KALYANI/KOLKATA: Six Trinamool Congress MLAs and four-time MP Kakoli Ghosh Dastidar attended Tuesday an administrative meeting of Bengal CM Suvendu Adhikari in an apparent act of defiance as the party’s post-poll haemorrhage showed no signs of stopping. The development coincided with TMC Rajya Sabha MP Sukhendu Sekhar Roy striking a discordant note on the May 4 change of guard in the state when BJP swept to office: “Before the Ides of May, the people of West Bengal put an end to an unbearable, anarchical situation,” Roy posted on X. The turmoil continued later as two TMC MLAs – Ritabrata Banerjee and Sandipan Saha – held a closed-door “courtesy” meeting in the chamber of Rathindra Bose, the assembly Speaker from BJP. The open defiance and public criticism come in the wake of a series of resignations across Bengal – 127 TMC councillors from 11 civic bodies have quit so far and party boards in six municipalities dissolved. However, what drew the most attention Tuesday was Ghosh Dastidar’s presence at the CM’s meeting in Nadia’s Kalyani, near Kolkata. “The administration is for everyone, it is not a party programme,” said Ghosh Dastidar, who was recently removed as the party chief whip in Lok Sabha. She also blamed the leadership’s reliance on poll consultant I-PAC for TMC’s drubbing. Adhikari acknowledged Ghosh Dastidar’s gesture. “When we were in opposition, we were never invited to administrative meetings. We decided that lawmakers should be invited, and the Barasat MP responded positively,” Adhikari said. The TMC MLAs at the meeting included Anisur Rahman, Burhan-ul-Mukddin, Bina Mondal, Surajit Mitra, Usharani Mondal and Abdul Matin. All maintained they were merely attending an administrative event. The meeting covered 57 assembly segments, 50 of which were won by BJP. Sensing the shift, TMC chief and ex-CM Mamata Banerjee has met seniors several times recently. On Tuesday, one Kolkata Municipal Corporation member, TMC’s Tarak Singh, refused to attend a meeting called by her.End of ArticleFollow Us On Social MediaVideos‘Unwarranted References’: India Blasts China, Pakistan Over Jammu-Kashmir RemarksTamil Nadu Vs Karnataka: Vijay Urges PM Modi To Reject Mekedatu Dam Proposal Ahead Of Delhi VisitHoney Singh Joins BJP Punjab Campaign Against Drugs, Meets Tarun ChughSuvendu Adhikari Calls For Fast Deportation Of Alleged Illegal Bangladeshi Infiltrators In BengalCongress Denies Karnataka CM Post Tussle After Siddaramaiah-DK Shivakumar Delhi MeetingSSC GD Exam: Furious Students Protest After Candidate Numbers Exceed Actual Seating CapacityCM Suvendu Adhikari Announces ₹5 Fish-Rice Meals, ₹3,000 Aid For Women In West BengalBJP Leader Annamalai Criticises Mid-Session Implementation Of Centre’s 3-Language RuleWhy The Quad’s Delhi Meet Could Reshape India’s Energy And Maritime StrategyTaiwan’s Stock Market Just Overtook India — And It’s Almost Entirely Because of One Company123PhotostoriesAnushka Sharma pulled up in a floral charm top to manifest another Virat Kohli masterclass at RCB vs GT’s IPL matchMorning affirmation at 5 am: The 30-second habit that can change your morning energy7 everyday etiquettes every parent should teach their children from an early ageMrunal Thakur just made mint green the main character of festive fashion this yearHarmanpreet Kaur traded blue jersey energy for elegant desi glam at the Padma Awards 2026Top 2026 romance teen dramas that are book adaptations: From ‘Off Campus’ to ‘Love Hypothesis’Why does your hair feel so rough and frizzy in summer? 7 very common habits that are damaging itWhat’s inside the world’s top 10 airports? See what’s got travellers’ attentionLove quote of the day by Jane Austen: “A woman is not to marry a man merely because…”Hospital anxiety? These 5 words often make it worse123Hot PicksDelhi Gymkhana ClubKerala LSS USS Result Official WebsiteDHSE Kerala plus two resultCBSE answer sheet rowRCB vs GTIran US TalksArshdeep SinghTop Trending007 First Light Minimum RequirementsSSC GD Constable 2026 ExamAbraham AccordsKerala bakrid holidayPunjab local body pollsDelhi CNG PricePune curfewIndia-Canada DealLargest stock marketIndian Rupee
KALYANI/KOLKATA: Six Trinamool Congress MLAs and four-time MP Kakoli Ghosh Dastidar attended Tuesday an administrative meeting of Bengal CM Suvendu Adhikari in an apparent act of defiance as the party’s post-poll haemorrhage showed no signs of stopping. The development coincided with TMC Rajya Sabha MP Sukhendu Sekhar Roy striking a discordant note on the May 4 change of guard in the state when BJP swept to office: “Before the Ides of May, the people of West Bengal put an end to an unbearable, anarchical situation,” Roy posted on X. The turmoil continued later as two TMC MLAs – Ritabrata Banerjee and Sandipan Saha – held a closed-door “courtesy” meeting in the chamber of Rathindra Bose, the assembly Speaker from BJP. The open defiance and public criticism come in the wake of a series of resignations across Bengal – 127 TMC councillors from 11 civic bodies have quit so far and party boards in six municipalities dissolved. However, what drew the most attention Tuesday was Ghosh Dastidar’s presence at the CM’s meeting in Nadia’s Kalyani, near Kolkata. “The administration is for everyone, it is not a party programme,” said Ghosh Dastidar, who was recently removed as the party chief whip in Lok Sabha. She also blamed the leadership’s reliance on poll consultant I-PAC for TMC’s drubbing. Adhikari acknowledged Ghosh Dastidar’s gesture. “When we were in opposition, we were never invited to administrative meetings. We decided that lawmakers should be invited, and the Barasat MP responded positively,” Adhikari said. The TMC MLAs at the meeting included Anisur Rahman, Burhan-ul-Mukddin, Bina Mondal, Surajit Mitra, Usharani Mondal and Abdul Matin. All maintained they were merely attending an administrative event. The meeting covered 57 assembly segments, 50 of which were won by BJP. Sensing the shift, TMC chief and ex-CM Mamata Banerjee has met seniors several times recently. On Tuesday, one Kolkata Municipal Corporation member, TMC’s Tarak Singh, refused to attend a meeting called by her.
