Shatabdi Roy, a Lok Sabha member of the Trinamool Congress (TMC), said she will speak about internal party conflicts at the appropriate time [1].

The comments come amid reports of growing friction within the TMC and questions regarding a potential rebellion against party leader Mamata Banerjee. As a prominent lawmaker in West Bengal, Roy's refusal to provide immediate answers suggests a strategic delay in addressing public grievances or internal disputes.

Speaking in Kolkata, Roy faced a barrage of questions from reporters regarding the stability of the party's leadership. She said, "You people are making me crazy" [1].

Roy did not elaborate on the specific nature of the internal struggles but indicated that the legislative calendar would dictate her next move. She said she intends to present her views during the next session of Parliament, which is scheduled for July 2024 [1].

Despite the pressure to clarify her stance on the party's current crisis, the MP maintained her silence on the specifics of the rebellion. She said she would speak only when the time was right [1]. The tension within the TMC has become a focal point for political observers in West Bengal, as the party navigates internal dissent while maintaining its grip on the state government.

Roy's decision to wait until the parliamentary session to address these issues leaves the party's internal dynamics unresolved for the time being. This approach prevents an immediate public rupture but maintains a state of uncertainty regarding the lawmaker's alignment with the party leadership [1].

“"I will speak when the right time comes"”

The refusal of a sitting MP to address internal party strife until a formal parliamentary session suggests a desire to move the conflict from a media-driven narrative to a legislative or official setting. By delaying her response, Roy avoids immediate political fallout while signaling that the internal issues within the TMC are significant enough to warrant a formal address in the Lok Sabha.