Kakoli Ghosh seeks Kalyan Banerjee's LS expulsion in fresh letter
Synopsis
In her second formal complaint in under three weeks, rebel TMC MP Kakoli Ghosh Dastidar has again asked Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla to expel Kalyan Banerjee, alleging a 'deliberate and recurrent' pattern of verbal abuse and misogynistic conduct against women MPs — a feud that is now squarely on the Speaker's desk.
Key Takeaways
Kakoli Ghosh Dastidar sent a fresh letter to Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla on 10 June 2025 demanding the expulsion of Kalyan Banerjee .
The letter surfaced publicly on 15 June 2025 and is her second such complaint — the first was filed on 28 May 2025 .
She alleges Banerjee used 'objectionable, disrespectful and inappropriate language' against women MPs on multiple occasions .
Ghosh Dastidar argues the conduct has had a 'chilling effect' on women members' participation in House proceedings.
Kalyan Banerjee had not responded to the allegations as of the time of reporting.
The Lok Sabha Speaker's office has not yet indicated whether it will act on the complaint.
Kakoli Ghosh Dastidar, a four-time Trinamool Congress (TMC) Lok Sabha member and current leader of the rebel TMC MPs in the lower house, has written a fresh letter to Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla on 10 June 2025, demanding the expulsion of fellow four-time MP Kalyan Banerjee over alleged repeated verbal abuse and misogynistic conduct within Parliament. The letter surfaced publicly on Monday, 15 June 2025.
What the Letter Alleges
Ghosh Dastidar's letter accuses Banerjee of using objectionable, disrespectful, and inappropriate language against women Members of Parliament during sittings and proceedings of the House on several occasions. She characterised the conduct as 'unbecoming of a Member of Parliament' that 'undermines the dignity, decorum and standards of parliamentary debate expected from elected representatives.'
The letter further states that the alleged behaviour is 'not an isolated incident' but 'forms part of a recurring pattern' wherein Banerjee has 'repeatedly resorted to personal attacks' against women members.
Impact on Women MPs, According to the Complaint
Ghosh Dastidar argued that Banerjee's alleged unparliamentary language has had a 'chilling effect' on women members' ability to participate freely and fearlessly in House proceedings. She contended that such conduct also undermines Parliament's stated commitment to providing an environment of dignity and respect to all its members.
She further alleged that the pattern of behaviour 'appears deliberate and recurrent,' thereby bringing disrepute to Parliament and weakening public confidence in its institutions.
The Demand: Immediate Expulsion
Citing applicable legal provisions for the expulsion of a Lok Sabha member, Ghosh Dastidar urged Speaker Birla to take cognisance of the repeated misconduct and recommend 'punishment or disciplinary action, including his immediate expulsion as a Lok Sabha member.' This is the second such formal complaint she has filed — the first was submitted on 28 May 2025.
Background: A Rebel Faction's Escalating Feud
The complaint is the latest flashpoint in an intensifying internal conflict within the TMC's parliamentary grouping. Ghosh Dastidar leads a faction of rebel TMC MPs that has publicly distanced itself from the party's official parliamentary line. Kalyan Banerjee, a prominent TMC voice in the Lok Sabha, has not responded to the allegations as of the time of reporting.
This is the second formal expulsion demand in under three weeks, signalling that the dispute is unlikely to be resolved through informal channels. The Speaker's office has not yet indicated whether it will take up the complaint.
Point of View
Not merely seeking internal resolution. The Speaker's office now faces a politically delicate choice: act on a complaint from a rebel faction against a sitting TMC heavyweight, or risk being seen as passive on parliamentary misconduct against women members. Either path carries institutional consequences. What mainstream coverage underplays is that this feud, framed as a conduct issue, is also a proxy war over the rebel MPs' legitimacy within the TMC's parliamentary identity — and the Speaker's response will shape how that war plays out.
NationPress
1 Aug 2026
Frequently Asked Questions
Why has Kakoli Ghosh Dastidar written to the Lok Sabha Speaker again?
Ghosh Dastidar filed a second letter on 10 June 2025 because her earlier complaint of 28 May 2025 had not resulted in visible action. The fresh letter reiterates allegations of repeated verbal abuse, misogynistic comments, and misconduct by Kalyan Banerjee against women MPs during House proceedings.
What exactly is Kalyan Banerjee accused of?
According to Ghosh Dastidar's letter, Banerjee allegedly used objectionable, disrespectful, and inappropriate language against women Members of Parliament on several occasions during sittings. She describes the conduct as a 'deliberate and recurrent' pattern, not an isolated incident.
What action has Kakoli Ghosh Dastidar demanded?
She has urged Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla to take cognisance of the alleged misconduct and recommend disciplinary action, including Banerjee's immediate expulsion from the Lok Sabha, citing applicable legal provisions.
Has Kalyan Banerjee responded to the allegations?
As of the time of reporting on 15 June 2025, Kalyan Banerjee had not issued any public response to the allegations contained in Ghosh Dastidar's letters.
Who is Kakoli Ghosh Dastidar in the context of the TMC?
Kakoli Ghosh Dastidar is a four-time Trinamool Congress Lok Sabha member who currently leads a rebel faction of TMC MPs in the lower house of Parliament. Her group has publicly distanced itself from the party's official parliamentary positions, making the complaint against Banerjee — a prominent TMC voice — part of a broader intra-party conflict.
