Internal Turmoil in TMC: Mamata Banerjee Faces Rebellion Amidst Low Attendance at Key Meeting

The Trinamool Congress (TMC) is currently facing significant internal strife, with Mamata Banerjee encountering mounting opposition. A recent meeting at her residence saw only a handful of party representatives in attendance, raising eyebrows and sparking speculation about the party's future. With reports of rebellion in both the West Bengal Assembly and Parliament, Mamata is considering a move to the Lok Sabha to address the dissent. This article delves into the details of the ongoing turmoil within TMC and what it could mean for Mamata's leadership.

By Narendra Chaudhary Jun 6, 2026, 10:59 IST

TMC's Internal Struggles Come to Light

The ruling party in West Bengal, the Trinamool Congress (TMC), is currently grappling with significant internal discord and rebellion. Party leader and former Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee is encountering persistent opposition within the organization. Amid this crisis, she convened a crucial meeting at her residence in Kalighat on Friday, which saw a surprisingly low turnout of party representatives, stirring political speculation. Out of TMC's substantial membership, only 14 representatives (8 MLAs and 6 MPs) attended this high-level meeting in person.

Attendance Raises Eyebrows

For context, the TMC boasts 42 MPs (29 in the Lok Sabha and 13 in the Rajya Sabha) and 80 MLAs in the West Bengal Assembly. However, only eight MLAs and six MPs were present at the meeting held at Mamata's residence in Kolkata on Friday.

The MLAs who attended included Bina Mandal, Ashima Patra, Madan Mitra, Kunal Ghosh, Firhad Hakim, Shobhandeb Chattopadhyay, Biman Banerjee, and Ashok Kumar Deb. The MPs present were Dola Sen, Mala Roy, Kalyan Banerjee, Abhishek Banerjee, Derek O'Brien, and Sudip Bandopadhyay.

Party's Response to Rebellion

This incident has once again highlighted the growing dissent against Mamata. However, the party quickly clarified that this was not a meeting for all MLAs. TMC issued a statement saying, "Please note - this was a meeting of the 'National Working Committee,' not of all MLAs or MPs. Several MPs, including Mahua Moitra, Sushmita Dev, Mukul Sangma, and Rajesh Tripathi, who are part of the National Working Committee, participated virtually."

Rebellion in the Assembly

Mamata is facing rebellion primarily in the 294-member West Bengal Assembly, led by Ritabrata Banerjee, a former party member expelled for anti-party activities. Ritabrata has garnered support from 57 MLAs, effectively splitting the party into two factions. After receiving recognition from Speaker Rathindra Bose, the rebel faction declared Ritabrata as the Leader of the Opposition (LoP). Mamata is also contending with dissent in Parliament, where several members from both houses have openly expressed their dissatisfaction with TMC leadership, with reports suggesting plans to join the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) or break away from the party.

Mamata's Future Moves

Consequently, reports indicate that Mamata is contemplating a move to the Lok Sabha. Notably, she lost to Suvendu Adhikari in the Bhawanipur constituency during the 2026 Assembly elections.

Additionally, TMC may request MP Yusuf Pathan to vacate the Baharampur seat, which he won by defeating Congress leader Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury in the 2024 general elections. While there has been no official confirmation regarding this, Mamata's potential entry into the lower house could be an intriguing strategy to quell the ongoing rebellion against her in the Lok Sabha.