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With next year’s assembly elections, sources told News18 that TMC is very confident. However, experts say that instead of fighting the opposition, TMC camps are fighting among themselves
Some analysts also feel that it does not matter, when elections come near, the entire TMC will unite behind Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee. (File photo/PTI)
Is TMC TMC’s biggest challenge 2026 West Bengal Assembly ElectionsThis is the question that is buzzing in the political circles of the state.
In November 2024, six seats in Bengal saw Bipol. The ruling Trinamool Congress won all six, and the BJP and other parties were vacated. Even after RG car hospital rape and murder case Inspired the public rebellion against the administration on a large scale.
With next year’s assembly elections, sources told News18 that TMC is very confident.
On the other hand, the Bharatiya Janata Party won less seats in the 2024 Lok Sabha elections compared to the 2019 edition, and made it more excited. Then why is the party becoming its biggest challenge?
A senior political commentator told News18, “The BJP is not in a position that was in 2019 and 2020. As a protest, it is not doing so much right now. There is a vacuum. Now we can see TMC factions fighting among themselves in each region, and this is its biggest challenge. ,
Internal crack
The factions of the faction in Trinmool are also not new. He has always been there and almost became part of the character of TMC. But now, observers say, in some places, “betel nut” (contract) murders have taken place, which is related.
In the first week of January, the Malda English market councilor Dulal Sarkar was shot dead by miscreants in a broad daylight. A TMC leader has been arrested in the case.
After about 12 days, a TMC worker was killed in Kuliachak Malda, and two others were shot when they were shot on their way for a ceremony.
It is also a situation in many other districts. During the Malda incident, an MLA named Abdul Ghani said on a record that these incidents were happening due to the fight of the faction. He insisted that one group is earning huge amounts and others are not getting anything.
Two months ago, a councilor from Kolkata was also attacked by miscreants an evening.
There have been reports of clashes between Anbrate Mondal Group and Kajal Shek Group in Birbam.
Experts say that instead of fighting with the opposition, TMC camps are fighting among themselves. There are various reasons for this, the interiors say.
First, the party has become very large. The absence of strong opposition is also a pioneer to this problem.
Third, there is a lack of discipline in the party. Although three disciplinary committees were formed on the instructions of TMC Chairperson Mamata Banerjee, the controversial statements have not been fought and stayed at the party.
Another important reason is in power. The politics of the region’s dominance and money related issues also gives rise to quarrels, experts believe.
Inner sources say that there is also a dispute between seniors and juniors in the party.
Confused legislator
There will be changes in the TMC organization, which are going to be from last year. The party’s national general secretary Abhishek Banerjee gave a list to Mamata Banerjee a few months ago. In an internal legislature meeting, Mamta also asked for the names of the MLAs. Sources say that the final changes will be decided by Mamata Banerjee, keeping everything in mind.
Sources told News18 that many MLAs are confused, because some of them are of the opinion that if they now give new names and if the restructure is accordingly, the old team will be angry, and they can vandalize them. If they keep the old team, will there be any other effect?
Experts say that if these issues are not resolved, TMC may face some hiccups in 2026.
Some analysts also feel that it does not matter, when elections come near, the entire TMC will unite behind Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee.
What does TMC and BJP leaders say
Talking to News18, Trinmool MP Kalyan Banerjee said, “I do not buy this principle at all; There is no such challenge. There may be some incidents in one or two places, but this does not mean that there is a problem. After all, it is Mamta Banerjee’s party, and all only follow it. ,
TMC leader Riju Dutta told NEWS18: “The only competition for TMC in 2026 is the number of 2021 of TMC … which is 213. We have to defeat that number in 2026. Even if we sometimes infiltrate between ranks. Let’s see, this is just because TMC is TMC opposition or no relevant competition, however, like any other family, we all one. Together and in 2026, all the divisive and communal forces will get 250 seats, and Mamta Banerjee will be sworn in as the CM of West Bengal for her fourth term. “
Bengal BJP General Secretary Jagannath Chatterjee excavated at TMC on allegations of corruption. “We are the main challenger in 2026, but Trinmool has now become a ‘Tolamul’ party. Each district leader is fighting each other for money. Will be dissatisfied, and in 2026 they will help us, “he said.
TMC leader and West Bengal Minister Sovandeb Chattopadhyay told News 18, “There may be some problems, but our leader Mamata Banerjee has already given directions about what we have to do on February 10. We are working on it; We are reaching all, and I am sure we will fight unitedly in 2026. ,
