Political Turmoil in TMC Following West Bengal Elections

The Trinamool Congress (TMC) is grappling with a political crisis following a significant defeat in the West Bengal elections. Discontent among expelled legislators is growing, with secret meetings being held to challenge Mamata Banerjee's leadership. Speculation is rife about the potential for a political upheaval similar to that in Maharashtra. As tensions rise, the future of TMC's unity hangs in the balance, with analysts drawing parallels to past political rebellions. Will this unrest lead to a significant challenge to Banerjee's authority? Read on to find out more.

By Narendra Chaudhary Jun 2, 2026, 12:10 IST

Growing Discontent in TMC

After suffering a significant defeat in the West Bengal elections, the discontent simmering within the Trinamool Congress (TMC) appears to be escalating into a major political crisis. Legislators expelled by party leader Mamata Banerjee have now taken a stand against the party. Speculation is rife in political circles about the possibility of a political upheaval in West Bengal similar to that seen in Maharashtra.

Amidst rising dissatisfaction and internal strife, rebel leaders are reportedly devising covert strategies to challenge Mamata Banerjee's leadership.

Secret Meetings Among Dissidents

Sources indicate that in recent weeks, several expelled and disgruntled leaders have convened meetings at the MLA hostel in Kolkata. The primary focus of these discussions has been the future of TMC, organizational reforms, and the potential for establishing an alternative political platform.

It is claimed that some rebel leaders are contemplating forming a separate political entity under the banner of 'Real Trinamool.' While no official announcement has been made yet, efforts to garner support from dissatisfied legislators are reportedly ongoing.

Rising Tensions Within the Party

These developments come at a time when indications suggest that around 15 to 20 TMC legislators are in contact with leaders attempting to exert pressure on the party leadership.

Key Figures Leading the Split

The recent political turmoil intensified following TMC's expulsion of two legislators—Ritabrata Banerjee and Sandipan Saha—over allegations of anti-party activities.

Reports suggest that these legislators raised questions regarding a proposal linked to the Leader of the Opposition and the process through which signatures were collected from legislators. Despite being invited, both leaders did not attend a crucial party meeting.

Comparisons to Maharashtra's Political Crisis

Political analysts have begun drawing parallels between this situation and events in Maharashtra, where Eknath Shinde initiated a rebellion against Uddhav Thackeray, leading to a significant split in the Shiv Sena.

Some reports suggest that Ritabrata Banerjee may attempt to rally support from a faction of TMC legislators; however, there is currently no public evidence of a large-scale rebellion akin to that in Maharashtra. Sources claim that Banerjee and Saha have ceased attending party meetings in recent weeks, fueling speculation that they are preparing for a confrontation with the party leadership.

Future of TMC's Unity at Stake

The alleged meetings and growing discontent have drawn attention to TMC's internal unity, especially as the party strives to recover from its disappointing electoral performance.

While the party leadership has swiftly acted against dissenting voices, it remains to be seen in the coming weeks whether this unrest will remain confined to a handful of leaders or evolve into a significant challenge to Mamata Banerjee's authority.