TMC Minority Cell Secretary Ajmal Siddiqui Resigns, Criticizes Party Leadership
TMC Minority Cell Secy Ajmal Siddiqui resigns, blames Abhishek Banerjee

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Ajmal Siddiqui, the Trinamool Congress (TMC) State Minority Cell Secretary, has resigned, blaming Abhishek Banerjee for the party's decline. Siddiqui cited a 'dictatorial attitude' and corruption within the party as key reasons for his departure, expressing discomfort with the party's current direction.
- 01Ajmal Siddiqui resigned from TMC, citing Abhishek Banerjee's dictatorial leadership as detrimental.
- 02He described the party's culture as one of sycophancy, where genuine efforts are overlooked.
- 03Siddiqui returned from a Hajj pilgrimage before deciding to leave the party.
- 04He emphasized a desire for regional development over immediate political ambitions.
- 05The TMC is facing internal turmoil, with rebel MLAs claiming to be the principal opposition in the West Bengal Assembly.
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Ajmal Siddiqui, the Secretary of the Trinamool Congress (TMC) State Minority Cell, announced his resignation, attributing the party's decline to the leadership of Abhishek Banerjee. In a statement, Siddiqui criticized Banerjee's 'dictatorial attitude' and alleged corruption within the party, stating that it has shifted away from serving the public. He expressed discomfort with the party's internal culture, claiming that merit is overshadowed by sycophancy, which has made it impossible to effect meaningful change. Siddiqui, who recently returned from a Hajj pilgrimage, emphasized that he has not yet decided on his future political path, focusing instead on regional development in West Bengal. This resignation comes amid ongoing political turmoil within the TMC, as a faction of rebel MLAs has claimed to be the principal opposition in the West Bengal Assembly, rejecting the party's leadership decisions.
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Siddiqui's resignation may further destabilize the TMC's influence in West Bengal politics.
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