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Curious case of TMC-run Kolkata civic body going after Abhishek Banerjee
Published on 5/20/2026, 10:34:29 AM
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Bengal is no stranger to mysteries.
After all, it's the land of popular fictional detectives Byomkesh Bakshi and Feluda.
However, the present mystery in Bengal's political corridors stands out for its sheer irony.
The Kolkata Municipal Corporation (KMC), which is controlled by the TMC, has sent demolition notices to 17 properties linked to the party's own MP and Mamata Banerjee's nephew Abhishek Banerjee.
It has sparked a buzz over a possible rift within the Trinamool ranks.
Quick context: Bengal is no stranger to mysteries.