Internal tussle intensifies in TMC
West Bengal: The fight for supremacy within Trinamool Congress (TMC) in politics has intensified. The internal strife that arose in the party after the results of the Assembly elections 2026 now seems to be coming out openly. Meanwhile, the sudden resignation of State President Chandrima Bhattacharya has further increased the political turmoil. According to the information, Chandrima Bhattacharya has resigned from all organizational posts as well as the signatory power of bank accounts and the party’s representation in the Election Commission. She was recently appointed state president just a month ago. This entire matter is being linked to a confidential letter written by Mamata Banerjee to the Election Commission on June 15. In this letter, Mamata had clarified that only two leaders—Abhishek Banerjee and Derek O’Brien—would be authorized to take any official communication, correspondence or organizational decisions with the Election Commission on behalf of the All India Trinamool Congress (AITC). Mamta had also clearly written that apart from her, no other leader has the legal right to represent the party. After this decision came to light, the resignation of Chandrima Bhattacharya is being seen in connection with this. It is being told that she was dissatisfied with her rights being limited. He has also mentioned the party’s representation in the Election Commission in his resignation. Various discussions are going on within the party regarding this development. Some leaders believe that this step was taken to strengthen the organization and prevent any parallel claims, while some are calling it a result of internal disagreements. Meanwhile, opposition camp leader Ritabrata Banerjee’s meeting with the Election Commission in Delhi and claim of support of 58 MLAs has also made the situation more complicated. According to political analysts, this step of Mamata Banerjee was to stop the rebel faction, but its effect came in the form of dissatisfaction within the party itself. At present, this ongoing dispute within TMC is pointing towards new equations in the politics of Bengal.
