Abhishek Banerjee: A new storm of politics has blown up in West Bengal because of the shocking revelation made by Abhishek Banerjee. According to him, he is ready to quit the Trinamool Congress (TMC) if the rebellious leaders of the party join back Mamata Banerjee.
Abhishek Banerjee’s unexpected challenge
Speaking to reporters, Abhishek Banerjee challenged the former TMC leaders who have blamed him for the party’s electoral defeat. He said that if those leaders returned to Mamata Banerjee and rejoined the party, he would resign from the TMC within an hour. The statement was seen as one of his strongest public responses since the internal rebellion began, signaling his confidence that the rebels would not return.
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TMC is plagued by an internal Crisis
TMC has had problems since the results of the assembly elections came out. Several MLAs and MPs have distanced themselves from the party, with many criticizing the leadership of Abhishek Banerjee. While some former leaders blamed the downfall of the party on poor management, others felt the need for drastic changes in leadership.
Abhishek responds to the criticism
Rejecting the allegations against him, Abhishek Banerjee accused the rebel leaders of leaving the party to protect themselves from investigations by central agencies. He maintained that those who switched sides had made political choices for their own interests and were now attempting to shift the blame onto him. He also argued that if he was expected to accept responsibility for the Assembly election defeat, he should equally receive credit for the party’s strong performance in the 2024 Lok Sabha elections.
Opposition and rebels hit back
Abhishek Banerjee: The statement immediately drew sharp reactions from rebel leaders. They questioned why Abhishek had not resigned immediately after the election results if he truly believed he was accountable.Critics also raised questions about the party’s functioning and financial decisions, further highlighting the deep divisions that continue to affect the Trinamool Congress.


