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TMC (AITC (official) TMC (alternatives))

TMC (AITC (official) TMC (alternatives))
  • Abbreviation AITC (OFFICIAL) TMC (ALTERNATIVES)
  • Founder Mamata Banerjee
  • Founded 1 January 1998 (27 Years Ago) (1998-01-01)
  • Country India
  • Headquarters 30B Harish Chatterjee Street, Kolkata 700026
  • Eci Status State Party
  • Parliamentary Chairperson Sudip Bandyopadhyay
  • Ideology Bengali Nationalism, Regionalism, Populism, Welfarism, Progressivism, Social Liberalism, Secularism

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TMC (AITC (official) TMC (alternatives)) BIOGRAPHY

Last Updated : 23 Jan 2025
All India Trinamool Congress: A Bengal Powerhouse Founded on January 1, 1998, by Mamata Banerjee, the All India Trinamool Congress (AITC) emerged as a breakaway faction from the Indian National Congress. Quickly establishing itself as a dominant force in West Bengal's political landscape, the AITC's...

TMC NEWS

TMC heavyweight, face of Bengal ‘defection politics’, disqualified as MLA: Who is Mukul Roy

November 17, 2025 12:11 pm

Roy, disqualified by HC under anti-defection law, had won 2021 election on BJP ticket; he has been bedridden in a Kolkata hospital for one-and-a-half years

'Their Bengal-phobia is real': TMC launches 'Bangla Birodhi BJP' campaign after MP minister calls Raja Ram Mohan Roy 'British agent'

November 16, 2025 6:47 pm

Inder Singh Parmar has apologised saying that he had 'accidentally misinterpreted' Raja Ram Mohan Roy.

‘Ab Bangal ki bari hai’: Ecstatic BJP links Bihar landslide to SIR

November 15, 2025 1:55 am

TMC hits out at Giriraj Singh for calling Mamata govt composed of Bangladeshis: ‘Insult to Bengal’.

Favourable court verdicts add spring in TMC step: ‘Politics all about perception’

November 13, 2025 6:52 pm

Bail to Partha Chatterjee, once one of its most prominent leaders, comes on the heels of SC order releasing MNREGS funds.

Election Commission eases BLA appointment rules, TMC says it will benefit BJP in SIR

November 13, 2025 3:49 am

While the BJP has hailed the move, stating that it would empower political parties to contribute more effectively towards accurate voter lists, West Bengal's ruling TMC on Wednesday accused the EC of bending the rules “to favour the BJP”.

‘Back-to-back security lapses – from Pahalgam to Delhi’, TMC demands Amit Shah’s resignation

November 12, 2025 4:06 am

Party wants a time-bound probe by SIT under the court’s supervision into Monday's blast near Red Fort that killed 13 people

Delhi blast: From airport to metro stations, Kolkata on high alert; TMC asks Amit Shah to quit

November 11, 2025 12:54 pm

Heightened measures include more frequent patrols, increased checks at transit hubs and closer coordination with central agencies, said police

‘We are giving all the help’: TMC teams start meeting families of those who ‘died of SIR'

November 10, 2025 8:28 am

The teams formed by TMC MP Abhishek Banerjee have been asked to keep in touch with the families on a regular basis

‘What has TMC given back to Murshidabad?’: MLA Humayun Kabir alleges neglect and announces plan to float new party

November 09, 2025 2:40 pm

TMC MLA Humayun Kabir says party chief Mamata Banerjee is being misled and that she will realise what is wrong only when her candidates lose elections.

'It's final this time': TMC MLA Humayun says will launch new party on Dec 22

November 09, 2025 7:51 am

He added the outfit would be “for the common man and will work for the benefit of the common man.”

TMC PHOTOS

As 'Nabanna Abhijan' rally turns violent; Bengal BJP calls for 12-hour bandh on Wed

August 27, 2024 8:40 pm

The Nabanna Abhijan was called by a little-known students’ outfit Paschim Banga Chhatra Samaj.

Social distancing norms go for a toss as party supporters celebrate poll triumph

May 02, 2021 9:46 pm

As the nation is witnessing an unprecedented crisis, a huge violation of covid protocol and social distancing norms are a common site in victory celebrations

West Bengal polls: Glimpses of star-power and firepower on the campaign trail

April 02, 2021 7:23 pm

The second phase of the West Bengal Assembly election, scheduled to be held in eight phases, ended on April 1. The third phase will be held on April 6.

Former BJP leader and Union minister Yashwant Sinha joins TMC

March 25, 2021 4:54 pm

Sinha, a senior BJP leader during Atal Bihari Vajpayee rule, told reporters it was call of the hour to ensure TMC win the assembly elections with a thumping majority which will herald defeat of Modi government in 2024 Lok Sabha polls and save the country.

Mamata Banerjee in hospital for injuries to her ankle, right shoulder, neck

March 11, 2021 12:39 pm

Sources said the Election Commission has sought a report from West Bengal Chief Secretary Allapan Bandyopadhyay, its general observer Ajay Naik and special police observer Vivek Dubey on the incident by 5pm Friday.

TMC's Martyrs’ day rally goes virtual amidst Covid-19 pandemic

July 21, 2020 4:02 pm

The rally, held in memory of the 13 youth Congress workers killed in police firing in Kolkata on July 21, 1993, is usually held at Esplanade in the heart of Kolkata.

Mamata Banerjee's TMC observes its annual Martyrs' Day today, to unveil strategy for next LS polls

July 21, 2018 1:38 pm

In Photos: The Martyrs’ Day rally is organised by the party every year on July 21 in the memory of 13 Youth Congress activists killed in police firing in 1993 during the Left Front regime in West Bengal.

TMC supporters celebrate sweeping victory, BJP secures second spot

May 17, 2018 6:17 pm

The ruling Trinamool Congress is all set for a clean sweep in the three-tier West Bengal panchayat polls, the counting for which began on Thursday morning amid tight security.

Bengal civic polls: Trinamool Congress shows its grip on state with clean sweep

October 10, 2015 10:20 pm

The victories reiterate the Trinamool Congress’ continuing hold over urban electorate.

TMC VIDEOS

Govt. following 'Divisive India' over 'Digital India': Derek O' Brien

January 20, 2016 9:35 am

Hyderabad, Jan 20 (ANI): Trinamool Congress (TMC) leader Derek O'Brien on Wednesday alleged that the NDA Government is following a 'Divisive India' policy by dividing students on the basis of caste.He added that on the one hand, Centre talks of 'Digital India' while on the other it plays politics of caste with students. He was addressing students protesting against the recent suicide of a Dalit scholar in the Hyderabad University.

PM Modi has links with terrorist: TMC

January 06, 2016 7:47 am

Kolkata, Jan 06 (ANI): Trinamool Congress (TMC) Party leader Idris Ali on Wednesday accused Prime Minister Narendra Modi of having links with terrorist in regard to the Pathankot terror attack. He questioned the recent visit of Prime Minister Modi to Pakistan, saying that there was something suspicious. He also stated that Communist Party of India (M) leader Gautam Deb would be strictly dealt with for making absurd remarks over Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee over the Saradha scam row.

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