Didi theek kar degi’: Kirti Azad says Kalyan Banerjee’s anger is justified but Mamata will ‘set things right
TMC MP Kalyan Banerjee has issued an ultimatum to former West Bengal chief minister Mamata Banerjee, demanding she choose between him and her nephew, Abhishek Banerjee. According to reports, Banerjee criticized Abhishek’s “arrogance” and stepped away from legal cases linked to the party general secretary amid broader internal party turmoil.
Why is Kalyan Banerjee criticizing Abhishek Banerjee?
Kalyan Banerjee accused the TMC general secretary of being “arrogant” and believing that “everyone is beneath him,” according to his public statement on Thursday. The dispute intensified after the party appointed another lawyer to a case Banerjee was handling without consulting him first.
Banerjee stated he spent the night preparing the case and continues to take risks in his work, yet feels a persistent habit of disrespect. As a result, he announced his decision to opt out of all legal cases linked to Abhishek Banerjee.
Will Kalyan Banerjee leave the Trinamool Congress?
TMC MP Kirti Azad dismissed speculations that Banerjee will exit the party. Azad told the ANI news agency that Banerjee is a “fighter” who has remained with Mamata Banerjee from the start and “will not go anywhere.”
Azad described Banerjee as an “emotional person” whose anger over the legal case handling was “justified and right.” He expressed confidence that Mamata Banerjee will speak with him to “make things right” and resolve the conflict.
How does this fit into the larger TMC crisis?
The internal rift follows a series of setbacks for the party. Rebel MLAs, led by expelled leader Ritabrata Banerjee—who was appointed Leader of Opposition—disowned Abhishek Banerjee while requesting that Mamata Banerjee serve as their adviser.
The party has also seen high-level departures this week. Rajya Sabha members Sukhendu Sekhar Ray, Sushmita Dev, and Prakash Chik Baraik resigned from both the party and their memberships.
Further instability has appeared in the Lok Sabha. MP Kakoli Ghosh claimed she has the support of 19 other MPs and indicated a willingness to extend support to the Bharatiya Janata Party-led NDA.
Frequently Asked Questions
What was Kalyan Banerjee’s ultimatum to Mamata Banerjee?
He told her to “choose me or Abhishek Banerjee,” stating he would “decide my own” path if she chooses her nephew.
Why did Kalyan Banerjee quit legal cases related to Abhishek Banerjee?
He cited a lack of consultation before the party filed another writ petition and assigned a different lawyer to a case he had been preparing.
Which MPs have recently resigned from the TMC?
Sukhendu Sekhar Ray, Sushmita Dev, and Prakash Chik Baraik resigned from the party and their Rajya Sabha memberships this week.
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