Internal political turmoil within the Trinamool Congress (TMC) has spilled over into the national capital as Trinamool leadership currently visits Delhi for the INDIA bloc meetings. Party supremo Mamata Banerjee and MP Abhishek Banerjee are present in the city, but reports have surfaced suggesting that nearly 20 TMC MPs held a clandestine meeting at an undisclosed location on Sunday night. This development has triggered intense political speculation and added pressure on the party`s leadership, which is already grappling with signs of dissent.
According to various sources, a significant number of party MPs were present at the meeting. A photograph allegedly taken during the gathering has circulated in political circles, fueling rumors regarding the agenda. Observers believe the discussions centered on the future of the party’s parliamentary strategy and a potential lack of confidence in the current leadership structure. Reports indicate that the atmosphere at the meeting was tense, with some members reportedly engaging in heated exchanges after photos were taken without prior consent.
Adding to the instability, Rajya Sabha MP Sukhendu Sekhar Roy announced his resignation from the party and his parliamentary seat on Monday morning. Speaking from Delhi, Roy cited deep-seated corruption within the party organization and growing public resentment against the TMC as the primary reasons for his departure. He expressed his belief that the party is on an inevitable downward trajectory. Roy’s resignation, coming shortly after reports of the secret meeting, has amplified concerns that the party’s parliamentary unity may be fracturing.
Discontent within the ranks of the Trinamool Congress is not a recent phenomenon. Since the last assembly elections, a faction of the party has been critical of Abhishek Banerjee’s dominance. While Mamata Banerjee has consistently maintained her trust in Abhishek, senior leaders and legislators have increasingly voiced their dissatisfaction. The appointment of additional joint general secretaries, including Dola Sen and Derek O’Brien, to support Abhishek failed to suppress internal grievances, and for some, it signaled a further dilution of seniority.
Analysts are now watching closely to see if this marks the beginning of a formal split within the TMC parliamentary party, mirroring previous dissent seen in the West Bengal State Assembly. If a significant group of MPs decides to form a separate bloc or resign en masse, it would represent a major political blow to Mamata Banerjee. Such a move would not
