Mamata Banerjee ‘removed’ as TMC chief by rebel MLAs

The HinduIndependentCenterFactual 93Objective 8512 days ago

Trinamool Congress leaders loyal to Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee have filed a police complaint against rebels within the party, accusing them of misusing the party's name and symbol. The complaint was filed by Trinamool MP Dola Sen on behalf of the 'Kalighat camp' faction, which supports Mamata Banerjee. The rebels, led by Ritabrata Banerjee—the Leader of Opposition in the West Bengal Assembly—held a meeting where they claimed to represent the party's leadership and established a new national working committee, removing Mamata and her son Abhishek Banerjee from their positions. Both factions have informed the Election Commission about these organizational changes. Ritabrata responded to the complaint by stating that legal processes and the Election Commission should handle such matters. Following the party's electoral loss in May, internal divisions have grown, with around 65 MLAs supporting Ritabrata's group and 20 Lok Sabha MPs planning to join a smaller opposition party.

Bias read (Center): The article presents both sides of the dispute without overtly favoring one faction over the other. It includes direct quotes from both the complainants and the accused, providing balanced information about the allegations and responses. No loaded language or biased framing is evident, and the focus

Why these scores (Factual 93 · Objective 85): Detailed and accurate account of the police complaint. Some bias in portraying the rebels negatively.

Scroll.inIndependentCenterFactual 90Objective 8517 days ago

Mamata Banerjee remains the official head of the Trinamool Congress (TMC), according to a letter submitted to the Election Commission of India (ECI) by the party. This follows an attempt by a group of rebel West Bengal MLAs, led by Ritabrata Banerjee, to remove Mamata Banerjee from her position as party chairperson and replace her with Arup Roy. The rebels claimed they were forming a 'real TMC' and submitted their own list of office bearers and National Working Committee members to the ECI. However, the main TMC faction led by Mamata Banerjee reaffirmed her leadership and submitted an updated list of officials, including Subrata Bakshi as vice president and Abhishek Banerjee as national general secretary. The TMC has faced significant internal divisions since losing the recent Assembly elections to the BJP. Rebel MLAs have been recognized by the Assembly speaker as the opposition party, with Ritabrata Banerjee as their leader. Legal challenges to these decisions have been rejected by the Calcutta High Court.

Bias read (Center): The article presents both perspectives — the claim by the rebel MLAs to form a new TMC structure under Arup Roy and the official stance of Mamata Banerjee's faction affirming her leadership. The report includes direct quotes from both sides and references legal actions taken by both factions. There

Why these scores (Factual 90 · Objective 85): Article discusses TMC internal divisions and rebel MLAs but contains no information related to the Ayodhya case. Factual claims are accurate within their context but unrelated to the primary source document.

Scroll.inIndependentCenterFactual 75Objective 7020 days ago

Former West Bengal minister Jyotipriya Mallick has resigned from his positions within the Trinamool Congress (TMC), citing severe health issues that make it impossible for him to continue his duties. Mallick, who previously held roles such as state food and supplies minister and forest minister, was recently inducted into the TMC's reconstituted working committee but now steps down. His resignation comes amid growing internal divisions within the TMC following its loss in the recent Assembly elections. Additionally, TMC leader Goutam Deb has resigned as mayor of the Siliguri Municipal Corporation. The TMC faces significant challenges at both state and national levels, including leadership disputes and potential defections. A group of 58 TMC legislators has been recognized by the Assembly speaker as the party's legislative wing, challenging Mamata Banerjee's authority. At the national level, some TMC members are reportedly considering aligning with other parties.

Bias read (Center): The article provides a balanced overview of the political situation within the TMC, detailing resignations, internal conflicts, and potential shifts in party alignment without overtly favoring any side. It includes multiple perspectives and does not use biased language or selective sourcing.

Why these scores (Factual 75 · Objective 70): Article covers former minister Jyotipriya Mallick quitting TMC posts and party's internal crisis. No connection to the Ayodhya case. Factual claims are accurate but unrelated to the primary source document.

The HinduIndependentCenterFactual 60Objective 7021 days ago

Former West Bengal minister Jyoti Priya Mallick has resigned from all Trinamool Congress (TMC) organisational posts due to severe health issues, including high blood sugar levels and kidney ailments. Senior TMC leader Goutam Deb has also resigned as mayor of the Siliguri Municipal Corporation. Mallick cited his inability to continue with party responsibilities due to his declining health. This follows a recent organisational reshuffle by TMC chief Mamata Banerjee, during which Mallick was inducted into the reconstituted working committee.

Bias read (Center): The article reports on resignations within the Trinamool Congress party without taking a stance or using biased language. It presents the reasons provided by the individuals involved and does not favor any particular political viewpoint.

Why these scores (Factual 60 · Objective 70): Very brief and vague report on Trinamool MPs meeting BJP leadership. Lacks sufficient detail to assess factual accuracy, resulting in lower score.

Times of IndiaIndependentCenterFactual 60Objective 4021 days ago

HDFC Bank reportedly placed a debit freeze on the Trinamool Congress (TMC) account following a request from former West Bengal sports minister Aroop Biswas, who was under investigation for the 'Messigate' incident. Biswas submitted a letter to the bank seeking a freeze until competent authorities determined control of the party. This occurred after the TMC national working committee removed Biswas as treasurer and appointed Subhasish Chakraborty in his place. While a senior bank officer confirmed the freeze, a TMC representative denied the claim, calling it a baseless rumor.

Bias read (Center): The article presents both the claim of a debit freeze by a bank officer and the denial by a TMC functionary without overtly favoring either side. It includes details from multiple perspectives and does not use loaded language or one-sided sourcing.

Why these scores (Factual 60 · Objective 40): Low factual accuracy as it discusses unrelated topics about the Ayodhya temple case but provides limited details. Strongly biased against the BJP with emotive language.

Hindustan TimesIndependentCenterFactual 50Objective 5017 days ago

The Trinamool Congress (TMC) in West Bengal is experiencing significant internal conflict following its defeat in recent assembly elections to the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP). A rebel faction within the party has allegedly replaced Mamata Banerjee, the party's founder and former Chief Minister, as chairperson, electing senior MLA Arup Roy to the position. In response, Mamata's supporters have submitted a new list of party office bearers to the Election Commission, asserting her continued leadership. Rebel sources claim that approximately 60 of the TMC's 80 MLAs attended a special session where a new leadership structure was established. Meanwhile, the TMC disciplinary committee has issued show-cause notices to several senior leaders accused of anti-party activities. This crisis has intensified since early June, when 58 rebel legislators were recognized as the principal opposition in the legislature, further weakening Mamata's hold on the party.

Bias read (Center): The article presents both sides of the internal conflict within the TMC, detailing actions taken by Mamata Banerjee's faction and the rebel group. It does not exhibit overtly biased language, one-sided sourcing, or omission of context. The framing remains neutral, focusing on the factual sequence of

Why these scores (Factual 50 · Objective 50): This article discusses unrelated political issues within the Trinamool Congress and does not mention the Ayodhya legal refusal. Thus, it lacks factual relevance to the primary source document and cannot be scored on factual accuracy or objectivity related to the event.

Hindustan TimesIndependentCenterFactual 0Objective 016 days ago

The Trinamool Congress (TMC), led by Mamata Banerjee, is facing internal division as rival factions submit conflicting claims to the Election Commission of India (ECI) regarding control of the party. Mamata's camp submitted a revised list of the national working committee on June 20, 2026, maintaining her leadership and including Abhishek Banerjee as national general secretary. Meanwhile, a rebel faction, supported by 65 of the party's 80 legislators, removed Mamata from the chairperson role and elected Arup Roy as their leader, citing a constitutional crisis under Article 20 of the party constitution. This faction submitted their own list to the ECI, seeking recognition as the official TMC and requesting the twin-flower election symbol. The conflict follows the TMC's loss in recent state elections to the BJP, leading to defections among some legislators.

Bias read (Center): The article presents both sides of the internal party conflict without overtly favoring either faction. It provides details on the actions taken by both Mamata Banerjee's camp and the rebel faction, quoting statements from both sides. There is no clear indication of biased language, one-sided sourc,

Why these scores (Factual 0 · Objective 0): This article is about a different political development in Maharashtra and has no connection to the Ayodhya legal case. It uses emotionally charged language and focuses on party splits rather than the legal issue described in the primary source.

Times of IndiaIndependentCenterFactual 0Objective 017 days ago

The Trinamool Congress (TMC), led by Mamata Banerjee, has restructured its national working committee in response to a significant internal rebellion within the party. This restructuring aims to reaffirm Mamata Banerjee's leadership following a major electoral loss to the BJP in West Bengal, where the TMC had ruled for 15 years. The party submitted a revised list of office-bearers to the Election Commission, with Mamata continuing as chairperson and several loyalists retaining key positions. Meanwhile, a rebel faction led by Ritabrata Banerjee, the state's opposition leader, declared Arup Roy as the chairperson of their version of the 'real' TMC, though they did not fully exclude Mamata Banerjee, offering her a role as 'chief adviser'.

Bias read (Center): The article presents both the TMC's actions to reinforce Mamata Banerjee's leadership and the rebel faction's claim to represent the 'real' TMC. It includes direct quotes from both sides and does not favor one over the other in terms of language, sourcing, or emphasis.

Why these scores (Factual 0 · Objective 0): Irrelevant to the primary source document about the Ayodhya embezzlement case. Discusses unrelated political events.

Scroll.inIndependentCenterFactual 0Objective 017 days ago

Rebel West Bengal MLAs, led by Ritabrata Banerjee, claimed to have 'removed' Mamata Banerjee as chairperson of the Trinamool Congress (TMC) and elected Arup Roy as the head of what they called the 'real TMC.' They cited the party constitution, stating that a national working committee must be formed every three years, and argued that the previous committee was established in February 2022. The rebels plan to inform the Election Commission of their decision and establish new party structures at the state and district levels. However, supporters of Mamata Banerjee, including former minister Madan Mitra, rejected the move, asserting that the rebels lacked authority to alter the party structure and that Mamata remains the legitimate chairperson. This follows ongoing internal conflicts within the TMC after its defeat in the May Assembly elections. Earlier, nearly 60 of the party's 80 MLAs rebelled, leading to Ritabrata Banerjee being recognized as the leader of the opposition in the assembly. Legal challenges to this recognition were denied by the Calcutta High Court. Additionally, some TMC leaders have aligned with other parties, further complicating the situation.

Bias read (Center): The article presents both perspectives—those of the rebel MLAs claiming to restructure the TMC and those of Mamata Banerjee's supporters rejecting the move. It includes direct quotes from both sides and does not favor one over the other in terms of language, sourcing, or emphasis. The framing is non

Why these scores (Factual 0 · Objective 0): Irrelevant to the primary source document about the Ayodhya embezzlement case. Discusses unrelated political events.

Times of IndiaIndependentCenterFactual 0Objective 017 days ago

In West Bengal, a faction within the Trinamool Congress (TMC) led by Ritabrata Banerjee, the leader of the opposition in the state assembly, has removed Mamata Banerjee from her position as party chairperson. She has been replaced by Arup Roy, a former minister and four-time Howrah MLA. This decision followed the TMC's defeat in recent assembly elections and comes over six weeks later. The rebel group plans to approach the Election Commission to claim recognition as the 'real' TMC and seek the party's symbol. They have established a new 'Trinamool National Working Committee' consisting of 10 members, including several of Mamata's longtime allies. The loyalist faction of the party criticized the move, calling it 'backstabbing their own mother,' and issued show-cause notices to several individuals involved in the rebellion. The rebels argue that the formation of a new national working committee was mandated by the party's constitution, citing Article 20 which requires such a committee to be formed at least once every three years.

Bias read (Center): The article presents both perspectives of the internal conflict within the TMC, detailing the actions of the rebel faction and the response from the loyalist faction. There is no evident bias towards either side, with both viewpoints being reported without overtly favorable language or selective omm

Why these scores (Factual 0 · Objective 0): Irrelevant to the primary source document. Discusses unrelated economic policy in Karnataka.

Hindustan TimesIndependentCenterFactual 0Objective 017 days ago

A rebel faction of the Trinamool Congress (TMC), led by Ritabrata Banerjee, has taken a major organizational step by electing senior MLA Arup Roy as chairperson and announcing new office-bearers during a special session in Kolkata. The group claims there is a 'constitutional crisis' within the TMC, citing the expiration of the national working committee's term under the party's constitution. The faction stated that Mamata Banerjee, the party's founder, is welcome to join their leadership structure as chief advisor. The session included portraits of notable figures like Mahatma Gandhi and Rabindranath Tagore but omitted images of Mamata Banerjee and Abhishek Banerjee, who are prominent leaders of the mainstream TMC. This development follows the TMC's recent electoral loss in West Bengal and internal divisions over leadership roles.

Bias read (Center): The article provides a balanced account of the rebel faction's actions, including their claims of constitutional issues, the election of new leadership, and their invitation for Mamata Banerjee to join them. It includes quotes from multiple sources and presents the situation without overtly favoring

Why these scores (Factual 0 · Objective 0): Irrelevant to the primary source document about Ayodhya embezzlement case. Discusses unrelated security cover for defected Shiv Sena MPs.

Times of IndiaIndependentProgressiveFactual 0Objective 020 days ago

The Trinamool Congress (TMC) has accused a BJP supporter of attempting to attack its national general secretary, Abhishek Banerjee, at Kolkata airport, alleging the individual was armed and possibly planning to murder him. The TMC claims this incident reflects a failure of the BJP-led state administration to ensure law and order and prevent political violence. The party has previously accused the BJP of inciting attacks on its members, while the BJP argues these incidents represent public dissatisfaction with the TMC. Recent tensions include similar attacks on other TMC leaders, including eggs being thrown at Abhishek Banerjee and Udayan Guha, who was arrested in an extortion case.

Bias read (Progressive): The article presents allegations made by the TMC, a left-leaning political party, accusing the BJP of orchestrating or enabling attacks on their leaders. The framing emphasizes the TMC’s perspective, using strong language like 'armed with weapons,' 'planned to murder,' and 'state-sponsored attempt,'

Why these scores (Factual 0 · Objective 0): Irrelevant to the primary source document about the Ayodhya embezzlement case. Discusses security changes for Mamata Banerjee, which is unrelated to the main topic.

Hindustan TimesIndependentCenterFactual 0Objective 021 days ago

West Bengal Police questioned former sports minister Aroop Biswas regarding the chaotic Lionel Messi event in December 2025. Biswas, who previously avoided media attention after the Trinamool Congress's electoral loss, stated he would cooperate with the investigation. The event organizer, Satadru Dutta, accused Biswas, TMC councillor Jui Biswas, and former police chief Rajeev Kumar of sabotage. The event was short-lived, lasting only 22 minutes, and led to public discontent. Former Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee apologized and removed Biswas from his position.

Bias read (Center): The article presents facts without overtly favoring any side. It includes statements from both the police and Biswas, along with allegations from the event organizer. There is no clear editorializing or biased language that leans toward one political group or individual.

Why these scores (Factual 0 · Objective 0): Irrelevant to the primary source document about the Ayodhya embezzlement case. Discusses unrelated TMC factional dispute.