
Abhishek Banerjee
MP, Lok Sabha- Abhishek Banerjee is a member of the All India Trinamool Congress (AITC) and was appointed as the national president of the party’s youth wing, the All India Trinamool Youth Congress, in 2011
- In 2014, he was elected to the Lok Sabha for the first time from the Diamond Harbour constituency in South 24 Parganas, West Bengal. During this time, he served as a member of the Standing Committee on Commerce and the Consultative Committee of the Ministry of Finance and Corporate Affairs. He was later also appointed to the Railway Convention Committee (RCC) as a member
- He played an important role in the victory of AITC in the 2016 West Bengal Assembly elections
- Banerjee was re-elected for a second term to the Lower House of Parliament, representing the Diamond Harbour constituency, in May 2019. This time he was appointed to the Standing Committee on External Affairs and the Consultative Committee of the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs as a member
- Banerjee was elected as the national general secretary of the All India Trinamool Congress in June 2021
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- Banerjee takes special interest in the protection of human rights and works towards establishing communal harmony and peace in society
- He is the nephew of the current chief minister of West Bengal, Mamata Banerjee
- As of 2021, many senior leaders of the Trinamool Congress see Banerjee as the future leader of the party and the successor of Mamata Banerjee
- In August 2021, he and his wife were summoned by the Enforcement Directorate) in relation to an alleged money-laundering case that is linked to a coal scam in West Bengal
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Nikhil Advani believes Bollywood is facing a crisis of trust with its audience, leading to declining theatrical revenue post-pandemic. He suggests viewers distrust filmmakers and film reviews. Advani is an executive producer for 'Stolen,' a film about two brothers' dangerous pursuit to reunite a mother with her stolen child, now available on Amazon Prime Video.
Abhishek Banerjee, upon returning to Kolkata, stated his inability to attend the Union Ministry of External Affairs meeting regarding Operation Sindoor, citing the upcoming Kaliganj by-poll and constituency commitments. He had just completed a five-country tour as part of a multi-party delegation addressing terrorism following the Pahalgam massacre. Banerjee will submit his opinions in writing to the Foreign Minister's department.
Following Gen Anil Chauhan's revelations about Operation Sindoor in Singapore, the Congress party is demanding an immediate special session of Parliament. They seek a discussion on military and foreign policy strategy, urging the government to take all parties into confidence regarding India's defence preparedness.
Trinamool Congress MP Abhishek Banerjee, part of India’s all-party delegation visiting Malaysia, has urged the government to restrict future talks with Pakistan solely to the matter of Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK). Addressing the Indian diaspora in Kuala Lumpur, Banerjee condemned Pakistan's continued backing of terrorism and highlighted social media evidence showing Pakistani military leaders attending terrorists’ funerals. The delegation is on a global mission to reinforce India's stance against cross-border terrorism and underline its zero-tolerance policy following the Pahalgam terror attack.
An Indian parliamentary delegation, led by JDU MP Sanjay Kumar Jha, visited Jakarta to reinforce India's firm stance against terrorism. Indonesian officials expressed their condemnation of terrorism and support for India's zero-tolerance approach. This diplomatic outreach, part of Operation Sindoor, aims to garner international support and highlight Pakistan's connection to terrorism following the Pahalgam attack.
Trinamool Congress MP Abhishek Banerjee asserted that national security surpasses political differences, emphasising his commitment to India's interests. He highlighted evidence of cross-border terror support, citing Pakistani military officials at terrorist funerals.
Trinamool Congress MP Abhishek Banerjee has cautioned the international community about Pakistan’s continued support for terrorism, describing it as a global threat. He cited multiple terror attacks linked to Pakistan and urged greater vigilance and action. Banerjee asserted that supporting Pakistan amounts to supporting terrorism, calling for global accountability and reaffirming India’s firm stance against it.
Following Operation Sindoor, Abhishek Banerjee led a delegation to Japan, emphasizing India's firm stance against terror following the Pahalgam attack. The outreach highlighted India's precise strikes on terror infrastructure while prioritizing civilian safety. Now in Seoul, the delegation continues to convey India's unwavering commitment to global counter-terrorism efforts, reinforcing solidarity and resilience within the diaspora.
In Tokyo, Trinamool Congress MP Abhishek Banerjee, part of an all-party delegation, strongly condemned Pakistan's role in fostering terrorism, labeling it the "vile handler" of the menace. He asserted India's firm stance against cross-border terrorism following the Pahalgam attack and highlighted the nation's resolve to respond decisively.
Following discussions with parliamentary affairs minister Kiren Rijiju, Mamata Banerjee nominated Abhishek Banerjee to represent Trinamool Congress in multi-party delegations addressing global terrorism. This decision reverses Banerjee's earlier statement about non-participation due to a lack of formal request. Abhishek Banerjee replaces Yusuf Pathan and will join the delegation visiting Indonesia, Malaysia, South Korea, Japan, and Singapore.