So some major political news is coming from West Bengal and honestly,it looks like big trouble is brewing inside Trinamool Congress . One suspended leader has made some very explosive claims.
This leader,Riju Dutta,announced on June 2 that around 50 MLAs might just break away from the party . And they are apparently planning to form new faction called 'Asli Trinamool Congress'.
Dutta even gave one interview to IANS where he said,"It has come to light that yesterday afternoon,under leadership of Sandipan Saha and Ritabrata Banerjee ,around 50 MLAs conducted a meeting,either on phone or in person."
And get this,this meeting happened just one day after Saha and Banerjee were expelled for anti-party activities . So the timing is very significant.
And tbh,this is giving major flashbacks to what happened with Shiv Sena.
Dutta himself compared it to the big split in Shiv Sena in Maharashtra in 2022 . He’s basically saying West Bengal could see same kind of political earthquake,which is a huge statement to make.
Few things standing out clearly here:
- Around 50 MLAs are reportedly ready to leave and form new group.
- Situation is being compared directly to Shiv Sena's recent split in Maharashtra.
- Many leaders are apparently unhappy with Abhishek Banerjee's leadership.
The main issue seems to be this dissatisfaction with Abhishek Banerjee and his close association with I-PAC . Dutta mentioned that many are feeling alienated because of this,and senior leaders are trying to call for unity but frustration is just growing .
But it gets even more complicated ah . Dutta also said these expelled MLAs could lay claim to the party's symbol if they go ahead with their plan . He believes that if these 50 MLAs formally defect and notify Assembly Speaker,the anti-defection law may not even apply to them.
This whole situation feels very unstable rn . One wrong move could change entire political dynamic in West Bengal… just have to wait and see how this all unfolds…
