The All India Trinamool Congress expelled two legislators, Sandipan Saha and Ritabrata Banerjee, following allegations of anti-party activities [1].
The removal of these members signals a period of internal turmoil for the party in West Bengal. This purge suggests a tightening of discipline within the party ranks as leadership moves to isolate those accused of undermining organizational integrity.
Party spokesperson Kunal Ghosh said the members were involved in activities that worked against the interests of the party [3]. The disciplinary action follows a specific complaint regarding the use of forged signatures on a party document [2].
Saha responded to the expulsion by framing his departure as a matter of principle. "I am pleased to be ousted for upholding morality," Saha said [1].
Banerjee was also removed as part of the same disciplinary wave [1]. The party expelled two legislators in total [1] to address the alleged misconduct. The decision was finalized at the party headquarters in Kolkata [2].
Ghosh said the party would not tolerate such behavior. "These members were involved in anti-party activities," Ghosh said [3].
“I am pleased to be ousted for upholding morality.”
The expulsion of Saha and Banerjee reflects a broader effort by the Trinamool Congress to maintain a unified front. By citing forged signatures and anti-party behavior, the party is signaling that internal dissent or administrative dishonesty will result in immediate removal, potentially to prevent further fragmentation within the West Bengal legislative assembly.
