Mamata Banerjee Defends Nephew Abhishek Against Wrongdoing Accusations
The article suggests potential abuse of power and suppression of dissent.
On July 12, 2026, Mamata Banerjee, Trinamool Congress chairperson and former West Bengal Chief Minister, strongly defended her nephew Abhishek Banerjee against accusations of wrongdoing during a social media address. She accused the BJP of using police to dismantle her party and called rebels "traitors." Abhishek was giving his voice sample in a case that day. This marked Ms. Banerjee’s strongest public endorsement since internal rebellions within Trinamool Congress.
18 JUL 2026
— Indian Express
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— The Hindu
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— The Hindu
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