TMC Infighting Poll Preparation
- Recent post-durga Puja meetings reveal internal tensions within the Trinamool Congress (TMC) as the party prepares for the 2026 West Bengal assembly elections.
- Infighting among Trinamool Congress (TMC) leaders has become apparent in several West Bengal districts during post-Durga Puja meetings held at the community block level, according to party officials...
- A particularly striking comment came from Anubrata Mondal, TMC's former Birbhum district unit president and a long-time supporter of party chairperson Mamata banerjee.
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Internal Strife Surfaces Within West Bengal’s TMC Ahead of 2026 elections
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Recent post-durga Puja meetings reveal internal tensions within the Trinamool Congress (TMC) as the party prepares for the 2026 West Bengal assembly elections. The emergence of these conflicts coincides with the formation of new district organizational committees.
Rising Internal Conflicts
Infighting among Trinamool Congress (TMC) leaders has become apparent in several West Bengal districts during post-Durga Puja meetings held at the community block level, according to party officials familiar with the matter. These incidents are occurring as the TMC state leadership actively establishes new organizational committees in preparation for the 2026 assembly elections. New committees were announced on November 12, 2023, coinciding with Diwali preparations in the state.
Anubrata Mondal’s Controversial Statement
A particularly striking comment came from Anubrata Mondal, TMC’s former Birbhum district unit president and a long-time supporter of party chairperson Mamata banerjee. Speaking at a Bijaya sammilani (a post-Durga Puja community feast) in Siuri town, Mondal stated, The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) is not the TMC’s enemy. Nor are Congress or CPI(M). TMC is TMC’s enemy.
While Mondal refrained from naming specific individuals, party leaders interpret his statement as a critique of internal party dynamics.
This statement highlights a perceived greater threat from within the party than from external political opponents. It suggests a struggle for power and influence within the TMC ranks.
Context: 2021 Election Results and Current Political Landscape
The TMC’s dominance in West Bengal was firmly re-established in the 2021 assembly elections. the party secured a landslide victory, winning 213 of the 294 seats.The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), despite a strong campaign, managed to win only 77 seats. The Hindu provides detailed coverage of the 2021 election results.
| Party | Seats won (2021) |
|---|---|
| Trinamool Congress (TMC) | 213 |
| Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) | 77 |
| Indian National Congress | 1 |
| Communist party of India (Marxist) | 1 |
Despite this victory, the TMC faces ongoing challenges, including allegations of corruption and internal dissent. The upcoming 2026 elections represent a crucial test for the party’s continued dominance.