Saayoni Ghosh, a prominent Trinamool Congress leader and Member of Parliament, has pointed toward the Indian Political Action Committee (I-PAC) for creating a disconnect within the party. Following the recent electoral challenges in West Bengal, she observed that the consultancy firm's influence has overshadowed traditional party structures. This shift, she noted on May 20, resulted in a visible communication gap between the leadership and grassroots workers.
During a conversation with media personnel, the youth leader clarified that while she personally maintains open channels with her team, the overall organizational balance has been disrupted. She acknowledged that I-PAC had been instrumental during the 2021 and 2024 campaigns but failed to deliver the expected results in the latest cycle. Ghosh emphasized that it is time for both the political party and the consultancy to engage in deep self-reflection.
- I-PAC dominance questioned — The MP suggested that the firm's growing control hindered internal party dialogue
- Call for introspection — Both the party and the consultancy need to evaluate their roles after the poll setback
- Allegations of internal rift — Ghosh dismissed rumors of personal conflict while acknowledging broader systemic issues
Addressing the criticism from within her own ranks, Saayoni Ghosh remarked that leaders voicing grievances now should have spoken up earlier. "If people had such grievances, they could have said it before," she stated, questioning the timing of public outbursts following the party's performance. She maintained that the Trinamool Congress remains a democratic entity where internal issues should be handled constructively.
The MP also revealed receiving a death threat from a BJP leader, which she has formally reported to the Kolkata Police. She accused the opposition of targeting vocal women and normalising hate speech. "Bengali women are fierce," she added, citing Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee as a symbol of that resilience against political intimidation.
