TMC's Internal Strife: Expelled Leader Claims Silence on Criticism of Abhishek Banerjee
No one can speak against Abhishek Banerjee in TMC: Expelled leader
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Sandipan Saha, an expelled leader of the Trinamool Congress (TMC), accused the party of stifling dissent against Abhishek Banerjee following electoral defeats. He claimed that leaders were instructed to applaud Banerjee despite the party's losses, and he raised concerns over the nomination process for the Leader of the Opposition (LoP).
- 01Sandipan Saha alleged that TMC leaders were forbidden from criticizing Abhishek Banerjee after the party's electoral defeats.
- 02Saha claimed that MLAs were instructed to give Banerjee a standing ovation, regardless of their views.
- 03Concerns were raised about the nomination of Sobhandeb Chattopadhyay as LoP, with accusations of improper procedures.
- 04Saha's faction of rebel MLAs seeks to establish themselves as the 'Principal Opposition' in the assembly.
- 05The rebel group has submitted 58 signatures to claim the LoP position, despite Saha and Ritabrata Banerjee being expelled from TMC.
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In the wake of internal turmoil within the Trinamool Congress (TMC), expelled leader Sandipan Saha has accused the party of suppressing dissent against Abhishek Banerjee. Following the party's electoral defeats, Saha stated that leaders were coerced into praising Banerjee, with directives issued to ensure no criticism was voiced. He described a party meeting where MLAs were compelled to applaud Banerjee, regardless of their opinions. Additionally, Saha raised concerns about the nomination process for the Leader of the Opposition (LoP), claiming that names of absent MLAs were improperly included. This prompted an inquiry after rebel legislators formally complained. Saha and his faction aim to form a distinct group to serve as the 'Principal Opposition' in the assembly, having submitted 58 signatures to assert their claim to the LoP position. While Mamata Banerjee has expelled Saha and Ritabrata Banerjee, she has not yet responded to the ongoing rebellion.
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The internal conflict within TMC could affect party dynamics and governance in West Bengal, impacting legislative functions.
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