Internal Cracks Deepen Within Trinamool Congress After Bengal Setback
The political situation in West Bengal appears increasingly turbulent for Mamata Banerjee as signs of rebellion, dissatisfaction, and internal unrest continue to emerge within the All India Trinamool Congress (TMC). Despite mounting challenges inside her own party, Mamata Banerjee has continued to direct her sharpest political attacks toward the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), accusing it of political intimidation, “state terrorism,” and attempts to destabilize democracy.
Recent developments suggest that dissatisfaction within the TMC has become more visible following the party’s poor performance in the 2026 West Bengal Assembly elections. Reports indicate that resignations, internal criticism, low participation in party protests, and growing factionalism are creating pressure on the party leadership.
Resignations and Absences Raise Questions Over Party Unity
Political observers point to a wave of resignations from civic bodies and growing unrest among councillors and MLAs as evidence of weakening internal cohesion within the TMC. Reports from Kolkata and other regions suggest several local leaders have either resigned or expressed frustration over the party’s functioning and leadership decisions.
Concerns were amplified after more than half of TMC MLAs reportedly skipped a major protest organized by the party against post-poll violence. Political analysts viewed the absence of so many legislators as a sign of deeper internal divisions and uncertainty about the party’s direction after its electoral setback.
Leaders Publicly Questioning Party Strategy
During internal meetings, some TMC leaders reportedly questioned the party’s response to political developments and accused the leadership of failing to address ground-level concerns effectively.
Following the election defeat, criticism also reportedly emerged against sections of the party leadership and campaign management structure. Reports suggested that several leaders blamed organizational disconnect and allegations of corruption for the decline in public support.
Mamata Banerjee Continues Aggressive Attacks on BJP
Despite the growing rebellion within her own party, Mamata Banerjee has continued focusing her political narrative on attacking the BJP. She has repeatedly alleged that the BJP used intimidation, violence, and manipulation during elections and accused the party of damaging democratic institutions.
In recent statements, Mamata Banerjee described BJP actions as “state terrorism” and vowed to challenge the party politically and legally. She has also alleged election rigging and claimed that TMC would have secured a much larger victory under fair conditions.
BJP Accuses TMC of Corruption and Misgovernance
The BJP, meanwhile, has intensified its criticism of the TMC by highlighting corruption allegations, arrests of local leaders, extortion cases, and governance issues linked to the ruling party’s past administration.
Several TMC-linked leaders and local functionaries have recently faced investigations or arrests in cases involving alleged extortion, violence, and criminal activities. BJP leaders have used these developments to portray the TMC as politically and morally weakened.
Political Battle in Bengal Becoming More Intense
The political environment in West Bengal remains highly polarized after the BJP’s strong electoral gains and the TMC’s significant setback in the 2026 Assembly elections.
While internal dissent appears to be growing inside the TMC, Mamata Banerjee continues attempting to unite her supporters by positioning the BJP as the primary political adversary responsible for instability and political targeting in the state.
Future Challenges for TMC Leadership
Political experts believe the coming months will be critical for the TMC leadership. The party faces the challenge of managing internal dissatisfaction while simultaneously rebuilding public confidence and countering the BJP’s growing influence in Bengal politics.
Whether Mamata Banerjee can regain organizational control and contain rebellion within the party may significantly shape the future political landscape of West Bengal.
Conclusion
As rebellion and dissatisfaction continue to rise within the Trinamool Congress, Mamata Banerjee remains firmly focused on attacking the BJP, which she portrays as the main threat to democracy and Bengal’s political identity. However, with resignations, internal criticism, and organizational instability becoming more visible, the TMC leadership faces one of its toughest political phases in recent years.
