All India Trinamool Congress, popularly known as TMC, is one of India’s most influential regional political parties and the dominant force in West Bengal politics.
Founded on January 1, 1998, by Mamata Banerjee, the party emerged from a mass movement against the long rule of the Left Front led by the CPI(M). Mamata Banerjee broke away from the Congress to create an independent political platform focused on the rights of ordinary people and grassroots mobilisation.
The party’s symbol, featuring two flowers and grass, was personally designed by Mamata Banerjee at the time of the party’s formation in 1998. The symbol was meant to represent harmony, grassroots politics and unity among communities.
From its early years, the Trinamool Congress positioned itself as the principal opposition in Bengal. The party gained momentum through major movements such as Singur and Nandigram, where it led protests against forced land acquisition and displacement of farmers. These agitations reshaped Bengal’s political landscape and helped build widespread support for the party across rural and urban areas.
In 2011, TMC achieved a historic victory by ending 34 years of Left rule in West Bengal, with Mamata Banerjee becoming the state’s first woman Chief Minister. Since then, the party has continued to dominate Bengal politics, winning successive Assembly and Lok Sabha elections.
Known for its strong regional identity, welfare-driven politics and emphasis on secularism, TMC has also expanded beyond Bengal into states such as Meghalaya, Assam and Goa.
However, Bharatiya Janata Party secured a landslide victory in the 2026 West Bengal Assembly elections, ending the 15-year rule of All India Trinamool Congress, which had been in power since 2011. The BJP won 206 of the 294 seats in the Assembly, comfortably crossing the majority mark of 148. TMC supremo Mamata Banerjee also suffered a major personal setback after losing her seat to BJP leader Suvendu Adhikari.
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Trinamool Congress candidate Jahangir Khan has withdrawn from the upcoming repolling in the Falta constituency, scheduled for May 21.
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Fresh incidents of post-poll violence have been reported from West Bengal, where angry locals vandalised Trinamool Congress candidate Jahangir Khan''s office in Falta.
Trinamool Congress chief Mamata Banerjee has refused to accept the West Bengal assembly election results after the Bharatiya Janata Party secured two hundred and seven out of two hundred and ninety-four seats. I
In an interview with India Today, Amit Malviya, the Bharatiya Janata Party's co-in-charge of Bengal and head of the IT cell, discussed the party's performance in the West Bengal elections.
Ahead of the counting day, a massive political war erupted between the TMC and BJP over EVM tampering claims at a strongroom in Kolkata.
A political showdown has erupted in West Bengal ahead of counting day over allegations of electronic voting machine tampering and exit poll predictions.
A political controversy has emerged in West Bengal as Trinamool Congress leaders staged protests outside a Kolkata strong room, alleging tampering with electronic voting machines and ballot boxes.
Today’s Chanakya exit poll predicted a dramatic change in Bengal this time, projecting a clear lead for the BJP with 192+ seats and 100+ seats for the TMC.
High political drama was witnessed in West Bengal as Trinamool Congress candidates protested outside strongrooms in Kolkata, alleging EVMs manipulation by the BJP and election officials.
Today's Chanakya exit poll has predicted a victory for the Bharatiya Janata Party with 192 seats and a 48 percent vote share, leaving the Trinamool Congress with 100 seats.
Trinamool Congress leaders are currently staging a protest outside the strong room located at the Netaji Indoor Stadium in Kolkata. They alleged attempts were made by the Bharatiya Janata Party and Election Commission officials to open ballot boxes.
