Senior Trinamool Congress MP Saugata Roy condemned a meeting in Delhi where rebel party members discussed possible alignment with the National Democratic Alliance.
This internal fracture threatens the stability of the Trinamool Congress following the 2026 [1] West Bengal assembly election. The potential shift of high-ranking members toward the NDA could alter the political landscape of the region and weaken the party's legislative strength.
Roy said he was sad over the desertions of party members. He said the inclination of rebel leaders to join the NDA is an unethical move [2]. The meeting in Delhi included rebel MPs such as Kalyan Banerjee and Abhishek Banerjee [1].
Roy said, "I am sad over the desertions and find talks with the NDA unethical" [1]. He said the movement toward the alliance was opportunistic, suggesting that the leaders are prioritizing personal gain over party loyalty.
Reports indicate that the turmoil has reached a critical point. Kalyan Banerjee has issued an ultimatum to Mamata Banerjee amid the ongoing rift [1]. The tension stems from deep-seated dissent within the party ranks, a conflict that has intensified since the conclusion of the state elections.
Roy's public condemnation marks a significant escalation in the party's internal struggle. By labeling the rebel leaders' actions as unethical, he has framed the dispute as a matter of integrity rather than mere political strategy [2].
“"I am sad over the desertions and find talks with the NDA unethical."”
The rift within the Trinamool Congress suggests a crisis of leadership and cohesion following the 2026 elections. If influential figures like Abhishek and Kalyan Banerjee successfully align with the NDA, it could signal a broader migration of power away from Mamata Banerjee's central control, potentially shifting the balance of power in West Bengal's political sphere.
