“All These People Have Betrayed The Party”: TMC Leaders Dismiss Split Reports, Target Rebel MPs
The Trinamool Congress has launched a fierce counterattack against reports suggesting a major rebellion within its parliamentary ranks, with senior leaders dismissing claims that a large group of party MPs is preparing to back the BJP-led National Democratic Alliance.
The controversy erupted after reports circulated claiming that more than 20 TMC MPs had allegedly approached Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla and were exploring the possibility of functioning as a separate group in Parliament. The reports triggered intense political speculation and fresh questions over the stability of Mamata Banerjee’s party.
However, TMC leaders have now moved aggressively to reject the narrative, insisting that the claims are fabricated and part of a larger political campaign aimed at creating confusion within the party.
Senior MP Kirti Azad directly challenged the reports and alleged that political rivals were behind the circulation of what he described as a false list of lawmakers. In a post on social media, Azad said, “This fake and fabricated list has been floated by the BJP. Six out of these have categorically denied having signed any documents or papers. Operation Lotus has failed. Amit Shah has failed.”
His remarks came as the party attempted to contain growing speculation about internal divisions following recent political developments in West Bengal.
Adding to the rebuttal, TMC MP Kalyan Banerjee questioned the very existence of the alleged communication sent to the Lok Sabha Speaker. He argued that despite widespread discussion, no such letter had been publicly produced and claimed that the Speaker’s office had not confirmed receiving any communication of that nature.
Banerjee also took aim at those accused of plotting a breakaway move, suggesting that anyone seeking to leave the party should do so openly rather than operate from within.
Launching one of the strongest attacks yet on the alleged rebels, he declared, “If they want to join the BJP, they should do so openly, take a BJP ticket and contest elections. All these people have betrayed the party. They are all traitors.”
The TMC leader further argued that any attempt to engineer a split would face legal and constitutional challenges under anti-defection provisions. According to him, lawmakers hoping to avoid disqualification would eventually have to formally align with another political party instead of attempting to create ambiguity over their political loyalties.
Banerjee also accused some of the leaders named in the reports of dramatically changing their stand after benefiting from the party's electoral success. Referring to their past praise for Mamata Banerjee during election campaigns, he questioned why concerns about development and governance were being raised only now.
The escalating war of words comes at a sensitive time for the Trinamool Congress, which has been battling persistent rumours of defections and internal dissatisfaction. While party leaders insist there is no organised revolt, the continued speculation has ensured that the political spotlight remains firmly fixed on developments within the ruling West Bengal outfit.
