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TMC MLA Madan Mitra attends Mamata camp’s assembly protest days after joining rebel faction

TMC MLA Madan Mitra attends Mamata camp’s assembly protest days after joining rebel faction

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Two days after crossing over to the rebel camp led by Ritabrata Banerjee, senior TMC MLA Madan Mitra on Friday (July 17, 2026) made a surprise appearance at a protest organised by legislators loyal to Mamata Banerjee inside the West Bengal Assembly, underlining the fluidity of the Opposition camp’s escalating internal crisis. The Kamarhati MLA, who on Wednesday announced his allegiance to the Ritabrata-led faction while insisting he had not quit the TMC, walked into the ‘Kalighat’ camp’s sit-in demonstration in support of activist Sonam Wangchuk and demanding Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan’s resignation over the NEET controversy. Also Read | Congress invites Mamata to July 21 event in Kolkata, asks her to admit quitting party was ‘mistake’ His presence at the protest caught many legislators by surprise and triggered a light-hearted exchange with senior TMC leader Kunal Ghosh, who has remained firmly with the Mamata Banerjee camp despite the party’s deepening split. Welcoming Mr. Mitra with a smile, Mr. Ghosh quipped that although the veteran MLA had “physically gone” to the rival camp, “his …

Madan Mitra leaves Mamata Banerjee, joins rebel Trinamool camp

Madan Mitra leaves Mamata Banerjee, joins rebel Trinamool camp

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Madan Mitra has been among the old loyalists of Mamata Banerjee. | Photo Credit: File photo In yet another setback to Trinamool Congress chairperson Mamata Banerjee, loyalist and MLA Madan Mitra on Wednesday (July 15, 2026) switched sides and joined the rebel camp led by the Leader of Opposition Ritabrata Banerjee. This development comes a day after the Enforcement Directorate issued summons to him and his family members in the alleged municipal recruitment scam. Mr. Mitra, the MLA from Kamarhati, was one of the old loyalists of Ms. Banerjee and recently she had nominated him as the chief whip of the MLAs supporting her in the Assembly. After the defeat in the West Bengal polls, several of Ms. Banerjee’s loyalists have deserted her, joining other political camps. Mr. Mitra joined the long list of leaders such as Firhad Hakim, Aroop Biswas and Chandrima Bhattacharya who have joined the Ritabrata Banerjee camp. Twenty of the Trinamool Lok Sabha MPs have deserted Ms. Banerjee, and three Rajya Sabha MPs have resigned only to be re-nominated to the …

‘On special invitation of ED’: Mahua Moitra dismisses Madan Mitra’s exit from Mamata’s TMC for rebel camp | Watch

‘On special invitation of ED’: Mahua Moitra dismisses Madan Mitra’s exit from Mamata’s TMC for rebel camp | Watch

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Trinamool Congress (TMC) MP Mahua Moitra, who continues to be with party founder Mamata Banerjee, on Wednesday dismissed MLA Madan Mitra’s decision to switch allegiance to the rebel faction led by Ritabrata Banerjee, linking the move directly to the Enforcement Directorate’s (ED) summons to his family. Mahua Moitra pointed to what she described as Madan Mitra’s abrupt reversal, in Kolkata on Wednesday. (ANI Video Grab) “It’s not a surprise,” Mahua Moitra told news agency ANI in Kolkata, “Yesterday, his wife, daughters-in-law and sons were summoned by the ED. So, he has gone on the summons of the ED… He has gone on the invitation of the ED.” Madan Mitra’s family members were summoned by the ED for next week for questioning in connection with a money-laundering probe tied to the alleged municipal recruitment scam in West Bengal, a senior official told PTI on Tuesday. Mahua Moitra pointed to what she described as Madan Mitra’s abrupt reversal. “We should understand that the person who was standing day before yesterday and abusing Ritabrata gang, today he is …

ED summons TMC MLA Madan Mitra’s wife, two sons in municipal recruitment ‘scam’

ED summons TMC MLA Madan Mitra’s wife, two sons in municipal recruitment ‘scam’

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The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has summoned TMC MLA Madan Mitra’s wife and his two sons for questioning next week in connection with its money laundering probe into the alleged municipal recruitment scam in West Bengal, a senior official said on Tuesday. The development comes weeks after the ED conducted simultaneous searches at multiple premises linked to Mitra in connection with the alleged recruitment scam. (PTI) The summons were issued after the probe agency came across information linking the family members to certain financial transactions under scrutiny in the case, he said. “During the course of investigation, these financial transactions came to light in which the names of the MLA’s wife and his two sons surfaced. They have been summoned next week to record their statements,” the senior ED official told PTI. “The probe is progressing on the basis of documentary and financial evidence. We are examining all persons whose names have figured during the investigation. No conclusions should be drawn at this stage,” he said. The development comes weeks after the ED conducted simultaneous searches …

Radhikka Madan on Sanaa release delay: I am glad that Sudhanshu is taking time to strategise

Radhikka Madan on Sanaa release delay: I am glad that Sudhanshu is taking time to strategise

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Radhikka Madan-led drama Sanaa did international festival rounds four years ago and got acclaim and awards, including the Best Actor award for her at the 25th UK Asian Film Festival in 2023 and the Best Director award for Sudhanshu Saria at the same festival. It had its world première at the Tallinn Black Nights Film Festival but its Indian release has been in limbo ever since. Radhikka Madan in Navyasa by Liva (Photo: Vidhi Godha) Recently, Sudhanshu had said that he doesn’t want to rush the film’s India release and wants to take his time to get it right. Ask Radhikka Madan if the delay makes her anxious and she says, “Initially it did, but now the more that I am understanding the industry and the market, I realise that every film has its own destiny. I am glad that he’s taking the time out to put it in the right way than just dumping it.” The actor adds, “It’s a very special project for both of us. It got me my first international best …

Radhikka Madan reacts to Hansal Mehta saying she ‘deserves better’ from Bollywood: When someone gives a voice to…

Radhikka Madan reacts to Hansal Mehta saying she ‘deserves better’ from Bollywood: When someone gives a voice to…

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Having spent close to eight years in the Hindi film industry, Radhikka Madan admits it has been an adventurous ride. Recently, the actor starred in Subedaar alongside actor Anil Kapoor, and her portrayal brought her a lot of appreciation. As she is revelling in the love, one special compliment has hit her in the heart and it came from filmmaker Hansal Mehta, who publicly insisted that the actor “deserves better opportunities” than the one given to her by Bollywood. Radhikka Madan (Photo: Instagram) Reacting to the same, Radhikka Madan says, “When I first read that, I was almost teary-eyed because when you come in this industry, you need to make a mark for yourself and you want to be noticed by these veteran, legend filmmakers. When you get that kind of acknowledgement and support, and if somebody like him feels for you, takes your side or gives a voice to whatever you have been feeling for so many years, it just means a lot. It fuels the passion that I have for my work. I …

Exclusive | Radhika Madan on Subedaar: If it scares me, I make sure that I do it

Exclusive | Radhika Madan on Subedaar: If it scares me, I make sure that I do it

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Radhikka Madan has left spellbound with her performance in Subedaar. The actress is known for her realistic roles on big screen which often leaves the audience admiring her craft. In an exclusive conversation with mid-day, Radhikka got candid about her role in Subedaar, experience while working with Anil Kapoor and more.  Radhikka Madan on picking rustic characters Radhikka often goes for scripts that have raw and rustic characters, again with Subedaar we seen an interesting arc to her role. She said, “I think my choice is always led by the character that I am seeing, the script that there is. If it scares me, I make sure that I do it and Subedaar was one such film. I had to learn Kabaddi for it, had to train it for 4 months. It`s not there in the film but at least, it didn`t make it to the final cut but it translates in the body language that Sharma has and it was a new dialect, a challenging dialect, UP ka dialect tha which I haven`t done …

Hansal Mehta applauds Radhikka Madan in Subedaar, says she deserves better roles

Hansal Mehta applauds Radhikka Madan in Subedaar, says she deserves better roles

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Filmmaker Hansal Mehta has showered praise on Suresh Triveni’s newly released action drama Subedaar, calling it a bold and refreshing take on the classic mass entertainer. The film features Anil Kapoor in the lead, alongside Radhika Madan as Shyama, Aditya Rawal as Prince, Mona Singh as Babli Didi, with Faisal Malik and Saurabh Shukla in pivotal roles. Hansal Mehta praises Subedaar Sharing his thoughts after watching the film, Hansal Mehta noted that Triveni revisits the spirit of classic Hindi cinema while giving it a contemporary voice. He said the filmmaker taps into the raw rage and emotional intensity that once defined the ‘angry young man’ era, evoking shades of films like Zanjeer and Deewar.  What impressed him was that such a film comes from Triveni, a director known for tonally different works like Tumhari Sulu and Jalsa. He called it an unexpected but welcome departure from the director’s usual storytelling space. The filmmaker also appreciated Triveni for stepping outside his comfort zone. According to Mehta, the director pays homage to the unapologetic 80s style of …

‘Her Strength Is A Facade’: Radhikka Madan Opens Up About Shyama In Subedaar | Bollywood News

‘Her Strength Is A Facade’: Radhikka Madan Opens Up About Shyama In Subedaar | Bollywood News

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Last Updated:March 07, 2026, 15:06 IST Radhikka Madan talks about portraying Shyama in Subedaar, describing the character as emotionally broken despite her fierce strength. ‘Her Strength Is A Facade’: Radhikka Madan Opens Up About Shyama In Subedaar Actress Radhikka Madan has opened up about the emotional complexity of her character Shyama in the action drama Subedaar, revealing that it was the vulnerability beneath the character’s tough exterior that convinced her to join the project almost instantly. Radhikka Madan On Saying Yes To Subedaar During Narration In the film, Shyama is the daughter of Subedaar Arjun Maurya, played by Anil Kapoor. While Arjun Maurya is portrayed as a commanding and formidable figure, Shyama emerges as an equally powerful presence, matching her father’s intensity with a fierce spirit of her own. Recalling how she agreed to the film during the narration itself, Radhikka said the emotional depth of the story immediately resonated with her. “This is the first film, jahan par maine narration mein hi, I said yes. (This is the first film where I have said …

Uttar Pradesh: Ex minister Madan Chauhan escapes assassination attempt in Hapur

Uttar Pradesh: Ex minister Madan Chauhan escapes assassination attempt in Hapur

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Image used for representational purpose only. | Photo Credit: Getty Images/iStockphoto Former Uttar Pradesh Minister of State and Samajwadi Party (SP) leader Madan Chauhan escaped an assassination attempt in Harpur district after car-borne youths allegedly tried to shoot him, but their gun failed to fire, police said on Tuesday (February 10, 2026). The incident occurred in the Garhmukteshwar area on Monday (February 9, 2026) night when Mr. Chauhan was travelling in his car to Hirnapura village to attend a relative’s engagement ceremony. As he entered the village after getting off an expressway, a few youths in a car allegedly intercepted his vehicle, Mr. Chauhan said. He alleged that one of the assailants pulled out a pistol and attempted to fire at him, but the weapon did not discharge. When the security personnel accompanying him tried to apprehend the attackers, they fled the spot. Based on Mr. Chauhan’s complaint, an FIR has been registered, and police have launched an investigation into the matter, Additional Superintendent of Police Vineet Bhatnagar said, adding that efforts are on to …