Mamata Banerjee, leader of the Trinamool Congress (TMC), dissolved all party committees and frontal organisations in West Bengal following an internal revolt.
The move comes as the party faces a deepening rift after a recent electoral defeat. By dissolving these structures, the high command seeks to prevent a formal party split that could destabilize the regional government.
The internal turmoil centers on a rebellion led by expelled MLA Ritabrata Banerjee. This faction has emerged in the wake of poll losses, with some reports indicating the revolt is an effort to isolate Abhishek Banerjee [2].
Discrepancies exist regarding the scale of the rebellion. Ritabrata Banerjee said he has the support of 60 legislators [1]. Other reports state that 58 MLAs revolted against the party leadership [2].
The dissolution of the frontal wings is a drastic measure to reset the party's organizational hierarchy. These organizations typically handle grassroots mobilization, and policy advocacy — functions that are now under direct control of the high command.
The TMC has historically maintained a tight grip on West Bengal politics, but the current scale of legislator dissent suggests a significant challenge to the leadership's authority. The party now faces the task of reintegrating these members or managing a permanent fracture in its legislative base.
“The TMC high command dissolved all party committees and frontal organisations in West Bengal.”
The dissolution of all party committees indicates a crisis of confidence within the Trinamool Congress. By stripping away the existing organizational layer, Mamata Banerjee is attempting to neutralize the influence of rebel MLAs and consolidate power. However, if the reported 58 to 60 legislators [1, 2] continue to act in unison, the party may face a legislative deadlock or a formal schism that could shift the balance of power in West Bengal.
