Drama in Trinamool’s National Working Committee Meet: Surprise Attendance and Omission Raise Eyebrows

Baby Chakraborty, KalimNews, November 25, 2024, Kolkata: The Trinamool Congress (TMC) has sparked intense political speculation with its latest National Working Committee meeting held in Kalighat on Monday. Amidst the party’s recent by-election triumphs, this meeting carries significant weight. However, two developments have stolen the spotlight—an unexpected potential attendee and a conspicuous absence.

Anubrata Mondal, fondly referred to as "Keshta" by Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee, is rumored to attend the meeting despite not being a member of the Working Committee. If present, this would mark Mondal’s first interaction with the TMC supremo following his release from jail, stirring both anticipation and debate within party circles.

In a surprising turn, Sukhendushekhar Roy, a veteran MP and a National Working Committee member, was notably excluded from the meeting’s invite list. This exclusion has raised eyebrows, especially as other members confirmed receipt of their invitations. Roy, who has previously voiced criticism on sensitive issues such as the Enforcement Directorate (ED) and police actions, has yet to publicly comment on his omission.

Adding fuel to the controversy, senior leader Firhad Hakim has already criticized Roy’s recent stances, further hinting at possible tensions within the party. Roy’s absence contrasts sharply with the rumored presence of Anubrata Mondal, suggesting a shifting dynamic in the Trinamool leadership.

The meeting, led by Mamata Banerjee, Abhishek Banerjee, and Subrata Bakshi, is expected to shape the party’s strategy ahead of crucial political battles. However, the juxtaposition of Mondal’s rumored inclusion and Roy’s absence has sparked widespread discussions, with political analysts questioning the motivations and implications of these developments.

As the meeting unfolds, all eyes remain on Kalighat to decipher the signals emerging from TMC’s inner circle.