TMC's latest rebel has formula to reunite Mamata’s party: ‘Oust Abhishek, at least for the time being’

A faction within West Bengal's ruling Trinamool Congress (TMC) has proposed a controversial strategy to mend the party's fractured unity: temporarily ousting Abhishek Banerjee, the nephew of party supremo Mamata Banerjee. This internal suggestion signals deep-seated concerns about the party's direction and leadership.

Rabindranath Ghosh, a prominent leader, articulated the faction's view, suggesting that Mamata Banerjee could rally estranged leaders back into the fold. According to Ghosh, this would require the party chief to adopt a firm stance against her nephew, implying that Banerjee's current influence is a barrier to reconciliation.

The proposal underscores the internal dynamics and power struggles within the TMC. Ghosh's statement suggests that several leaders who have distanced themselves from the Mamata camp might return if the party leadership demonstrates a decisive move against Abhishek Banerjee's prominent role.

This internal debate comes at a critical juncture for the TMC, which has faced defections and internal dissent. The suggestion to sideline Abhishek Banerjee, a key figure in the party's youth wing and Mamata Banerjee's political heir apparent, reflects a significant internal challenge to his leadership and a potential gambit for broader party consolidation.

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Several leaders who have moved away from the Mamata camp could return if the party supremo took a firm stance against her nephew.