Trinamool Congress (TMC) leader Kunal Ghosh made a statement on Monday asserting that six rebel Members of Parliament and more than half of the party’s insurgent MLAs are in contact with Mamata Banerjee and desire to rejoin her faction. Ghosh indicated that these individuals face barriers to returning due to alleged police pressure that is reportedly supported by the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP).

During his remarks, Ghosh noted that the Mamata Banerjee faction has maintained ongoing communication with various leaders who had aligned with the opposing camp following TMC’s substantial defeat in the 2026 West Bengal Assembly elections. He stated, “Six MPs and more than 50 per cent of the MLAs are in touch with Mamata Didi.” However, he refrained from disclosing specific details or identities to prevent political exploitation of the information.

Allegations Of Police Misuse

Ghosh alleged that the rebel leaders are under significant pressure, claiming that law enforcement agencies are being improperly used to hinder their attempts to revert. He suggested that the situation could improve if the pressure from the police were lifted. “If the police pressure is removed even for a day, we can bring out a rally of 56 to 58 MLAs here within 24 hours,” he contended.

This assertion comes amid an extended power struggle within the Trinamool Congress, especially following the party’s disappointing performance in the Assembly elections held in May. A noteworthy division occurred when a sizeable faction of MLAs sided with rebel leader Ritabrata Banerjee, subsequently designated as the Leader of the Opposition.

Additionally, at the national level, a significant number—20 out of the party’s 28 Lok Sabha MPs—have shifted allegiance to the NDA-backed Nationalist Citizens Party of India (NCPI), significantly diminishing Mamata Banerjee’s influence in Parliament.

TMC’s Internal Dispute Reaches The Election Commission

The ongoing internal strife has escalated to the Election Commission, where both factions are asserting their claims to the TMC name, electoral symbol, organisational control, assets, and funding. Responding to this contention, Mamata Banerjee has urged the Election Commission to resolve the matter promptly, arguing that the rival faction has not provided adequate responses despite multiple extensions being offered.

The timing of Ghosh’s latest claim is noteworthy, coinciding with the resignation of Chandra Kumar Bose, grandnephew of Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose, from the Trinamool Congress. He cited personal reasons for his departure. Notably, Bose joined the TMC after leaving the BJP prior to the 2026 Assembly elections.

The Mamata Banerjee faction has consistently maintained that numerous rebel leaders wish to return to the party. In a recent challenge, TMC national general secretary Abhishek Banerjee invited dissident leaders to rejoin Mamata Banerjee, promising to resign from his party position within an hour if they did. However, the dissidents have dismissed this proposition, alleging that the leadership has prioritised familial ties over long-standing party workers.

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