local resident, who alleged that Banerjee made provocative and communal remarks that could create fear and social tension among communities.

Police have registered the case and further investigation is expected to follow.

The case was initially registered as a "zero FIR" at Netaji Nagar Police Station and later has been transferred to the Hare Street Police Station. (PTI) 17:45 (IST)12 Jun 2026 TMC Crisis Live Updates: Close door talks at Mamata Banerjee's residence amid ongoing CID probe Mamata Banerjee and Abhishek Banerjee holds closed-door talks at Mamata Banerjee's residence amid the ongoing CID probe.

VIDEO | Kolkata, West Bengal: TMC leaders Derek O'Brien, Kunal Ghosh and Madan Mitra arrive at former Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee's residence in Kalighat as Mamata Banerjee and Abhishek Banerjee hold closed-door talks amid the ongoing CID probe.(Full video available on PTI… pic.twitter.com/bHeaLk17ip — Press Trust of India (@PTI_News) June 12, 2026 17:08 (IST)12 Jun 2026 TMC Crisis Live Updates: CID reaches Abhishek Banerjee’s residence CID officials have reached TMC General Secretary Abhishek Banerjee's residence in Kolkata.

VIDEO | Kolkata: CID reaches TMC General Secretary Abhishek Banerjee’s residence. pic.twitter.com/dJJSOYHusm — Press Trust of India (@PTI_News) June 12, 2026 16:31 (IST)12 Jun 2026 TMC Crisis Live Updates | Party was run completely against democratic norms: Expelled TMC leader Ritabrata Banerjee.

'The parliamentary party was run completely against democratic norms.

Should we raise questions in the Assembly only after approval from Abhishek Banerjee's office?' expelled TMC leader Ritabrata Banerjee.

VIDEO | Kolkata, West Bengal: "The parliamentary party was run completely against democratic norms.

Should we raise questions in the Assembly only after approval from Abhishek Banerjee's office?" asks West Bengal LoP and expelled TMC leader Ritabrata Banerjee.(Full video… pic.twitter.com/rhBJT2fUjG — Press Trust of India (@PTI_News) June 12, 2026 15:55 (IST)12 Jun 2026 TMC Crisis Live Updates: Riju Dutta says rebel TMC MPs will back NDA, meet Speaker 'Everyone knew this was coming; some people were questioning where the signatures or the lists were.

Now that has come to light as well.

As far as I know, these MPs are likely to meet Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla on Monday, and a major meeting is scheduled for Sunday, which, according to my information, the Chief Minister of Bengal might also attend,' suspended TMC leader Riju Dutta on reports of 19 TMC rebel MPs to support NDA.

'This rebel faction of TMC MPs, numbering around 20, has clearly stated that they will support the NDA for the national interest.

So, it is a win-win situation for the BJP, they are gaining support without the MPs having to formally join the party,' he added. #WATCH | Kolkata, West Bengal | On reports of 19 out of 20 TMC MPs to support NDA, Suspended TMC leader Riju Dutta says, “Everyone knew this was coming; some people were questioning where the signatures or the lists were.

As far as I know,… pic.twitter.com/bkFLlR1W06 — ANI (@ANI) June 12, 2026 15:30 (IST)12 Jun 2026 TMC Crisis Live Updates: Shatrughan Sinha reaffirms his stance with TMC chief Mamata Banerjee 'I will not take anyone's name.

I have been in the BJP with almost 30 years.

I have been trained by very senior leaders of the party.

If they would have said anything for me, it must be with a good intention... but for me the best if to be with Mamata Banerjee,' TMC MP Shatrughan Sinha said. #WATCH | Delhi: TMC MP Shatrughan Sinha says, "...

I will not take anyone's name.

If they would have said anything for me, it must be with a good intention... but for me the best… pic.twitter.com/RNkZtNKRPU — ANI (@ANI) June 12, 2026 15:21 (IST)12 Jun 2026 TMC Crisis Live Updates: Rebel TMC MPs to seek recognition as ‘real TMC’ before Speaker TMC rebel MP Jagadish Chandra Barma Basunia said that the 19-member breakaway TMC faction will meet Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla on Monday to seek recognition as the "real TMC".

"We have submitted the letter and on Monday, we will go to the Speaker and stake our claim to form the real TMC parliamentary group.

We will ask the Speaker to give recognition to our claim," Basunia said.

Responding to allegations by Kirti Azad that rebel MPs had been induced to switch loyalty, Basunia rejected the charge.

"Kirti Azad is a liar.

This is not right to say.

We are 19 MPs and he is also an MP.

It is not right to make such allegations," he said. (PTI) 13:52 (IST)12 Jun 2026 'Completely against democratic norms and principles': Ritabrata Banerjee takes 'crown prince' dig at Abhishek Banerjee Rebel TMC leader Ritabrata Banerjee says that he has seen the letter allegedly signed by TMC MPs in the public domain.

"If the number is even more than 20, I will not be at all surprised because the manner in which the parliamentary parties were run is completely against democratic norms and principles.

An individual MP has the right to put questions...

In the last session, I never gave a question because... the research team was sending questions.

So how can I trust them?...

This is completely against democratic norms and principles," he said.

Taking a dig at Abhishek Banerjee, he said TMC's "crown prince" was trying to dictate such a mindset.

He also called the rebellion "liberation from slavery" and that he supported the developments.

13:47 (IST)12 Jun 2026 TMC leaders venting anger over Abhishek now as party is out of power, says BJP's Sukanta Majumdar Union Minister Sukanta Majumdar said the rift between the members of the TMC, especially the MPs, has now widened.

"As a result, these kinds of incidents [rebellions] are happening... from the beginning, the senior leadership of TMC were unhappy over the parachute landing of Abhishek Banerjee as second-in-command of TMC...

These things are now coming out because TMC is out of power." #WATCH | Siliguri, West Bengal: On political rift between TMC, Union Minister Sukanta Majumdar says, "The rift between the members of TMC, especially the MPs, has now widened, and as a result, these kinds of incidents are happening, and from the beginning, the senior leadership… pic.twitter.com/eqzCaPMisZ — ANI (@ANI) June 12, 2026 10:51 (IST)12 Jun 2026 TMC Crisis Live Updates: 'Kalyan Banerjee is emotional, won't betray Didi', says TMC MP Kirti Azad on his ultimatum Trinamool Congress (TMC) MP Kirti Azad, speaking to reporters on Kalyan Banerjee's ultimatum to Mamata Banerjee said Thursday, called it an emotional move, and said Kalyan Banerjee would not betray her, news agency PTI reported.

"Everything is okay, there's no problem.

Kalyan Banerjee is emotional, he has been with Didi (Mamata Banerjee) through bad times; he can never betray or stab in the back," Azad told PTI.

10:26 (IST)12 Jun 2026 TMC Crisis Live Updates: 'INDIA alliance parties should put their egos aside' says Mahua Moitra Commenting on the meeting between Mamata Banerjee, Abhishek Banerjee and the Congress party, Trinamool Congress (TMC) MP Mahua Moitra said that the INDIA alliance should put their egos aside, and fight together.

In an exclusive interview to The Indian Express, Moitra said, "I was not in that room; so, I don’t know what transpired.

But with recent happenings — see what happened to Meenakshi Natarajan in Madhya Pradesh and what they have done with seven AAP MPs in the Rajya Sabha — the INDIA alliance parties should put their egos aside.

It is a question of survival.

The combined mandate of the Opposition is more than that of the BJP.

It’s just a question of getting together and fighting one-to-one.

Every leader has to understand that.

Otherwise, we’re all dead." Here's the full interview.

10:14 (IST)12 Jun 2026 TMC Crisis Live Updates: ‘Choose between Abhishek and us,’ rift in party widens as Mamata Banerjee faces her toughest test Two of Mamata Banerjee’s colleagues — Sreerampur MP Kalyan Banerjee and Dum Dum MP Sougata Roy — still considered part of her Trinamool Congress (TMC) faction gave her an ultimatum, saying she must choose between her nephew and TMC’s Lok Sabha MP Abhishek Banerjee and those who were standing by her.

Read the full story here.

21:07 (IST)11 Jun 2026 TMC Crisis Live Updates | Anyone who joins the BJP.... stains disappear: RJD leader Tejashwi Yadav 'Anyone who joins the BJP gets cleaned in the ‘washing machine’, all their stains disappear.

The present Chief Minister here (referring to Suvendu Adhikari) also came from the TMC.

People have even seen him allegedly taking money, but once he joined the BJP, all his stains were washed away,' RJD leader Tejashwi Yadav on whether the ‘rebel’ TMC MPs will side with the NDA.

VIDEO | Kolkata: RJD leader Tejashwi Yadav said, “Anyone who joins the BJP gets cleaned in the ‘washing machine’, all their stains disappear.

People have even seen him allegedly taking money,… pic.twitter.com/w6YkwpRzTK — Press Trust of India (@PTI_News) June 11, 2026 20:11 (IST)11 Jun 2026 TMC Crisis Live Updates | Number can rise, says Lok Sabha MP Kakoli Ghosh 'Till now, there are 20 (TMC) MPs, but the number can rise.

People are in talks with us,' Lok Sabha MP Kakoli Ghosh said. #WATCH | Kolkata | On 20 TMC MPs allegedly joining rebel camp, Lok Sabha MP Kakoli Ghosh says, "Till now, there are 20 (TMC) MPs, but the number can rise.

People are in talks with us." pic.twitter.com/2KSu6OgoCW — ANI (@ANI) June 11, 2026 18:41 (IST)11 Jun 2026 TMC Crisis Live Updates | West Bengal Congress President on reports of Congress-TMC merger 'Politics is the art of the possible.

No one can predict what might happen.

But I can say one thing: everyone will eventually have to come to the Congress party.

Because of the democracy within the party, the Congress fights for democracy externally and practices it internally, something not found in other political parties,' Congress President Subhankar Sarkar on reports of Congress-TMC merger. #WATCH | Delhi: West Bengal On reports of Congress-TMC merger, Congress President Subhankar Sarkar says, "Politics is the art of the possible.

Because of… pic.twitter.com/f9MjWx2iIi — ANI (@ANI) June 11, 2026 18:12 (IST)11 Jun 2026 TMC Crisis Live Updates | Abhishek Banerjee at CID office Abhishek Banerjee arrived at the CID office in Kolkata for questioning in the signature forgery case related to the Leader of Opposition selection controversy.

Banerjee had previously skipped three summons issued by the agency, citing health reasons and, on another occasion, challenging the proceedings before the Calcutta High Court. (PTI) 17:21 (IST)11 Jun 2026 TMC Crisis Live Updates | Kalyan Banerjee says he was kept in the dark over writ petition filed by Abhishek 'Kalyanji is a senior leader, an experienced MP, and close to Mamata Banerjee.

There is no contradiction from my side regarding his assessment.

We will discuss it internally, but whatever Kalyanji has reacted to, we have no comment on it,' Kunal Ghosh on Kalyan Banerjee’s ‘choose between Abhishek’ ultimatum to Mamata Banerjee.

VIDEO | Kolkata: On TMC leader Kalyan Banerjee’s ‘choose between Abhishek’ ultimatum to Mamata Banerjee, party leader Kunal Ghosh says, “...Kalyanji is a senior leader, an experienced MP, and close to Mamata Banerjee.

There is no contradiction from my side regarding his… pic.twitter.com/tmdXx60MRZ — Press Trust of India (@PTI_News) June 11, 2026 17:02 (IST)11 Jun 2026 TMC Crisis Live Updates | Jahangir Khan Falta parade TMC leader Jahangir Khan paraded in Falta, following his arrest in connection with extortion.

VIDEO | South 24 Parganas, West Bengal: TMC leader Jahangir Khan was paraded in his area, Falta, after his arrest earlier today in connection with extortion and other cases.(Full video available on PTI Videos - https://t.co/n147TvrpG7) pic.twitter.com/pP39K655Lx — Press Trust of India (@PTI_News) June 11, 2026 16:48 (IST)11 Jun 2026 TMC Crisis Live Updates | Abhishek Banerjee returns to Kolkata TMC National General Secretary Abhishek Banerjee returns to Kolkata.

The Calcutta High Court has ordered him to visit the CID office at 6 pm today, in connection with an alleged signature forgery case. #WATCH | West Bengal | TMC National General Secretary Abhishek Banerjee returns to Kolkata.

The Calcutta High Court has ordered him to visit the CID office at 6 pm today, in connection with an alleged signature forgery case pic.twitter.com/zIcM23wdJH — ANI (@ANI) June 11, 2026 16:28 (IST)11 Jun 2026 TMC Crisis Live Updates | Trinamool Congress is finished: Bengal Minister Nisith Pramanik 'Trinamool Congress is finished now.

Mamata Didi is trying to somehow save herself by holding on to Congress.

The people of West Bengal, TMC MPs & MLAs have rejected Mamata Banerjee.

Her core team has also left her,' West Bengal Minister Nisith Pramanik said. #WATCH | Siliguri | West Bengal Minister Nisith Pramanik says, "Trinamool Congress is finished now.

Her core team has also left her.… pic.twitter.com/CXPIuitu1Y — ANI (@ANI) June 11, 2026 15:51 (IST)11 Jun 2026 TMC Crisis Live Updates | Decline of the TMC began under Abhishek Banerjee’s influence: BJP leader Sikdar 'The decline of the TMC began under Abhishek Banerjee’s influence, and it is now reaching its peak because of him as well.

Many leaders against whom allegations are raised are either leaving the party or openly taking sides.

As Kalyan Banerjee said today, the party now seems divided between those supporting Mamata Banerjee and those backing Abhishek Banerjee,' BJP MLA Shankar Sikdar on TMC turmoil.

VIDEO | Kolkata: On TMC leader Kalyan Banerjee's ‘choose between Abhishek’ ultimatum to Mamata Banerjee amid the TMC imbroglio, BJP MLA Shankar Sikdar says, “The decline of the TMC began under Abhishek Banerjee’s influence, and it is now reaching its peak because of him as well.… pic.twitter.com/4rQaXZbDUt — Press Trust of India (@PTI_News) June 11, 2026 15:23 (IST)11 Jun 2026 TMC Crisis Live Updates: TMC MP resigns from Rajya Sabha TMC MP Prakash Chik Baraik has resigned from the Rajya Sabha, with Chairman CP Radhakrishnan accepting his resignation. (PTI) 15:19 (IST)11 Jun 2026 TMC Crisis Live Updates: KC Venugopal denies merger rumours around TMC and Congress Congress general secretary KC Venugopal dismissed speculation about a possible merger between the TMC and the Congress.

Venugopal said that, "The talks between the TMC and Congress leadership are about strengthening the INDIA alliance." (PTI) 15:12 (IST)11 Jun 2026 TMC crisis LIVE updates | Shatrughan Sinha stays with TMC TMC MP Shatrughan Sinha on TMC turmoil.

VIDEO | Delhi: TMC MP Shatrughan Sinha said, "...Mamata ji has once again established herself as a street fighter and a leader who remains connected with the people...

Even today, Mamata ji has around 41% vote share and continues to have tremendous public support...I stand with… pic.twitter.com/1MjBQPwAPx — Press Trust of India (@PTI_News) June 11, 2026 15:05 (IST)11 Jun 2026 TMC crisis LIVE updates | Shatrughan Sinha declines TMC rebel group offer, backs Mamata Banerjee TMC MP Shatrughan Sinha said he had received an invitation to join the rebel faction but declined the offer, saying his loyalty to Mamata Banerjee and his principles.

Speaking to PTI, Sinha said he would continue to stand by the TMC chief during her difficult time.

"Grateful to those who invited me to join the TMC rebel group, but my principled stand is that I should stand by Mamata Banerjee now.

Mamata Banerjee is a street fighter; she still commands 41 per cent vote share," he said.

14:53 (IST)11 Jun 2026 TMC crisis LIVE updates | My duty to stand by Mamata: Shatrughan Sinha on TMC row TMC MP Shatrughan Sinha said he will continue to stand by party chief Mamata Banerjee amid reports of defections and internal turmoil within the party.

"TMC chief Mamata Banerjee stood by me in my difficult time and it is my duty to standby Mamata Banerjee and TMC," he said to PTI.

14:20 (IST)11 Jun 2026 TMC crisis LIVE updates: 'It is because of him that we are called thieves' Kalyan Banerjee, speaking on the rift with Abhishek Banerjee said , “ I told do not treat me like dustbin, inform me whether I will appear for the case or not later then informed me that Ayan Bhattacharya will fight the case so I left the case.

I have 45 years of practice .

It is because of him that we have to hear Chor Chor ( thief thief ) and life is under threat.

Even today in the party’s bad days I am beside Didi , if he does not know how to respect Didi then no need to know any more .

Mamata Banerjee has to decide whether she will stay with Abhishek or us who are unhappy with him.

“ 14:11 (IST)11 Jun 2026 TMC crisis LIVE updates: 'I told Mamata to choose between me and Abhishek', says Kalyan Banerjee TMC MP Kalyan Banerjee said on Thursday that he told Derek O Brien, joint secretary of the party to tell to Mamata Banerjee to choose between Abhishek Banerjee and him.

VIDEO | Kolkata: “I told Derek to tell Mamata choose between Abhishek Banerjee or a worker like me”, says TMC MP Kalyan Banerjee (@KBanerjee_AITC).(Full video available on PTI Videos - https://t.co/n147TvrpG7) pic.twitter.com/mt25rSdgNa — Press Trust of India (@PTI_News) June 11, 2026 13:59 (IST)11 Jun 2026 TMC crisis LIVE updates: TMC MP Shatrughan Sinha wishes PM Modi in true sportsmanship TMC MP Shatrughan Sinha wishes PM Modi on completing 12 yrs in office amid rebellion.

He shared a post on X congratulating the Prime Minister in what he called 'true sportsmanship.' In true sportsman spirit, wishing our friend & guide of society/nation hon'ble PM @narendramodi best wishes on completing 12yrs in office, perhaps the longest tenure, ever.

Wish you a long, healthy & prosperous life ahead.

Jai Hind!@YashwantSinha@MamataOfficial… — Shatrughan Sinha (@ShatruganSinha) June 11, 2026 13:10 (IST)11 Jun 2026 TMC crisis LIVE updates: TMC MP Pratima Mondal denies name in rebel MPs list TMC MP Pratima Mondal, on her name reportedly included in the list of 20 rebel TMC MPs says, "This news is completely false...

I am right here in Kolkata." #WATCH | Kolkata, West Bengal | On her name reportedly included in the list of 20 rebel TMC MPs, party MP Pratima Mondal says, "This news is completely false...

I am right here in Kolkata.

I had an 'Estimates Committee' meeting scheduled for the 4th June at 11 AM.

I caught the… pic.twitter.com/vpauWRUkpZ — ANI (@ANI) June 11, 2026 12:57 (IST)11 Jun 2026 TMC crisis LIVE updates: 'Not pressurised by BJP', says Prakash Baraik TMC leader Prakash Chik Baraik on resigning as Rajya Sabha MP said, "I resigned after considering the mandate of the people of Bengal.

Now, I will do as the CM (Suvendu Adhikari) asks me to...

I am not being pressurised by BJP." 12:34 (IST)11 Jun 2026 TMC crisis LIVE updates: TMC MP Abhishek Banerjee gets interim protection in signature forgery case Calcutta HC grants interim protection from coercive action to TMC MP and national general secretary Abhishek Banerjee in signature forgery case.

The Court has directed MP Abhishek Banerjee to appear before CID by 6 pm on June 11.

12:31 (IST)11 Jun 2026 TMC crisis LIVE updates: TMC leader Baraik said party has no mandate TMC leader Prakash Chik Baraik on resigning as Rajya Sabha MP said, "It can be seen that TMC doesn't have the mandate, and in a democracy, if people want to make one party win, then we should respect that.

This is why I have resigned." VIDEO | TMC leader Prakash Chik Baraik on resigning as Rajya Sabha MP said, "It can be seen that TMC doesn't have the mandate, and in a democracy, if people want to make one party win, then we should respect that.

This is why I have resigned." (Full video available on PTI… pic.twitter.com/07aMMgjmRK — Press Trust of India (@PTI_News) June 11, 2026 12:20 (IST)11 Jun 2026 TMC crisis LIVE updates: CPI General Secretary says TMC is in deep crisis On TMC crisis, CPI General Secretary, D.

Raja says, "It is now very clear that the TMC is in deep crisis.

How long it can survive as an independent political organisation must be explained by Mamata Banerjee.

What are the ideological foundations of her party?

What are its political positions?

Only the TMC can explain this." #WATCH | Delhi: On TMC crisis, CPI General Secretary, D.

Raja says, "...

It is now very clear that the TMC is in deep crisis.

What are the ideological foundations of her party?… pic.twitter.com/48HbCG1QAZ — ANI (@ANI) June 11, 2026 11:52 (IST)11 Jun 2026 TMC crisis LIVE updates: TMC leader Saugata Roy says 'he must have had some issues' TMC leader Saugata Roy, on party leader Prakash Chik Baraik resignation as Rajya Sabha MP said, "I know nothing about this.

I am not a member of the Rajya Sabha, and I didn't know him very well, either.

He must have had some issues with the party." 11:37 (IST)11 Jun 2026 TMC crisis LIVE updates: Prakash Chik Baraik says 'accepted opinion of people' TMC leader Prakash Chik Baraik, who put his resignation as Rajya Sabha MP on Thursday said, "Accepting the opinion given by the people of West Bengal, I have also submitted my resignation today." Upon asking the question whether he would join the BJP, he says, "Time will tell." 10:56 (IST)11 Jun 2026 TMC crisis LIVE updates: Rajya Sabha MP Prakash Chik Baraik resigns In yet another setback to TMC, Rajya Sabha MP Prakash Chik Baraik put his resignation.

In the Rajya Sabha, among the 13 TMC members, three – Sukhendu Sekhar Ray, Sushmita Dev and now Prakash Chik Baraik have resigned in a span of four days.

10:52 (IST)11 Jun 2026 TMC crisis LIVE updates: 'Some people have a strong desire to remain in power' On Sushmita Dev’s resignation from TMC, Kirti Azad said that she knows that she will not be able to become a Rajya Sabha MP.

She is a good person, but what can one do?

Some people have a strong desire to remain in power and they make such attempts for that reason.

10:39 (IST)11 Jun 2026 TMC crisis LIVE updates: 'No question of merger', says TMC MP Kirti Azad On reports of TMC-Congress merger amid Abhishek Banerjee’s meeting with Rahul Gandhi, TMC MP Kirti Azad said that there is no question of any merger.

10:09 (IST)11 Jun 2026 TMC crisis LIVE updates: TMC leaders deny possible merger with Congress Amid rumours of a possible merger between the Trinamool Congress and the Congress, TMC leaders on Wednesday strongly denied any such move.

A senior TMC leader dismissed the reports as baseless and said the party had no information about any merger plan.Later, Congress general secretary Jairam Ramesh also rejected the speculation.

He said some media reports about what was discussed during the meeting between Sonia Gandhi and Mamata Banerjee were 'completely inaccurate'.(PTI)