Sougata Roy, a Member of Parliament from the Trinamool Congress (TMC), called for a strategic alliance with the Indian National Congress to maintain political relevance [1].

This public plea highlights growing instability within the TMC, suggesting that internal dissent and member departures are reaching a critical point for the party's leadership in West Bengal.

Speaking during a press interaction in Kolkata, Roy addressed the current state of the party. He said the situation is "unethical" [2]. This critique comes as the party faces several recent resignations from its ranks [1].

Roy argued that the party must change its current trajectory to survive. He said that working together with the Congress is necessary [1]. The MP suggested that a unified front is the only way to address the fallout from internal conflicts and the departure of key members.

While some reports emphasize Roy's condemnation of the party's unethical behavior, others focus on his specific proposal for a political partnership [1, 2]. The call for an alliance marks a significant departure from the party's standard operating procedure, as it acknowledges a vulnerability that the TMC leadership typically denies.

Roy's comments reflect a broader tension within the party's regional stronghold. By publicly advocating for a partnership with the Congress, he has signaled that the internal turmoil is no longer a private matter but a threat to the party's electoral viability in the region [1].

“"जो हो रहा वह अनैतिक है"”

The public admission of 'unethical' internal conduct by a sitting MP suggests a breakdown in party discipline and a growing desperation to consolidate the opposition vote. If the TMC pursues an alliance with the Congress, it would signal a strategic shift from a dominant single-party regional force to a coalition-dependent entity to counter political losses in West Bengal.