Mamata Banerjee Declares Trinamool’s Solo Fight in West Bengal

Trinamool Congress (TMC) supremo Mamata Banerjee has made a significant announcement today, declaring that her party will fight the upcoming Lok Sabha elections ‘alone’ in West Bengal. This move hints at a potential split in the Opposition INDIA bloc. The statement made by CM Mamata Banerjee has drawn sharp reactions from political leaders across the spectrum. Amidst the chaos, Congress general secretary Jairam Ramesh, who is currently in Assam‘s Barpeta for the Bharat Jodo Nyay Yatra along with Rahul Gandhi, expressed that the INDIA alliance cannot be imagined without Mamata Banerjee.

Jairam Ramesh further added that Mamata Banerjee’s party is an important pillar of the opposition alliance and emphasized that defeating the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) in the Lok Sabha polls is the prime responsibility for all. However, Mamata Banerjee’s assertion of not speaking to anyone in the Congress about seat-sharing in Bengal has raised eyebrows. This statement comes just a day after Rahul Gandhi mentioned ongoing seat-sharing talks with the TMC during his visit to Assam.

The TMC, Congress, and CPI(M) are all part of the 28-party opposition INDIA bloc. Responding to the recent developments, BJP IT cell head Amit Malviya sees Mamata Banerjee’s decision to fight alone as a sign of desperation. Malviya suggests that she is unable to hold her political ground and wants to fight all seats in the hope of remaining relevant after the polls. He also highlights that despite her desire to become the face of the opposition alliance, no one has proposed her name. Malviya concludes by stating that Mamata Banerjee’s announcement to go solo just before Rahul Gandhi’s visit to Bengal acts as a death knell for the INDIA alliance.

It is evident that Mamata Banerjee’s decision to go solo in West Bengal has created a significant stir in the political landscape. The lack of coordination between Congress and TMC, along with the divergent views of state Congress leaders, has played a significant role in this decision. With the Lok Sabha elections approaching, Mamata Banerjee’s move marks a new phase in the political dynamics of West Bengal.