TMC Faces Another Setback as Chandrima Bhattacharya Steps Down From Party Posts

The TMC faces yet another blow with senior party leader Chandrima Bhattacharya stepping down from all her party positions. The timing of Bhattacharya's decision coincides with an already existing situation where the party faces rifts and defections after losing the 2026 West Bengal assembly elections.

It should be noted that Mamata Banerjee is closely linked to Bhattacharya and that she had been appointed President of the West Bengal unit a month ago, amidst the party's attempts at rebuilding after the defeat.

Resignation Comes Weeks After Organisational Reshuffle

After its debacle in the state assembly polls, there was a massive organisational restructuring exercise by the TMC in order to revitalise the party.

In this organisational restructuring process, it was announced that the task of heading the party unit in West Bengal would be handed over to Chandrima Bhattacharya.
But now, with her resignation, the situation of the party has become even more difficult for the party leadership.

Kolkata, West Bengal: TMC leader Chandrima Bhattacharya met State Assembly Leader of the Opposition Ritabrata Banerjees team. pic.twitter.com/GBww8MvmEi

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TMC Faces Internal Turmoil

Following their downfall from power in the state, there have been a number of resignations and defections from the ranks of the Trinamool Congress.
There have been several MPs, MLAs and party members who have either resigned from their positions or aligned themselves with opposing political forces. All of these have necessitated a number of restructuring moves for the political party.

The recent resignation is considered by political pundits to be an expression of the ongoing confusion within the party following its electoral defeat.

Kunal Ghosh Reacts to the Resignation

In reaction to Bhattacharya's decision, Kunal Ghosh, an elder member of the Trinamool Congress party, questioned the appropriateness of her resignation.

According to Ghosh, Bhattacharya has been holding a number of important ministerial positions when the TMC was ruling but she had not expressed any dissatisfaction then.
"At that time, when the party was ruling and in power, she had the maximum number of important ministerial portfolios. The most important departments were under her responsibility, and then also she had no complaints. But now, when the party is not in power," Ghosh stated.

Pressure Mounts on TMC Leadership

Bhattacharya's departure will likely lead to a debate on the party's future course of action as it seeks to make amends after its poor showing in the polls.

After several senior leaders have quit the party or distanced themselves from it in recent times, the challenge that lies before the TMC leadership is that of reuniting its members ahead of future polls.

So far, the party has not come out with an official statement regarding Bhattacharya's resignation.