Kakoli Ghosh Dastidar accuses Kalyan Banerjee of misogyny amid rift in TMC
Kakoli Ghosh Dastidar has accused fellow Trinamool Congress member Kalyan Banerjee of misogyny and verbal abuse in a formal complaint to Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla. This accusation follows her resignation as chief of the TMC's women's wing, citing the party's failure to protect her. The situation highlights ongoing tensions within the TMC, as Dastidar distances herself from the party amid a wave of resignations among its grassroots leaders.
- ▪Kakoli Ghosh Dastidar has alleged that Kalyan Banerjee verbally abused her in the Lok Sabha chamber.
- ▪She has requested permission from Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla to file a formal complaint against Banerjee.
- ▪Dastidar recently resigned from her position as chief of the TMC's women's wing, indicating a rift within the party.
- ▪Kalyan Banerjee has countered Dastidar's claims by questioning her motives and referencing past controversies.
- ▪The allegations of misogyny and verbal abuse are rare occurrences in the Lok Sabha's history.
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Kakoli Ghosh Dastidar accuses Kalyan Banerjee of misogyny amid rift in TMCGhosh Dastidar, in a letter to Birla, alleged that Banerjee has “repeatedly verbally abused” her inside the Lok Sabha chamber. She added: “This misogyny has been against many women members and needs to be punished.”Published on: May 29, 2026 5:44 AM ISTBy Saubhadra Chatterji, New DelhiShare viaCopy link Trinamool Congress’ (TMC) lawmaker Kakoli Ghosh Dastidar has sought Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla’s permission to file a complaint accusing party colleague Kalyan Banerjee of misogyny and repeated verbal abuse.Kakoli Ghosh Dastidar accuses Kalyan Banerjee of misogyny amid rift in TMCGhosh Dastidar, in a letter to Birla, alleged that Banerjee has “repeatedly verbally abused” her inside the Lok Sabha chamber.
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