Abhishek Banerjee retains TMC general secretary post in party rejig

A month after a significant setback in the West Bengal assembly elections, Trinamool Congress (TMC) chief Mamata Banerjee has reaffirmed Abhishek Banerjee's position as national general secretary. This decision comes amid internal questioning of his leadership by some party members.

To support Abhishek Banerjee, veteran leaders Derek O’Brien and Dola Sen have been appointed as national joint secretaries. The appointments were announced by Serampore Lok Sabha MP Kalyan Banerjee following a high-level National Working Committee meeting at Mamata Banerjee's residence in Kolkata.

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Abhishek Banerjee will remain the national general secretary. Derek O’Brien and Dola Sen have been appointed as national joint secretaries to assist him.

The party's state committee has also undergone a significant reshuffle. Chandrima Bhattacharya, a former cabinet minister, now leads the state unit as president, replacing Subrata Bakshi, who is reportedly unwell. Several other key positions within the state committee, including vice presidents and general secretaries, have also been filled with new appointments.

This organizational overhaul extends to the party's youth, women's, trade union, and farmers' wings. The moves aim to consolidate the party's structure following the electoral performance. Meanwhile, Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Rahul Sinha has predicted the TMC's imminent collapse, stating it's only a matter of time before Mamata Banerjee is left isolated.

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The TMC will disintegrate in the next few days. It is just a matter of time before Mamata Banerjee is left all alone.