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TMC MP issues ultimatum to Mamata, demands choice between him and nephew

From Hindustan Times · () English

Translated from English, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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News Named sources Context piece
  • Trinamool Congress MP Kalyan Banerjee issued an ultimatum to party leader Mamata Banerjee, demanding a choice between him and her nephew, Abhishek Banerjee.
  • Party MP Kirti Azad dismissed speculation of Banerjee's exit, stating his anger is justified but Mamata will resolve the issue.
  • Banerjee cited disrespect and being sidelined in case handling as reasons for his ultimatum, threatening to leave if Mamata sides with Abhishek.

A rift has emerged within India's Trinamool Congress (TMC) party, with MP Kalyan Banerjee issuing a stark ultimatum to party supremo Mamata Banerjee. Banerjee demanded that Mamata choose between him and her nephew, Abhishek Banerjee, whom he accused of arrogance and disrespect. "Choose me or Abhishek Banerjee," Kalyan conveyed in a clear message, signaling deep-seated internal conflict.

Choose me or Abhishek Banerjee

— Kalyan BanerjeeKalyan Banerjee's ultimatum to Mamata Banerjee, demanding a choice between him and her nephew.

Despite the escalating tensions, TMC MP Kirti Azad sought to quell rumors of Banerjee's departure. Azad acknowledged that Banerjee's anger was "justified and right," particularly concerning the party's decision to handle a case he was involved in without consulting him. "TMC should have informed him that the case would be handled by someone else, informing him at the last moment was not right," Azad stated, while expressing confidence that Mamata Banerjee would intervene.

Kalyan Banerjee is a fighter, he has been with Didi from the start till now. He will not go anywhere.

— Kirti AzadTMC MP Kirti Azad dismissing speculation of Kalyan Banerjee's exit from the party.

"Kalyan Banerjee is a fighter, he has been with Didi from the start till now. He will not go anywhere," Azad told ANI news agency. He described Banerjee as an "emotional person" whose feelings should be respected, assuring that Mamata would speak with him and "make things right." He added, "He took Didi's name, she will talk to him. And everything will be sorted."

He took Didi's name, she will talk to him. And everything will be sorted.

— Kirti AzadKirti Azad expressing confidence that Mamata Banerjee would resolve the internal party dispute.

Kalyan Banerjee's ultimatum follows a series of setbacks for the TMC and comes after he announced his decision to opt out of cases linked to Abhishek Banerjee. He expressed his continued loyalty to Mamata, referred to as "Didi," but stated he would not tolerate Abhishek's alleged arrogance. "I am still with Didi but won't tolerate Abhishek Banerjee's arrogance. I have quit all cases related to Banerjee," Kalyan declared. He lamented the disrespect shown despite his efforts, stating, "Even today, you can see that I am going everywhere, taking risks and doing my work. Yet their habit of showing disrespect has not changed."

I am still with Didi but won't tolerate Abhishek Banerjee's arrogance. I have quit all cases related to Banerjee.

— Kalyan BanerjeeKalyan Banerjee explaining his decision to distance himself from cases involving Abhishek Banerjee.
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Originally published by Hindustan Times in English. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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