Despite Growing Revolt In Trinamool , No Sign of Introspection by Mamata Banerjee |
Despite Growing Revolt In Trinamool , No Sign of Introspection by Mamata Banerjee
Updated: May 29, 2026 13:04 pm IST Published On May 29, 2026 12:40 pm IST Last Updated On May 29, 2026 13:04 pm IST
Published On May 29, 2026 12:40 pm IST
Last Updated On May 29, 2026 13:04 pm IST
The election results were declared on May 4. Today is May 28. That means nearly twenty-four days have already passed since the results came out, almost a full month.
Yet during this entire period, one after another, Trinamool Congress leaders have publicly revolted against the party leadership. Many have resigned from party posts openly. Interestingly, most of them do not even directly say that they want to join the BJP. Their rebellion is not necessarily ideological migration; it is more a reflection of anger, frustration, and alienation within the party structure itself.
The situation has become so serious that even the BJP's state leadership has publicly stated that, for the next three months, they are not interested in inducting defectors immediately. The BJP leadership has reportedly said that only after things settle down and the distinction between "good Trinamool" and "bad Trinamool" members becomes clearer, will decisions be taken regarding inductions.
At the same time, several councillors of the Kolkata Municipal Corporation, former MLAs, and even elected representatives have started openly criticising the Trinamool Congress leadership. The central complaints being raised are becoming increasingly repetitive and consistent. Many leaders allege that the party has become excessively corporatised. Others claim that access to the leadership has become restricted. There are also accusations that Abhishek Banerjee remained politically unavailable during crucial periods. Alongside this, criticism........