Absentee MLAs Fuel Talk of a Maharashtra-Style Political Split
TMC split
West Bengal’s politics stay shaky after the recent Assembly elections. The Trinamool Congress faces ongoing internal conflicts.
When two MLAs got kicked out, it ramped up guesses of an upcoming party rift. Things are getting so tense that some see parallels to the events in Maharashtra.
Word is, around 50 MLAs might mull over changing sides. Plus, a bunch of MPs are reportedly hashing things out.
At a meetup called by Mamata Banerjee, many important folks were no-shows. This created more buzz and dissatisfaction.
Several legislators publicly dissed the big cheeses in charge. Meanwhile, others ran into trouble after being accused of rebellious acts and got slapped with discipline from the top brass.
Mamata Banerjee accused parts of the BJP of encouraging defections, claiming they used intimidation and money. The BJP denied these charges and said the TMC had issues with mismanagement. Tensions between them keep rising.
During a leadership meeting, sources say several legislators met apart from others, stoking rumors of divisions within. Experts think the next few months will reveal how strong and ready the TMC is for elections.
TMC split
