Political Tensions Rise Within TMC as Sujan Chakraborty and Kalyan Banerjee Target Ministers

Baby Chakraborty, Kolkata, January 26, 2025 : In an escalating political feud within the ruling Trinamool Congress (TMC), CPM Central Committee member Sujan Chakraborty has made scathing remarks, claiming that every minister he encounters appears to be "burning" with guilt. He called on Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee to take action against these ministers, urging her to expel them, although he also suggested that she lacked the courage to do so. Chakraborty, echoing concerns about corruption within the TMC, subtly alluded to the failure of certain ministers to live up to the party’s ideals.

Kalyan Banerjee, a seasoned TMC MP, also threw his own criticism at party leaders, though he did not clarify which ministers he was targeting. Banerjee, known for his outspoken views, called for a change in leadership and demanded accountability. His statements have sparked a counter-response from Shobhandeb Chatterjee, a senior minister and key Trinamool leader.

Chatterjee, addressing the allegations, issued a sharp counter-challenge, stating that if his behavior was causing discomfort or displeasure within the party, he would leave. He defended his conduct, calling himself "restrained" and suggesting that he maintained humility despite his status. His remarks reflect the deepening rift within the party, with internal divisions coming to the forefront.

Meanwhile, Adhir Chowdhury, a former Congress MP, criticized the Trinamool leaders' dependency on Mamata Banerjee, accusing them of only holding power because of her leadership. He suggested that the leaders were living off the "wealth" of Didi (Mamata Banerjee) and yet, had not shown the proper reverence for her. His remarks added to the ongoing tensions within the TMC.

Kalyan Banerjee, who is also a member of the TMC Discipline Committee, and Trinamool MP Kunal Ghosh, further fueled the internal discord by discussing the controversial R.G. tax case. Banerjee claimed that many ministers had remained silent during crucial moments and had failed to speak out about the issue, while he and Ghosh were among the few to vocalize their concerns. Ghosh, in his own statement, expressed that a conspiracy was underway against Mamata Banerjee and emphasized that those who remained silent at the time were now trying to distance themselves from the controversy.

The internal rifts within TMC appear to be widening, with key figures criticizing each other and the leadership of Mamata Banerjee. As these political tensions unfold, the party faces mounting pressure both from within and from the opposition.

Trinamool Congress State General Secretary Kunal Ghosh said, 'A conspiracy is going on against Mamata, I, Kalyan and a few others were vocal. It is just that the rest were not as vocal as us at that time. Kalyan Banerjee, member of the Trinamool Discipline Committee.