Kalyan Banerjee and Kirti Azad's Slugfest Out in the Open, How Will Mamta Banerjee Tackle?

A new controversy has hit the Trinamool Congress, with leaked WhatsApp chats between two of its senior MPs Kalyan Banerjee and Kirti Azad — going viral. The messages, shared by BJP’s IT Cell Chief, Amit Malviya, show both leaders arguing and making personal comments that have caused embarrassment to the party.The chats mention a "versatile international lady" and suggest deepening rifts within the party. Malviya claimed the fight began after a disagreement over a visit to the Election Commission. The issue has now reached Mamata Banerjee, raising questions about discipline and unity in Trinamool ahead of elections.

Kalyan Banerjee and Kirti Azad's Chat Goes Public

The leaked Trinamool WhatsApp chats, posted by Amit Malviya on X, show Kalyan Banerjee and Kirti Azad accusing each other of bad behaviour. In the chats, Kirti Azad tells Kalyan Banerjee to “act like an adult” and hints that he had “one too many”. In reply, Kalyan Banerjee hits back, calling Kirti Azad a “captain of internal politics”.The chats also mention a “versatile international lady”, which many believe is another Trinamool MP. Kalyan Banerjee congratulates someone for exposing her “activities” and makes comments that many found disrespectful.

Who Is the ‘Versatile International Lady’?

The phrase “versatile international lady” from the leaked Trinamool WhatsApp chats has gone viral online. Many are now guessing who the MP might be. Amit Malviya used this mystery to further attack Trinamool, asking: “Who exactly is the versatile international lady?”So far, Mamata Banerjee has not publicly commented on the leaked chats, but the issue continues to grab headlines. The BJP is using this moment to question the unity and discipline within Trinamool, putting Mamata Banerjee and her party under more pressure.

Amit Malviya Targets Trinamool Over Leaked Chats

Amit Malviya, the BJP’s IT Cell head, used alleged the leaked Trinamool WhatsApp chats to target the ruling Bengal party. He claimed the fight began when one Trinamool MP went alone to the Election Commission office without following party instructions. This led to a loud argument between Kalyan Banerjee and Kirti Azad , which later spilled into the party’s group chat.Amit Malviya said the issue became so serious that it had to be brought to Mamata Banerjee’s attention. According to his post, Mamata Banerjee asked both MPs to calm down, but the fight continued online in the group named “AITC MP 2024”.

Watch 'X' post here. 

Soon after the public spat between two TMC MPs in the precincts of the Election Commission of India on 4th April 2025, the irate MP continued slandering the ‘Versatile International Lady (VIL)’…

This is the stuff legends are made of! pic.twitter.com/dsubQrmQUj

— Amit Malviya (@amitmalviya) April 8, 2025

Mamata Banerjee Faces Embarrassment Ahead of Polls

Veteran Trinamool leader Sougata Roy admitted the leaked Trinamool WhatsApp chats were “shameful and embarrassing”. He urged Mamata Banerjee to take action and said all parties should maintain privacy in internal matters.The controversy comes at a bad time for Mamata Banerjee, as the Trinamool gears up for next year’s elections. The open fight between Kalyan Banerjee and Kirti Azad, along with Amit Malviya’s strong attack, has put Trinamool on the defensive.