The Trinamool Congress (TMC) is facing internal turmoil following a crushing defeat in the 2026 West Bengal Assembly elections, where the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) won 207 of the 294 seats, reducing TMC to 80. Senior TMC MP Kalyan Banerjee has publicly criticized the political consultancy firm I-PAC, claiming it has 'completely destroyed' the party's organization by instigating conflicts among potential candidates and creating dissatisfaction within the ranks. Banerjee's remarks highlight a growing sentiment among TMC leaders that I-PAC's influence has weakened the party's grassroots strength and electoral prospects. Suspended TMC leader Riju Dutta echoed these concerns, suggesting that I-PAC effectively ran the party and threatened its members. This criticism comes despite I-PAC's previous success in aiding TMC's campaigns, including the 2021 Assembly elections and the 2024 Lok Sabha elections. The backlash against I-PAC marks a significant shift in the TMC's relationship with the consultancy, which has been pivotal in shaping its electoral strategies in the past.