Tension Escalates in TMC as MP Alleges Colleague of Misconduct
Dastidar says the abuse happened inside the Lok Sabha and seeks permission for a formal complaint as Banerjee denies the allegation.
- On Thursday, Trinamool Congress MP Kalyan Banerjee rejected allegations from party leader Kakoli Ghosh Dastidar, who accused him of "verbally abusing" her inside the Lok Sabha.
- Tensions follow Dastidar's recent rebellion against TMC leadership; she attended an administration review meeting led by Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari in Kalyani earlier this week despite party instructions.
- Banerjee, a Lok Sabha member from Serampore, dismissed the claims as "acting with a motive," arguing Dastidar should have reported any incident to Lok Sabha Speaker Birla immediately.
- Dastidar has attacked the growing influence of I-PAC, claiming its methodology is flawed and its members misbehaved with workers, while the party ignored her allegations.
- Saumitra Khan alleged that 20 TMC MPs and 50 MLAs are in touch with the BJP and ready to switch sides, intensifying concerns about party stability.
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Trinamool MP Accuses Colleague Of Misogyny, He Hits Back With Probe Threat
Trinamool MP Kakoli Ghosh Dastidar's hints about misbehaviour from a party colleague, mentioned in her resignation letter, became public today with her letter to Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla, seeking permission to file a complaint against MP Kalyan Banerjee.
Kalyan Banerjee responds to TMC MP Kakoli Ghosh Dastidar's ‘verbal abuse’ allegations: ‘They are acting with a motive’
TMC MP Kalyan Banerjee responded to Kakoli Ghosh's allegations of verbal abuse, questioning the timing of her complaint and suggesting ulterior motives. He emphasised the need for immediate reporting of such incidents to the Lok Sabha Speaker as per parliamentary rules.
Tension Escalates in TMC as MP Alleges Colleague of Misconduct
Trinamool Congress MP Kakoli Ghosh Dastidar has accused fellow MP Kalyan Banerjee of verbal misconduct and misogyny in Parliament, seeking formal action from the Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla. The complaint highlights growing rifts within the party post-assembly election setbacks.
TMC's Kalyan Banerjee rejects Kakoli Ghosh Dastidar's 'misogyny' charge, calls it 'motivated'
Trinamool Congress (TMC) MP Kalyan Banerjee on Thursday swiftly rejected the allegations levelled by party leader Kakoli Ghosh Dastidar, who has accused him of "verbally abusing" him inside the Lok Sabha. Banerjee alleged that Dastidar is "acting with a motive", which raises doubts. He further pointed out that according to the rule, Dastidar should have informed Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla immediately if she was abused. "Any incident must be repo…
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