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Time of India
3 days ago
- Politics
- Time of India
TMC enters Kerala politics, fields PV Anvar in Nilambur by-election
New Delhi: The Mamata Banerjee-led All India Trinamool Congress (TMC) on Sunday announced its debut electoral foray into Kerala by deciding to contest the upcoming by-election in Nilambur, an Assembly constituency under the Wayanad Lok Sabha seat currently held by Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi Vadra. The by-election, scheduled for later this month, was necessitated by the resignation of sitting MLA PV Anvar, a Left-backed independent who stepped down after falling out with chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan. Anvar has since joined TMC and has been appointed its state convenor. On Sunday, he formally declared his candidacy, positioning himself as a potential game-changer in a high-stakes battle between the CPI(M)-led Left Democratic Front (LDF) and the Congress-led United Democratic Front (UDF) ahead of next year's state election. Nilambur, part of Malappuram district, is one of seven Assembly segments within the Wayanad Lok Sabha constituency, which spans across Wayanad, Kozhikode, and Malappuram districts. Anvar, 58, comes from a family with deep roots in the Congress and ties to the Indian freedom movement. Over his political career, he has been affiliated with the Congress, Indian Union Muslim League (IUML), and the Left before aligning with TMC. A businessman-politician known for his maverick style, Anvar has long worked to cultivate Nilambur as his personal political stronghold, leveraging his local influence to sway the contest between UDF and LDF. The constituency is demographically diverse, with significant Muslim, Hindu, and Christian populations. Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like 제네시스 G80을 월38만원으로 탄다! 최저가 견적 오픈! 전국최저가장기렌트견적서 지금 문의 Undo With Anvar as its face in Kerala, TMC's entry into the state is being closely watched-especially in light of its uneasy relationship with the Congress.
Hindustan Times
7 days ago
- Politics
- Hindustan Times
PM Modi's explosive speech from Bengal, says 'Operation Sindoor' not over yet; TMC faces PM's wrath
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday targeted the Mamata Banerjee-led Trinamool Congress (TMC) government in West Bengal over the recent violence in Murshidabad and Malda, alleging that hooligans were given a free hand in the name of appeasement and the police were reduced to mere spectators. PM Modi also hailed India's operation Sindoor and announced that it is not over yet. Watch his full speech here.
Time of India
21-05-2025
- Politics
- Time of India
Murshidabad fact-finding panel's report has exposed TMC govt's anti-Hindu brutality: BJP
NEW DELHI: BJP on Wednesday said the report of the fact-finding committee set up by Calcutta HC on the over the Waqf bill was the most damning indictment yet of the Mamata Banerjee-led TMC govt. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now "The report... has exposed the of the TMC govt in its full ugly form," BJP spokesperson Sudhanshu Trivedi said. Though Trivedi kept his focus on TMC, the Rajya Sabha MP did not spare others in the opposition, as well as peace activists. "Those who question, 'why war with Pakistan' have not uttered a single word about the atrocities committed against Hindus in Murshidabad. Not a single word has been said about the brutal killing of a father and son - Hargobind Das and Chandan Das. Yet, these very same individuals expressed sympathy for Pakistan following Operation Sindoor. " Amit Malviya, head of BJP's IT cell who also looks after the organisation in Bengal, was scathing on CM Banerjee over the committee's findings about the anti-Hindu violence having been masterminded by TMC functionaries and supported by police inaction. "The report squarely blames her party (TMC) and its elected representatives, including the local councillor and MLA, for abetting the violence and doing nothing to control the situation. Their acts of commission and omission emboldened police and civil administration to remain passive as Hindu homes burned," he said on X. The communal unrest broke out on April 8 in areas like Dhulian, Suti and Samserganj, with the violence escalating over protests against the newly-promulgated waqf Act. Central armed police forces were deployed only on the night of April 12, following the HC's orders. Union minister and Bengal BJP president Sukanta Majumdar said the committee's findings pointed to the involvement of local councillor Mehboob Alam, MLAs and other TMC netas. "Despite his role as a principal conspirator, police failed to act against him during the violence," he said.
Deccan Herald
19-05-2025
- Politics
- Deccan Herald
Modi govt should take responsibility for foreign policy, neither Yusuf Pathan nor any other MP to join delegations: TMC
The Mamata Banerjee-led party was not in agreement with the government's move to choose an MP on its own without consulting its leadership and decided not to be part of the post-Pahalgam global reach out exercise, sources said.
News18
19-05-2025
- Politics
- News18
TMC Backs Out Of Operation Sindoor Diplomacy, Tells Yusuf Pathan Not To Join Multi-Party Team
The Mamata Banerjee-led Trinamool Congress (TMC) on Sunday informed the Centre that it will not not participate in the seven all-party delegations being sent abroad to convey India's strong message against terrorism following the Pahalgam terror attack and Operation to sources, the party has instructed its Lok Sabha MP Yusuf Pathan, who was included in one of the delegations, not to be part of the official visit. TMC has not provided an official reason for opting out, but the decision has been communicated to the central government. n18oc_indiaNews18 Mobile App -
