TMC Leaders Close Ranks As Rebellion Row Escalates
As reports of growing dissent within the Trinamool Congress continue to dominate the political landscape, senior party MPs have come out strongly in defence of the party leadership and launched a blistering attack on those accused of backing a rebellion.
The remarks come amid claims that a section of TMC MPs have expressed support for the NDA, triggering one of the biggest political controversies faced by the party in recent years.
Kalyan Banerjee Invokes ‘Maa, Maati, Maanush’
TMC MP Kalyan Banerjee dismissed suggestions that pressure from central agencies or political power could weaken the party’s grassroots support in West Bengal.
Targeting the BJP, Banerjee said, “You (BJP) have the CM, ED, CBI and other powers, but I have ‘Maa, Maati, Maanush’, my party, my party workers, and people of West Bengal.”
His statement was seen as a direct assertion that the party’s strength lies in its organisational network and voter base rather than institutional power.
Kirti Azad Questions Timing Of Rebels’ Complaints
TMC MP Kirti Azad also launched a sharp attack on the dissident camp, accusing rebel leaders of raising concerns only after securing electoral victories under the party banner.
“Our 29 leaders won in the name of ‘Maa, Maati and Maanush’ and became MPs. I want to know from these traitors – why did you speak about your difficulties after the election, why not before it?” Azad said.
The veteran politician argued that leaders who benefited from the party’s electoral platform should have voiced their objections earlier if they genuinely had concerns.
‘Resign First, Then Fight On BJP Ticket’
Kirti Azad reserved his strongest criticism for MPs allegedly exploring a political shift away from the Trinamool Congress.
Referring to former Rajya Sabha MP Sukhendu Sekhar Roy, who resigned from both the party and Parliament, Azad said, “Sukhendu Sekhar Roy at least had the political ethics to resign. If you also have political ethics, then you all resign too and contest on a BJP ticket.”
The comments underline the deepening divide within the party as leaders trade accusations over loyalty and political integrity.
