In a dramatic and unprecedented move amid escalating internal dissent, the Trinamool Congress (TMC) on Wednesday dissolved all its party committees across West Bengal, along with all its frontal organisations, signaling a major organisational overhaul. The decision was announced through the party’s official ‘X’ handle, where the leadership stated, “After deep introspection, it has been decided that all committees of the All India Trinamool Congress in West Bengal, along with all its frontal organisations, stand dissolved with immediate effect.”
The sweeping decision comes at a time when dissidence within the party has reached a critical point. Even as senior leaders Ritabrata Banerjee and Sandipan Saha were holding a parallel meeting with ‘rebel’ MLAs within the Assembly premises, the party’s top leadership moved swiftly to assert control.
Political observers view the move as a clear attempt by the party’s central leadership — based in former Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee’s Kalighat residence — to send a strong message to the dissenting faction and prevent a possible split within the legislative party.
According to the party, the dissolution will be followed by a comprehensive process of introspection, performance review, and organisational assessment at all levels. Based on these findings, the party structure, including its frontal organisations, will be reconstituted, with new office-bearers to be announced in due course.
“The party remains committed to strengthening the organisation to face future challenges and move forward with renewed vigor,” the statement added.
Meanwhile, the rebellion within the Assembly has taken a formal turn. A group of 58 TMC MLAs has reportedly submitted a letter to the Speaker, staking claim over the legislative party leadership.
In the letter, the dissenting MLAs have acknowledged Mamata Banerjee as the party supremo but proposed Ritabrata Banerjee as their leader in the Assembly. They have also suggested the names of Javed Khan, Shiuli Saha, Sandipan Saha, and Sabina Yasmin as Deputy Leaders, while Akhruzzaman has been nominated for the post of Chief Whip.
The developments have intensified speculation of a potential split within the party, as both camps appear to be positioning themselves for a decisive confrontation.
All eyes are now on the next moves of the rebel faction and the party leadership's response, as the political crisis within the TMC continues to unfold.
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