‘If Anyone Wants to Leave, They Can’: Mamata Banerjee Sends Strong Message to TMC Amid Crisis

Facing growing internal unrest after the Trinamool Congress’ major electoral setback in West Bengal, party chief Mamata Banerjee delivered a blunt message to dissatisfied leaders: those wanting to quit the party are free to do so.

Speaking at a closed-door strategy meeting at her Kalighat residence in Kolkata, Banerjee urged loyal party workers and defeated candidates to focus on rebuilding the organisation from the grassroots instead of engaging in public dissent.

Mamata Calls for Rebuilding TMC After Poll Setback

The remarks came after the All India Trinamool Congress (TMC) suffered one of its biggest political defeats in years during the 2026 West Bengal Assembly elections.

According to reports, Banerjee told party leaders:

“Those who want to leave, let them go. We will rebuild again.”

She reportedly instructed party workers to:

Reopen damaged party offices
Restart block-level organisational meetings
Reconnect with grassroots supporters
Submit reports on post-poll violence and local conditions

Banerjee also emphasized that internal grievances should be discussed within the party structure rather than through media statements.

Internal Tension Growing Inside TMC

The strong statement comes amid increasing speculation over possible defections and factionalism within TMC following its dramatic loss to the BJP in Bengal.

Reports suggest:

Several senior leaders are unhappy after the election outcome
Some defeated candidates skipped the Kalighat meeting
Social media posts by party MPs hinted at dissatisfaction within the ranks

The BJP’s massive victory ended TMC’s 15-year rule in the state, significantly altering Bengal’s political landscape.

Mamata Banerjee Rejects Calls to Step Aside

Despite mounting pressure after the electoral loss, Banerjee has made it clear she does not intend to step away from party leadership.

At recent meetings, she reportedly reiterated that:

She remains the final authority in organisational matters
TMC will continue its political fight against BJP
The party will reorganise itself district by district

She also accused the BJP of “looting the people’s mandate” and alleged irregularities during the elections.

Latest Political Developments in Bengal

Recent developments indicate:

TMC has formed internal review and fact-finding teams
Party leaders are collecting reports on alleged post-poll violence
Meetings are being planned at district and block levels to revive cadre morale

Political observers believe the coming months will be critical for TMC as it attempts to recover from its biggest electoral setback in over a decade.

BJP–TMC Political Battle Intensifies

The political atmosphere in West Bengal remains highly charged after the elections.

While BJP leaders have described the result as a “historic mandate,” TMC continues to question the fairness of the electoral process. Meanwhile, analysts expect: