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TMC squirms as ‘Abhishek Banerjee’ named in CBI chargesheet

February 27, 2025, 1:43 am

Kolkata: A day before West Bengal Chief Minister and Trinamool Congress supremo Mamata Banerjee is slated to address party leaders to set the roadmap for the 2026 Assembly elections, the CBI created a stir by submitting a chargesheet in the jobs-for-cash scam naming “Abhishek Banerjee” without identifying who the person was.

Though Trinamool Congress leaders and spokespersons professed ignorance about the identity of the person named in the charge sheet, the lawyer for Abhishek Banerjee, the party’s second-in-command and Mamata Banerjee’s nephew, sent out a press release on his behalf, saying that the claims made in the latest CBI charge sheet regarding the alleged teacher recruitment case in West Bengal were “misleading and unsubstantiated”.

The CBI, in its third supplementary charge sheet submitted in the multi-crore cash-for-school job case, referred to an audio file of a recorded conversation from 2017 and named a certain Abhishek Banerjee who demanded Rs 15 crore for the illegal appointments.

The State’s Opposition parties have repeatedly alleged involvement of Mamata Banerjee’s nephew and Lok Sabha MP Abhishek Banerjee in the scam. The TMC MP has already appeared before Central probe agencies – the ED and the CBI – multiple times and faced examinations in connection with the alleged recruitment irregularities.

The 28-page charge sheet was filed by the CBI on February 21, and indicted Sujay Krishna Bhadra alias ‘Kalighater Kaku’ (uncle of Kalighat) and two others in connection with irregular appointments of teachers in state-run primary schools made through the selection process of Teachers Eligibility Test (TET), 2014.

The CBI identified Bhadra as the Chief Operating Officer of M/S Leaps and Bounds Private Limited. Previously the ED had named TMC leader Abhishek Banerjee as the CEO of the company who had also remained one of its directors for a limited period.

In its charge sheet, the CBI refers to a “meeting held in 2017 at Bhadra’s Behala residence” where charge-sheeted accused Kuntal Ghosh, Shantanu Banerjee and two others, Aurobindo Roy Barman and Surajit Chanda, were also present.

The agency states that at the insistence of accused Kuntal Ghosh, his staff “Aurobindo Roy Barman had recorded the conversation on his mobile phone and later transferred the audio file to his laptop which was later recovered during investigation”.

While claiming that the purported conversation discussed the modus operandi of collection of bribes from undeserving candidates and getting them illegally appointed by manipulating the result, the CBI states that the appointments were secured by Ghosh, Banerjee and Bhadra “through accused Partha Chatterjee, the then Education Minister”.

“There was a rift between Abhishek Banerjee and accused Partha Chatterjee on the issue of illegal appointment and the accused Sujay Krishna Bhadra was heard saying that Abhishek Banerjee had demanded Rs 15 crore for the illegal appointment already done and when Sujay Krishna Bhadra express (sic) his inability to collect more money since the candidates had already paid Rs 6.50 lakhs each, then Abhishek Banerjee told Sujay to stop their appointment else he would get those candidates arrested or get the candidates posted at distant places,” the CBI states referring to the recorded conversation on page 15 of the charge sheet.

“It was also revealed that Sujay Krishna Bhadra, Santanu Banerjee and Kuntal Ghosh were planning for a collection of a bribe amount from additional 2000 candidates, for their appointment, to the tune of Rs 100 crore for paying off Shri Partha Chatterjee, Shri Abhishek Banerjee and Shri Manik Bhattacharya (co-accused former primary board president and TMC MLA now out on bail) Rs 20 crore each and sharing the remaining amount among themselves,” the agency further stated in its charge sheet.

In rebuttal, the statement issued by TMC MP Abhishek Banerjee’s advocate further said: “Despite my client’s full cooperation with the Enforcement Directorate (ED) and the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) – appearing whenever summoned and providing all necessary documents – the CBI has resorted to baseless allegations. Notably, the ED, responsible for investigating alleged proceeds of crime, has not filed any charge sheet against my client, underscoring the absence of incriminating material against him.”

“The alleged third supplementary chargesheet is nothing more than a fishing expedition aimed at harassing my client. The CBI has failed to provide a shred of corroborative evidence, with no supporting documents appended to its claims. This is yet another instance of my client being unjustly targeted.”

The statement alleged that after failing through the Enforcement Directorate, political forces had turned to the CBI, misusing central agencies to push their agenda. “This latest chargesheet is a desperate bid to create suspicion despite the glaring lack of evidence,” the statement said.

Sanjoy Basu, advocate of Trinamool Congress’s Number Two Abhishek Banerjee, said the CBI’s “politically motivated narrative is a blatant attempt to tarnish Shri Abhishek Banerjee’s reputation. By inserting unverified statements into a case concerning others, the agency has raised serious concerns about the fairness of its investigation.”

The statement reiterated that Abhishek Banerjee remained resolute in his pursuit of truth and justice and would not be intimidated by these “baseless allegations and will fight relentlessly to expose this conspiracy, safeguard his integrity, and ensure justice prevails”.

In another telling development, the banner behind the stage for the Trinamool Congress’ mega meeting tomorrow only featured the picture of Mamata Banerjee and the picture of Abhishek Banerjee was conspicuously missing.

Abhishek Banerjee Shoots in Prayagraj During Mahakumbh, “Experiencing the Spiritual Energy”

February 20, 2025, 6:56 pm

Actor Abhishek Banerjee is shooting for a new movie in Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh, alongside co-actress Shahana Goswami. Though details regarding the plot of the film and the rest of the cast are not made public, Banerjee has indicated his complete absorption in the role and the intense spiritual energy at the location during the ongoing Maha Kumbh Mela. The actor and his team have not revealed more information regarding the film yet.

#Stree actor #AbhishekBanerjee, popularly known as #Jana, was recently seen at the Mahakumbh in Prayagraj alongside actress #SahanaGoswami. Based on the pictures, it appears that the duo is filming for their project amidst the ongoing sacred gathering at the Mahakumbh.#Celebs pic.twitter.com/bNmQV5fTsf

— Filmfare (@filmfare) February 19, 2025

Shooting Experience at Maha Kumbh

Abhishek Banerjee stated, ” Yes, I’m currently shooting for a film, but I ‘can’t share many details about it. However, I’m currently immersed in my performance and deeply experiencing the spiritual energy of being in Prayagraj.”

The actor is committed to the shoot of his new upcoming work and is presently taking the limelight while shooting at the auspicious Maha Kumbh event. Abhishek Banerjee is working opposite co-star Shahana Goswami. Fans are keeping their expectation high as the actor has already impressed them with his script choices and acting.

What’s Next for Abhishek Banerjee

Abhishek Banerjee, renowned actor and producer, featured in the ‘Stree 2’ in 2024. There is a line of films waiting for Abhishek, like “Toaster,” “Bhediya 2,” “Section 84,” and “Mirzapur: The Film.” He’s working on his ongoing project, which will set the benchmark in his career. The actor’s fans are waiting for the new movie as his acting already left them in awe in Stree 2.

Few people know that Banerjee owns a production house, and an astonishing actor is a casting director. Abhishek Banerjee amazed the audience with his fantastic acting in the horror comedy series with Rajkumar Rao and Shraddha Kapoor.

Now, he’s ready to smash the box office and grab a new high spot in his career with his acting, and more upcoming projects are in the queue.

I.N.D.I.A. Bloc Against Itself, TMC MP Challenges Congress To Prove How EVMs Can Be ‘Hacked’

December 16, 2024, 4:29 pm

Trinamool Congress and the Indian National Congress both part of Indian National Developmental Inclusive Alliance (I.N.D.I.A) bloc coalition differ on Electronic Voting Machines (EVM) tampering debate which has been now and again a contentious point of discussion on doubts about how the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has been managing to win, and or rigging the elections.

With the Opposition raising questions on the reliability of the EVMs, TMC MP and party National General Secretary Abhishek Banerjee on Monday differed with the Congress on the issue.

He termed the allegations as “just random statements” and demanded that people making such allegations should demonstrate how the EVMs can be “hacked”.

“The people who raise questions on EVM, if they have anything then they should go and show a demo to the Election Commission. If work is done properly at the time of EVM randomisation and the people who work on the booth check during mock polls and counting, then I don’t think there is any substance in this allegation,” he said.

“If still someone feels that EVMs can be hacked, then they should meet the Election Commission and show how EVMs can be hacked…Nothing can be done by just making random statements…,” the TMC MP added.

Earlier the Congress had raised doubts on the EVMs after the party lost the Haryana and Maharashtra Assembly elections. The party even met the Election commission raising doubts on the electoral process in Maharashtra
“EVM is a part of the election process. There are issues in the entire election machinery in the Maharashtra assembly elections and targeted manipulation has taken place…The results of the Maharashtra assembly elections are impossible. No one can understand them…We have raised questions on the entire election machinery which is very dangerous for democracy,” Jairam Ramesh had told ANI on December 1.

Meanwhile, Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis on Monday took a jibe at the Congress alleging that the party only found faults with EVMs when they lost elections.

“Whenever the Congress party loses elections, instead of introspecting, they blame someone else. Unless they introspect, they will not win elections…When they (Congress) form governments in Karnataka, Jharkhand, there is no problem with EVMs, but when they lose Maharashtra, they blame EVMs,” Fadnavis said.

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The BJP has also raised questions on the credibility of the leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha, Rahul Gandhi.

Union Minister Pralhad Joshi told reporters, “Congress should try to realise it at least when people of I.N.D.I. Alliance say this. They don’t understand it when we say this but now even their allies are saying this…At least now they should understand, they should realise that they won’t be able to go ahead with a leader like Rahul Gandhi. (West Bengal Chief Minister) Mamata Banerjee is also saying this, as NCP (SP) chief Sharad Pawar and (Samajwadi party chief) Akhilesh Yadav as well…,” Joshi told reporters.
The Union Minister also underlined the importance of a strong opposition in a democracy.

“What I feel personally is, that the Congress party should realise themselves, they should understand what is their mistake, and they should introspect what is their problem. We also want constructive opposition. We do not want Congress or the Opposition completely weak. That is not what we want. Opposition is as important as ruling (government at the centre) in democracy…,” he added.

Doctors Seek Apology from Abhishek Banerjee Over ‘False Claims’

September 9, 2024, 2:01 pm

A West Bengal doctors’ forum has written to Lok Sabha member Abhishek Banerjee, nephew of the state’s chief minister Mamata Banerjee, demanding an unconditional public apology for his statement regarding a patient’s death at Kolkata’s RG Kar Medical College and Hospital. Banerjee had claimed that a man died after not receiving timely treatment at the hospital.

The doctors at RG Kar have been protesting since the tragic rape and murder of a trainee medic at the hospital on August 9.

In their letter to Banerjee, the Joint Platform of Doctors, West Bengal, expressed deep concern over his comments, describing them as “untrue” and “malicious.” The forum clarified that the patient, a road accident victim with polytrauma, had been referred to RG Kar from Srirampur and was promptly admitted on September 6 at 9:10 am. Medical staff attended to him continuously until his unfortunate death at 12:30 pm, as documented in the death certificate.

The forum stated that Banerjee’s claim that the patient “bled for three hours without receiving care” was baseless and discredited the efforts of the doctors who tried to save the man’s life. They urged Banerjee to correct his “dangerous” remarks, warning that such statements could have negative repercussions for the already strained medical community in the aftermath of the August 9 incident.

The rape and murder at RG Kar, which has sparked national outrage, is under investigation by the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) and has also been taken up by the Supreme Court for suo motu consideration.

TMC’s Abhishek Banerjee Calls for 50-Day Trial Law Amidst Low Rape Conviction Rates

August 27, 2024, 1:01 pm

Trinamool Congress MP Abhishek Banerjee has called for a new law to ensure swift justice in rape cases in India. Banerjee highlighted that the current conviction rate for rape cases stands at just 26%, meaning only 26 out of every 100 reported cases result in a conviction, leaving 74 offenders unpunished. He has demanded an “anti-rape law” that guarantees trials and verdicts within 50 days, followed by severe penalties for the perpetrators.

Banerjee’s remarks follow recent protests over the rape and murder of a trainee doctor at RG Kar Medical College and Hospital in Kolkata, which has led to heightened security around the West Bengal state secretariat. The protests have been driven by outrage over the horrific crime, and Banerjee’s call for legislative action is aimed at addressing what he sees as a broken justice system.

As the protests continue, the RG Kar Medical College and Hospital is beginning to return to normal, with patient numbers exceeding 1,000.

Watch: Shraddha Kapoor And Abhishek Banerjee Set The Dance Floor At ‘Stree 2’ Celebration

August 21, 2024, 2:49 pm

Shraddha Kapoor is reveling in the success of her latest horror-comedy film, Stree 2. The movie, which also stars Rajkummar Rao, Abhishek Banerjee, Aparshakti Khurrana, and Pankaj Tripathi, has been a major box office hit. As the film continues to rake in impressive numbers, a video from its success party has gone viral, showcasing Kapoor and Banerjee dancing to the track “Aayi Nai.”

The video, shared on Reddit, shows Kapoor, dressed in a striking red outfit, dancing energetically with Banerjee, while others look on. The clip has quickly become a social media sensation, with fans praising Kapoor’s charm and friendly demeanor. One fan commented, “Shraddha gets along so well with literally every single person. Even the light and sound engineer of her movie may have the fondest thing to say about her. Really such a gem.” Another added, “Yeah, she comes across as a really sweet and warm person. Someone who people likes to hang with.”

Shraddha Kapoor and Abhishek Banerjee Dancing At Stree 2 Success Bash.
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Stree 2, which premiered alongside Akshay Kumar’s Khel Khel Mein and John Abraham’s Vedaa, has emerged as the clear winner of the extended weekend, maintaining strong box office performance even on a working Tuesday. The film reportedly collected Rs 25 crore on Tuesday alone, surpassing the opening day collections of several other releases this year.

As of Day 6, Stree 2 has amassed Rs 254.55 crore (net, early estimates) and is on track to surpass the lifetime box office collections of Kalki 2898 AD (Hindi version), which debuted in June and featured stars like Prabhas, Amitabh Bachchan, Deepika Padukone, and Kamal Haasan. The film is set to exceed this record by the end of the weekend.

A sequel to the 2018 hit Stree, the film brings back the original cast, including Rajkummar Rao, Shraddha Kapoor, Pankaj Tripathi, Abhishek Banerjee, and Aparshakti Khurana, along with the original director Amar Kaushik. It also features a mix of new cameos, adding to the film’s appeal.

‘Stree 2’ Sets 2024 Record with ₹54.35 Crore Opening Day Box Office Collection

August 16, 2024, 4:54 am

Amar Kaushik’s highly anticipated sequel to the 2018 horror-comedy hit Stree premiered in theaters on Independence Day. Featuring Shraddha Kapoor, Rajkummar Rao, Aparshakti Khurana, Abhishek Banerjee, and Pankaj Tripathi, the film garnered an impressive ₹54.35 crore on its opening day in India.

The film had special opening premieres on Wednesday, which contributed ₹8 crore to its earnings. On its actual release day, Stree 2 collected approximately ₹46 crore, totaling around ₹54.35 crore. This strong debut makes it the highest-grossing film of 2024 on its opening day, surpassing Kalki 2898 AD (Hindi) and Fighter. Notably, it achieved these numbers faster than its predecessor, Stree, which took six days to reach ₹54.88 crore net in India. The film saw a 75.09% occupancy rate on its first day in Hindi.

‘Stree 2’ Review

The review highlights that the film thrives on its humor. Niren Bhatt’s writing keeps the pace brisk, with the first half receiving praise for its sharp, non-stop jokes. The film’s success is attributed to the talented cast, particularly Rajkummar Rao, who leads the ensemble with notable skill and charm.

TMC MLA Allegedly ‘Slaps’ Restaurant Owner, Claims Use Of ‘Bad Words’ Against Abhishek

June 9, 2024, 2:18 pm

Actor and Trinamool Congress (TMC) MLA Soham Chakraborty allegedly assaulted a restaurant owner in Kolkata’s New Town area, claiming the owner had used derogatory language against the party’s national general secretary Abhishek Banerjee. The incident occurred on Friday night, and although the restaurant owner denied the allegations, Chakraborty later apologized.

The altercation reportedly began when Chakraborty, who was shooting outside the restaurant, parked his car in a way that inconvenienced other customers. The restaurant owner asked Chakraborty’s security personnel to move the car, leading to a verbal argument and the alleged assault by Chakraborty.

Chakraborty claimed that the restaurant owner had used offensive language against Abhishek Banerjee, which provoked him to act. He admitted to slapping the owner multiple times and stated that he had informed the police about the incident.

The restaurant owner, on the other hand, refuted Chakraborty’s claims, stating that the actor had threatened to shut down his establishment. He alleged that Chakraborty had punched him and kicked him, despite his pleas for mercy.

The incident has sparked controversy, with the BJP criticizing the TMC for not taking action against Chakraborty. However, Chakraborty later apologized for his actions, stating that he had lost his temper after his security guards were attacked.

The police are investigating the matter, and Chakraborty’s actions have received widespread condemnation.

Actor and Trinamool Congress (TMC) MLA Soham Chakraborty reportedly slapped a restaurant owner in Kolkata’s New Town area on Friday night, accusing the owner of using derogatory language against the party’s national general secretary Abhishek Banerjee. Despite the restaurant owner’s denial of the allegations, Chakraborty later apologized for the incident.

The altercation occurred while Chakraborty was shooting outside the restaurant, and the police received a formal complaint against him at the Techno City Police Station. The CCTV footage from the restaurant showed Chakraborty pushing and kicking the owner.

Chakraborty claimed that his security guards were attacked first and that he reacted after the owner used offensive language against Abhishek Banerjee. He admitted to slapping the owner and informed the police about the incident.

The restaurant owner countered Chakraborty’s claims, stating that the actor had threatened to shut down his establishment. He alleged that Chakraborty had punched and kicked him despite his pleas.

The incident has sparked controversy, with the BJP criticizing the TMC for not taking action against Chakraborty. Chakraborty later apologized for his actions, acknowledging that he should not have lost his temper.

The police are investigating the matter, and Chakraborty’s behavior has received widespread condemnation.

TMC’s Abhishek Banerjee Meets Shiv Sena (UBT) Leader Uddhav Thackeray In Mumbai

June 7, 2024, 3:41 am

TMC national general secretary and MP from Diamond Harbour Lok Sabha seat, Abhishek Banerjee, met former Maharashtra CM and Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Uddhav Thackeray at Matoshree in Mumbai on Thursday.

Speaking about the meeting, Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Sanjay Raut said, “Today, TMC national general secretary Abhishek Banerjee and party leader Derek O’Brien met with Shiv Sena chief Uddhav Thackeray. There was a long talk. Many leaders talked to Uddhav Thackeray on the phone today. Narendra Modi and the BJP are not having the majority. They are still trying to make the government. We believe that it will not be a good government.”

While the Trinamool Congress has won 29 out of 42 Lok Sabha seats in West Bengal, Shiv Sena (Uddhav Balasaheb Thackeray) has won 9 seats in Maharashtra.

The Maharashtra battle witnessed a tight contest in many seats, with the BJP facing unexpected losses, winning only 17 seats despite expecting over 45, and Congress experiencing a remarkable renaissance to emerge as the single-largest party in the state, leading on 13 constituencies.

Both Shiv Sena (UBT) and TMC are part of the INDIA bloc.

According to the Election Commission of India, the BJP won 240 seats, significantly lower than its 2019 tally of 303. The Congress, on the other hand, showed strong improvement, winning 99 seats. While the BJP-led National Democratic Alliance secured 292 seats, the INDIA bloc surpassed the 230 mark, posing stiff competition and defying all predictions.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi secured a third term, but the BJP needed the support of other parties in his coalition, primarily JD (U) chief Nitish Kumar and TDP chief Chandrababu Naidu.

Meanwhile, NDA leaders unanimously passed a resolution in the meeting, electing Narendra Modi as their leader.

Lok Sabha Election Result 2024: Abhishek Banerjee Wins; Sets A Record Of Over 7 Lakh votes

June 4, 2024, 6:12 pm

Lok Sabha Election 2024 Result: Abhishek Banerjee wins by more than 7 lakh votes in Diamond Harbour constituency in West Bengal.

As the Lok Sabha Election 2024 Result comes to a close, let’s have a look at Abhishek Banerjee who is representing the All India Trinamool Congress from the Diamond Harbour constituency in West Bengal.

He is considered the de facto number two in the Trinamool Congress (TMC) for some years now, is currently making efforts to elevate his national profile.

His recent activities, such as accompanying Mamata Banerjee to Opposition unity meetings and representing the TMC in the coordination committee of the INDIA alliance, indicate a concerted effort to establish himself as a leader at the national level.

Rise in Politics

Abhishek has been a Member of Parliament since 2014, but his prominence within the TMC grew significantly following the party’s disappointing performance in the 2019 Lok Sabha elections. After the party’s parliamentary seat tally decreased and the BJP made significant gains in West Bengal, Abhishek played a pivotal role in strategizing with poll strategist Prashant Kishor to rejuvenate the party’s prospects.

Following the TMC’s victory in the 2021 Assembly elections, Abhishek’s influence within the party further solidified. He was entrusted with overseeing the party’s expansion plans at the national level. However, the TMC’s attempts to establish a presence in states like Goa, Meghalaya, and Tripura faced setbacks.

Abhishek’s ascent within the TMC has not been without internal challenges, with some party veterans expressing dissatisfaction. Nevertheless, many within the TMC view him as the inevitable heir apparent to Mamata Banerjee.

Abhishek’s recent statewide yatra to bolster grassroots support and his involvement in candidate selection were credited for the TMC’s success in the panchayat polls in June. He has also been vocal in the party’s campaign against frozen Central funds, alleging retaliation by the BJP-led government for losing elections in West Bengal.

Abhishek casted his vote for Lok Sabha Election 2024 on June 1.

Entire poll machinery working for Abhishek, alleges BJP

June 1, 2024, 3:11 am

Less than 24 hours before the Lok Sabha polls, Abhijit Das, the BJP candidate taking on Trinamool Congress number two, Abhishek Banerjee, in the Diamond Harbour Lok Sabha seat, has alleged that the entire poll machinery was working overtime for the Trinamool leader. He alleged that the Trinamool Congress had assembled “30,000 criminals in the constituency” who would be used to intimidate voters.

“The District Election Officer who is the District Magistrate, the Observers, Micro-Observers and the police force are all working for Abhishek Banerjee. The C-Vigil app is not working.

Suvidha app is working slowly. I have received information that after a meeting last night with senior State police officers, the Central forces who have been sent here have all been managed. I have informed the General Observer and the Police Observer but nobody is listening. We have video footage of police officers who are influencing the Central forces. No route marches have been conducted in the Diamond Harbour constituency,” he told The Daily Guardian.

Das, better known as Bobby, also alleged that the Expenditure Observer had turned a blind eye to the money that had been poured in to fund Abhishek Banerjee’s poll campaign.

“Despite the Rs 95-lakh cap on spending, the Diamond Harbour candidate has spent Rs 15-20 crore on his hoardings alone. Abhishek is the candidate here, so he cannot be the star campaigner here. So that means that all these expenses have to be recorded in his candidate account. Banerjee has spent crores of money for his election meetings,” he said.

“I knew that this would happen because the Electoral Officer Aariz Aftab has a special relationship with Abhishek Banerjee. I have been complaining about Aftab since 2018. He played a similar role in 2019 Lok Sabha elections as well as the 2021 Assembly elections.

He was removed once but I don’t know due to which unknown power, he was reinstated soon after. He is totally turning a blind eye to our complaints,” Das alleged.

“We have repeatedly said that the District Magistrate has to be removed to ensure free and fair polls, but the Chief Electoral Officer Aariz Aftab has managed to bury the matter. I am apprehending widespread false voting and intimidation tomorrow,” he said.

He further alleged that for the past two months, the BJP had not been allowed to set up stages for public meetings. “Our decorators have been threatened by criminals”.

He also alleged that despite forwarding details of the hotels and lodges where the anti-social elements had been put up by the Trinamool Congress, no action was being taken by the Central forces. He alleged that thousands of fake ID cards have been prepared, and the presiding officers have been threatened to maintain silence on polling day.

“If Abhishek has worked hard for the constituency, then why does he need to bring in criminals to manage the elections?” Abhijit Das asked.

Abhishek Banerjee has also “purchased many local BJP leaders”, he alleged, adding that 95 per cent of the people were against the Trinamool Congress scion. “Abhishek will lose his deposit if the Election Commission ensures free and fair elections,” the BJP candidate said.

BJP’s 12th list: Abhijit Das challenges TMC’s Abhishek Banerjee

April 16, 2024, 1:38 pm

The BJP’s 12th list of seven candidates for the upcoming Lok Sabha elections, featuring contenders across Maharashtra, Punjab, Uttar Pradesh, and West Bengal. Among them is Abhijit Das (Bobby), set to challenge Trinamool Congress leader Abhishek Banerjee in West Bengal’s Diamond Harbour, a TMC stronghold. In 2019, Banerjee secured victory with a substantial margin over the BJP’s Nilanjan Roy.

Notably, Chhatrapati Udayanraje Bhonsle will contest from Maharashtra’s Satara, while Manjeet Singh Miawind, Anita Som Parkash, and Parampal Kaur Sidhu are nominated in Punjab. Uttar Pradesh sees Vishwadeep Singh and Shashank Mani Tripathi as candidates for Firozabad and Deoria, respectively.

The BJP also announced nominees for Assembly by-elections in Uttar Pradesh and Telangana, including Arvind Singh, OP Shrivastava, Shailendra Singh Sahu, Shravan Gond, and TN Vamsha Tilak.

West Bengal’s parliamentary polls will span several dates, beginning April 19, with the final phase on June 1. In 2014, the TMC dominated with 34 seats, whereas the BJP secured only 2. However, the 2019 elections saw the BJP’s surge, claiming 18 seats against the TMC’s 22.

Maharashtra’s elections unfold over five phases from April 19 to May 20, while Punjab’s single-phase voting for 13 seats is scheduled for June 1. Vote counting is set for June 4.

LS Polls:TMC Reveals Lineup of 40 Key Campaigners

March 27, 2024, 12:41 am

Ahead of the Lok Sabha elections, the Trinamool Congress (TMC) unveiled a roster of 40 prominent campaigners on Tuesday.

The lineup comprised notable figures such as West Bengal Chief Minister and party leader Mamata Banerjee, MP and the party’s national general secretary Abhishek Banerjee, and former cricketer and candidate from Behrampore, Yusuf Pathan, among others.

TMC unveiled its selection of 42 candidates for the Lok Sabha elections earlier on March 10.

Conveying TMC’s decision to contest the Lok Sabha polls independently, party General Secretary Abhishek Banerjee revealed the list, featuring unexpected entries such as former cricketers Yusuf Pathan from Berhampore and Kirti Azad from the Bardhaman Durgapur Lok Sabha constituency.

Abhishek Banerjee is set to run from Diamond Harbour, while Mahua Moitra, who was expelled from the Lok Sabha during last year’s winter session, has been nominated for the Krishnanagar constituency.

Meanwhile, Mukut Mani Adhikari, who recently resigned from the Bharatiya Janata Party, has also been granted a ticket for the Ranaghat Lok Sabha seat.

Shatrughan Sinha is poised to once again vie for the Asansol seat, which he had previously secured in the 2022 bypoll.

TMC has nominated Jagadish C Basuniya for Cooch Behar, Prakash Chik Baraik for Alipurduar, Nirmal Ch Roy for Jalpaiguri, and Gopal Lama for Darjeeling.

Upon unveiling the candidates, TMC affirmed that the ruling party in Bengal will continue to stand alongside the common people as part of its commitment.

“Under the leadership of Chairperson @MamataOfficial, we’re pleased to announce the names of candidates for the upcoming Lok Sabha elections. We are steadfast in our commitment to stand by the common people against the deprivation of the Central Govt. When it comes to confronting the @BJP4India jomidars head-on and responding in the language they understand best, the Twin Flower is people’s only choice!,” TMC posted on X.

Bengal is slated to vote for 42 Lok Sabha members in all seven phases of the general elections, commencing on April 19 and concluding on June 1. The vote counting is set for June 4.

During the previous Lok Sabha polls, the TMC secured 22 seats, while the BJP made a significant breakthrough by winning 18 seats.

On 27th Foundation Day, Trinamool leaders try to paper over differences

January 2, 2024, 2:50 am

Rancour and finger-pointing by leaders marred the 27th foundation day of the Trinamool Congress on the first day of the new year even as party supremo Mamata Banerjee and second-in-command Abhishek Banerjee met in the evening to paper over the cracks.

Leaders like party spokesperson Kunal Ghosh who are allied with Mamata Banerjee’s nephew and heir apparent Abhishek Banerjee took on the senior leaders of the party and criticised them for their errors.

“Why are the top four-five senior Ministers soft on the BJP’s Suvendu Adhikari even though he is attacking Mamata Banerjee and Abhishek Banerjee in the foulest language?” questioned Kunal Ghosh.
Meanwhile, long-term Mamata associate and MP Sudip Bandyopadhyay stoked the fire by telling supporters that apart from Mamata Banerjee, there was no other credible leader in the party.

Another veteran leader and Kolkata Mayor Firhad Hakim, in a veiled vibe at Abhishek Banerjee’s supporters, said it was necessary for the newbies to know about the history and the sacrifices that the old guard of the party had made to bring it to power. He also admitted that “some leaders” had indulged in corruption but Mamata Banerjee was the “epitome of honesty”.

In retaliation, Kunal Ghosh questioned the inaction of the senior Ministers when the then Education Minister Partha Chattopadhyay was indulging in selling jobs for cash.
While Firhad Hakim told reporters that the Trinamool Congress was a united family under the leadership of Mamata Banerjee and would continue its fight together, party spokesperson Kunal Ghosh took pains to point out that while the CM was its leader, its general was MP Abhishek Banerjee.

Ghosh told reporters: “This is something akin to Ramakrishna and Vivekananda. Ramakrishna had many illustrious and famous disciples, but people wanted to know Ramakrishna’s thoughts, beliefs, philosophy and wisdom, more from Vivekananda’s mouth.
And that is what Vivekananda did, spread his word in India and the world.”

“Taking the same example, Mamata Banerjee’s struggle, sacrifice, development, beliefs, and faith are Trinamool Congress’s strength.
And people want to know more from Abhishek Banerjee. Mamata Banerjee has many followers, some very illustrious, but it is Abhishek who the people want to hear it from,” he said.

Reacting to the developments in the Trinamool Congress, BJP’s senior leader Dilip Ghosh quipped: “When corruption was hidden, everything was hunky-dory. Now they are saying, it is bad. This is the beginning of the end of the Trinamool Congress.

The foundation day is also the day when the death-kneel of the party has been sounded.”
CPIM leader Sujan Chakraborty said: “It is common knowledge that there is a massive fight going on within the Trinamool Congress over sharing of the loot from the many corruptions and the scams that they have done.”
“The Trinamool Congress is a circus party. In a circus, the people look at the antics of the jokers. All these people making these statements are nothing but that,” he added.

Meanwhile, Mamata Banerjee, in a statement on X, said: “I humbly honour and respect the dedication and self-sacrifices of each worker and supporter of our party. Today, the TMC family is blessed with the love and affection of all,”.
Banerjee pledged to persist in her fight for the country›s common people.

«It is on the strength of your unflinching support that we shall continue to fight for everyone in this great democratic country. No surrender to any evil force. In defiance of all terror, we will continue our lifelong struggles for the common people of our country,” she wrote in a post on X.

Enforcement Directorate issues fresh summon to Abhishek Banerjee

October 4, 2023, 1:16 pm

Abhishek Banerjee, the general secretary of the Trinamool Congress, has received a new summons from the Enforcement Directorate (ED). On October 9, according to sources, he will be asked to participate in the ED investigation. Banerjee was previously called by the ED on October 3. Due to the party’s MGNREGA protests taking place in Delhi on that day, Banerjee did not show up at the ED office.

Banerjee claimed it was a strategy employed by the central government, which is run by the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), to put an end to the protests.

“The fight against the deprivation of WB and its rightful dues shall persist regardless of the obstacles. No force on Earth can hinder my dedication to fight for the people of WB and their fundamental rights. I’ll b in Delhi joining the protest on Oct 2nd & 3rd. STOP ME IF U CAN!” Banerjee said in a post on ‘X’.
The TMC general secretary had also alleged that the ED was summoning on days when he had pre-announced public programs.
“Earlier this month, the ED summoned me on a day coinciding with an important coordinating meeting of #INDIA. I dutifully appeared and complied with the served summons,” Banerjee pointed out in an earlier post on X.

Abhishek Banerjee was subpoenaed by the ED in accordance with PMLA section 50. Banerjee was served with a summons after federal investigators raided the office of “Leaps and Bounds Pvt Ltd,” which they claimed was “used for making dubious transactions amounting to crores of rupees.” Banerjee is allegedly the company’s CEO, according to the ED.

Sanjay Raut : Centre does not want TMC’s Abhishek Banerjee to attend INDIA bloc meeting

September 13, 2023, 4:02 pm

Trinamool Congress leader Abhishek Banerjee will not attend the first meeting of the Opposition INDIA bloc’s Coordination Committee on Wednesday because the Enforcement Directorate and the CBI do not want him to, according to Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Sanjay Raut.

“Today we will go to the meeting. The agenda decided in the Mumbai meeting will be discussed. Everybody is going to attend the meeting except Trinamool Congress. TMC leader Abhishek Banerjee is a member of this committee, he is not attending this meeting because ED and the BJP don’t want him to. The central government does not want Abhishek Banerjee to reach Delhi and participate in the coordination committee meeting of INDIA,” Raut said.
The TMC leader was summoned by the ED for questioning in the school recruitment scam in West Bengal and was seen arriving at the agency’s office in Kolkata this morning.
“He got summoned by the ED today. We will keep his seat vacant and give a message about how the central agencies are torturing the members of INDIA,” Raut said.

Banerjee is allegedly the company’s CEO, according to the ED. The Trinamool leader responded to the ED’s notice by stating that it required him to appear before the organization on September 13, the same day that the Opposition INDIA bloc’s coordination committee is scheduled to meet in Delhi.

West Bengal recruitment scam: Trinamool’s Abhishek Banerjee appears before ED

September 13, 2023, 2:38 pm

Abhishek Banerjee, the national general secretary of the Trinamool Congress, appeared before the Enforcement Directorate (ED) office in Kolkata on Wednesday after being called by the agency in relation to an alleged recruitment scam. The TMC MP was served with a summons a few weeks after federal investigators raided the office of “Leaps and Bounds Pvt Ltd,” which they claimed was “used for making dubious transactions amounting to crores of rupees.” Banerjee is allegedly the company’s CEO, according to the ED.

Reacting to the notice by the ED, the Trinamool leader said on Sunday that the notice required him to appear before the agency on September 13, the very day when the Opposition INDIA bloc’s coordination committee is scheduled to meet in Delhi.
Banerjee is a member of the INDIA grouping’s coordination committee and was scheduled to attend the meeting today.

Today in the nation’s capital, at Sharad Pawar, the leader of the Nationalist Congress Party (NCP), residence, the Coordination Committee of the INDIA alliance will hold its inaugural meeting. The Opposition alliance announced a 14-member coordination committee at its third meeting, held on September 1 in Mumbai, but has not yet selected a convener.

Notice issued by SC in WB school recruitment scam involving Abhishek banerjee

May 26, 2023, 1:17 pm

The Supreme Court refuses to stay the Calcutta High Court order allowing central agencies to question TMC leader Abhishek Banerjee in the West Bengal school recruitment scam. However, the SC stays the part of the order imposing costs on him and issues a notice on Abhishek Banerjee’s plea challenging the HC order. The matter will be heard after the vacation and is listed for July 10.

The SC decides not to interfere with the HC order permitting the probe agencies to interrogate Abhishek Banerjee regarding the alleged recruitment scam.

Abhishek Banerjee challenged the Calcutta High Court order that imposed costs on him and permitted the Enforcement Directorate (ED) and CBI to investigate him for recruitment irregularities. The High Court had granted permission to the central agencies to question Abhishek Banerjee, who is the nephew of West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee and a leader of the Trinamool Congress (TMC), in relation to the recruitment scam in West Bengal schools. Following the court’s order, the CBI issued a summons to Abhishek Banerjee and subsequently questioned him regarding the school recruitment scam. Abhishek Banerjee raised concerns about the probe agency’s decision to summon him on short notice.

Abhishek Banerjee completed 2000 Km Jan Sanjog Yatra in 17 days

May 12, 2023, 6:58 pm

Abhishek Banerjee, National General Secretary of the Trinamool Congress (TMC), who embarked on the two-month TMC mega event ‘Jan Sanjog Yatra’ on April 25 completed 2000 km in 17 days on Thursday at the TMC Bhawan in Kolkata district of West Bengal.

The Trinamool Congress mega event known as the ‘Jan Sanjog Yatra’ was led by TMC national general secretary and MP Abhishek Banerjee and lasted only a few days. Sayoni Ghosh, President of the Trinamool Youth Congress, congratulated Abhishek Banerjee on his success and chastised the opposition party for mocking the Jan Sanjog Yatra.

Speaking about the mega event, the TMC President stated that Thursday was a huge accomplishment for the TMC and Abhishek Banerjee, who had led the ‘Jan Sanjog Yatra’ caravan since it began on April 25, 2023, and had done so for 60 days.

“Today is the 17th day and Abhishek completed 2000 km without rest. It’s a continuous process. During this event, Abhishek Banerjee organized at least 50 mass gatherings, 35 special events and 12 roads,” she said.

Sayoni added, “This is my personal view that Rahul Gandhi organized the Bharat jodo yatra about his own fame and branding but Abhishek organized Jan Sanjog Yatra to build his party more powerful. He never said that he is a big leader, he always said he is a learner in politics.”

TMC Kunal Ghosh lashes Adhikari, says he’s suffering from Abhishek Banerjee phobia

November 14, 2022, 1:19 pm

Trinamool Congress MP Kunal Ghosh on Sunday lashed the Leader of Opposition in the Bengal Assembly and Bharatiya Janata Party MLA Suvendu Adhikari and said Adhikari is suffering from “Abhishek Banerjee phobia”.

Earlier Adhikari said, Abhishek Banerjee’s son’s birthday party was organized at a five-star hotel in Kolkata in which huge security forces had been deployed. Abhishek Banerjee is Trinamool Congress, national general secretary.

“He is blatantly lying about Abhishek’s child’s birthday. There was not any birthday party at the venue, but Abhishek Banerjee being the Chief Patron of Diamond Harbor Football Club met and interacted with DHFC football players at Taj Hotel for the unique achievement in the Premier Division of the Calcutta Football League in its very first season,” Ghosh said.

Addressing a press conference Ghosh said on behalf of the Unemployed Youth and Students Council Suvendu will be sent flowers and greeting cards to wish him good mental health.

“We will send him ‘get well soon’ from tomorrow,’ Ghosh stated.

Taking to Twitter Suvendu said, “Grand Celebrations tonight at Taj Bengal !!! Security has been beefed up for the Birthday Party of Koyla Bhaipo’s son. Over 500 Policemen, Bomb Squad & Dog Squad have been deployed to Guard the venue. Door Frame Metal Detectors & Hand-held Metal Detectors are in place.”

In another tweet, Adhikari said, for such arrangements, no formal order was issued.

“Formal order hasn’t been issued for such Security Movement. ‘Mamata Police’ Officer; Jamal has been tasked to make the Security foolproof. Lady Kim’s family is following the footsteps of the Real Kim Jong-un of North Korea, at times beating him when it comes to grandeur & luxury,” Adhikari tweeted.