TMC Crisis: Who Is Weakening The Political Empire Of Mamata Banerjee? The Inside Story

TMC Crisis: The political temperature in Bengal continued to soar amid the crisis in Mamata Banerjee's Trinamool Congress (TMC). After a period of eerie silence in the corridors of power, a storm of rebellion has rocked Mamata's once-impregnable fortress - TMC, shaking the very foundation of Didi's political empire.

Now, everyone wondered who the termite was that was hollowing out Mamata's invincible fort from within? Why is Didi’s once-strong citadel crumbling like a house of cards? Amid this political upheaval, the sharpest attack is being directed at Mamata's so-called key strategists and advisors, who sit behind the scenes and manipulate the chessboard of power.

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Where Did ‘Didi’ Go Wrong?

In political circles, the narrative is gaining strength that this historic split and the rebellious attitude of leaders is the result of “immature, corporate, and extremely poor advice.” Have the new group of advisors sacrificed the loyal grassroots workers and pushed Didi onto a suicidal path? Let’s remove the mask from Bengal’s politics and uncover, layer by layer, the bitter and sensational truth behind this upheaval that has brought TMC to the brink of destruction.

Old Guard vs New Generation: Who Is Responsible?

The biggest reason for the rebellion in TMC is the ongoing conflict between the old and new generations. It is not difficult to understand that this is an undeclared war within the party. According to political analysts, one major reason is the steadily rising stature of Abhishek Banerjee, nephew of Mamata, in the party, which has caused resentment among several senior leaders.

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Abhishek Banerjee’s Role After Didi

Abhishek is widely seen as number two in the party and its future face. His tough and new-style decisions have left many senior, veteran, and heavyweight leaders feeling sidelined. A clear example of this is Kalyan Banerjee's blunt stand, in which he openly asked Didi to choose between him and Abhishek. This began when Kalyan was asked not to fight Abhishek's case in the fake signature case.

What Does Kalyan Banerjee’s Ultimatum Mean?

In political circles, there is intense discussion over the fact that four-time Lok Sabha MP and senior advocate Kalyan has clearly refused to represent TMC national general secretary Abhishek Banerjee in the Calcutta High Court. In a conversation with the media, Kalyan said his decision not to represent Abhishek is not limited to this case alone. He cited Abhishek’s arrogant behaviour towards him as the reason. Even in this difficult time for TMC, Kalyan gave an ultimatum to Mamata, asking her to choose between Abhishek and those who have remained loyal to her. He said, “I have been in the legal profession for the last 45 years. I will not tolerate Abhishek's arrogance.”

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Central Agencies Factor

Another undeniable factor is that actions by central agencies in recent years and the jailing of several senior TMC leaders have increased internal dissatisfaction. As a result, some leaders are looking to switch sides to save their political careers.

Who Are Mamata's Advisors And What Do They Do?

According to political analysts, two major figures and advisory groups primarily influence Mamata's decisions. One is Abhishek, who is practically handling the entire command and strategic decision-making of the party. Promoting youth and sidelining old faces is part of his strategy. The other is I-PAC, the professional election management agency founded by Prashant Kishor. The agency continues to play a major role in TMC’s ticket distribution, internal surveys, and organisational restructuring.

Is The Rebellion Result Of ‘Bad Advice’?

The biggest reason for dissatisfaction within the party is this “new working style” of the advisors, which veteran leaders are calling "poor and dictatorial". Old and grassroots-level leaders feel that under the party’s new policies, they are being ignored. That is why political experts say that I-PAC and Abhishek's team make decisions based on corporate-style data and analytics. Because of this, leaders who have spent decades sweating and bleeding on the ground feel they are not getting the respect they deserve.
(With Jagran.com inputs)