Tension Escalates in TMC as MP Alleges Colleague of Misconduct

In a developing controversy, Trinamool Congress MP Kakoli Ghosh Dastidar has formally reached out to Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla with serious allegations against party colleague Kalyan Banerjee. She claims Banerjee subjected her to verbal abuse and showed misogynistic behavior towards women parliamentarians during a session in Parliament.

This accusation surfaces amidst growing internal disagreements in the TMC following its recent electoral losses. Ghosh Dastidar's written complaint not only seeks permission to officially lodge this grievance but also demands immediate action against Banerjee, who is accused of consistent misconduct towards female MPs.

The incident gains prominence as it unfolds shortly after Kakoli Ghosh Dastidar resigned from various party roles while maintaining her MP status for Barasat, highlighting a period of unrest within TMC ranks. The party or Banerjee have yet to respond to these allegations.

(With inputs from agencies.)