The Trinamool Congress (TMC) on Tuesday expelled eight senior party leaders amid escalating internal tensions and an ongoing leadership dispute within the organisation.
Those expelled include Javed Ahmed Khan, Firhad Hakim, Arup Roy, Rathin Ghosh, Biplab Mitra, Sabina Yasmin, Aroop Biswas and Snehasis Chakraborty. Earlier in the day, the All India Trinamool Congress (AITC) had issued show-cause notices to the leaders, accusing them of engaging in activities detrimental to the party’s interests.
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The action follows a growing rift within the TMC after a rebel faction led by West Bengal Leader of Opposition Ritabrata Banerjee announced the formation of a new leadership structure for the party on Monday. The faction appointed Arup Roy as chairperson and constituted a 30-member National Working Committee (NWC).
Despite the organisational shake-up, the rebel group reiterated its support for former West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee, proposing that she serve as a mentor to guide the party.
Addressing reporters, Ritabrata Banerjee said a special session of the All India Trinamool Congress had unanimously approved the new leadership structure. He announced that Arup Roy had been elected chairperson, while former minister Aroop Biswas and MLA Firhad Hakim were appointed vice-chairpersons.
Banerjee further stated that the newly formed 30-member committee includes several prominent leaders, including Firhad Hakim, Arup Biswas, Rathin Ghosh, Sabina Yasmin, Javed Khan and Sandipan Saha. He added that district-level committees and leadership positions would be constituted in the coming days.
Reaffirming the faction’s stance on Mamata Banerjee’s role, Ritabrata said the group wanted “Didi” to act as a mentor and guide for the party rather than take on day-to-day organisational responsibilities.
Meanwhile, speaking after a National Working Committee meeting chaired by Mamata Banerjee, the West Bengal Leader of Opposition questioned the legitimacy of decisions taken by the rival faction, further highlighting the deepening divisions within the TMC.
The latest developments signal a significant internal crisis for the ruling West Bengal party, with competing leadership claims intensifying the political uncertainty surrounding its future direction.
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