Mahua Moitra Targets Sudip Bandyopadhyay as TMC Rift Deepens Amid Rebel Camp Moves In Delhi
Internal tensions within the Trinamool Congress intensified on Sunday after senior party leaders publicly questioned the actions of veteran MP Sudip Bandyopadhyay following his meeting with Union Minister Bhupender Yadav in New Delhi.
According to media reports, Bandyopadhyay was seen alongside fellow MP Satabdi Roy during a visit to the Union minister's residence, a development that has fuelled speculation about growing dissent within the party's parliamentary ranks. The meeting comes amid reports that a group of rebel MPs is preparing to seek recognition as a separate bloc in Parliament.
The development triggered strong reactions from sections of the TMC leadership. Party MP Mahua Moitra reportedly accused Bandyopadhyay of giving misleading information about his whereabouts before his appearance in Delhi became public. Her remarks reflected the increasing unease within the party as signs of internal division continue to emerge.
Senior TMC leader Kunal Ghosh also criticised Bandyopadhyay, citing his long political journey and alleging that the veteran leader had not remained loyal to the party leadership despite receiving significant responsibilities over the years.
The controversy gained further momentum after the party removed Bandyopadhyay from his organisational role in North Kolkata and handed the responsibility to Kunal Ghosh. The decision was widely viewed as a significant political signal amid the ongoing crisis.
As per media reports, a substantial section of TMC lawmakers is backing efforts to create a separate parliamentary grouping. The reported move has raised fresh questions about the future direction of the party and the leadership challenge facing Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee.
The political uncertainty has also extended beyond Parliament, with reports suggesting discontent among several legislators in West Bengal. The evolving situation has emerged as one of the most serious internal challenges faced by the Trinamool Congress in recent years.
