TMC Faces Internal Turmoil After Poll Defeat As Dissent Grows Against Mamata Banerjee

The All India Trinamool Congress (TMC) is facing a significant internal crisis following its electoral setback in West Bengal, with growing dissent emerging against party chief and Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee. The post-election atmosphere has been marked by resignations, public criticism, and widening factional tensions within the party. Several leaders, including former ministers and MLAs, have begun openly questioning the leadership, signalling a rare public display of discontent in the ruling party’s ranks.

The political fallout comes after a reported defeat for the TMC in the state election, where the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) made significant gains. According to reported figures, the BJP’s vote share rose sharply, while the TMC’s share declined, intensifying scrutiny over the party’s organisational structure and campaign strategy. Critics within and outside the party have described the outcome as a reflection of growing public dissatisfaction with governance, while supporters of the TMC have disputed the framing of the defeat.

Internal disagreements have also reportedly surfaced between different factions within the party. Some senior leaders have suggested a growing divide between the leadership of Mamata Banerjee and her nephew Abhishek Banerjee, alleging competing centres of influence within the organisation. Former minister Rabindranath Ghosh and other party insiders have publicly hinted at factional tensions, while some leaders claim that decision-making has become increasingly centralised and contested in recent years.

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Several prominent individuals associated with the TMC have also stepped away or publicly expressed dissatisfaction. Filmmaker and former MLA Raj Chakraborty announced his retirement from politics after losing his seat, while former cricketer and ex-minister Manoj Tiwary criticised internal party functioning and alleged obstruction of development work. In another development, party spokesperson Riju Dutta issued a public apology for past political statements, claiming he acted under party instructions during the campaign period.

The crisis has also been reflected in administrative resignations, including that of Sujoy Chakraborty, former chairman of a municipal body, who alleged pressure and irregular practices within party operations. Meanwhile, reports suggest that an emergency meeting of newly elected TMC MLAs saw multiple absences, further highlighting organisational strain. Political observers note that such visible dissent is uncommon within the party, which has historically maintained strong central leadership under Mamata Banerjee.

As criticism grows, Mamata Banerjee has maintained a defiant stance, questioning the election outcome and alleging irregularities. Supporters of the leadership argue that the party is facing coordinated political attacks, while critics insist the results reflect deeper structural and governance-related issues. With factional divisions becoming increasingly public, the situation underscores a period of uncertainty for the TMC as it attempts to regroup after a turbulent electoral outcome in West Bengal.

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