In a robust defense of his allegiance to Mamata Banerjee and the Trinamool Congress (TMC), National General Secretary Abhishek Banerjee took to the stage on Thursday, rejecting widespread speculation about tensions between him and the party supremo. Amid rising rumors of infighting and defection within the TMC, particularly claims about his potential switch to the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), Banerjee asserted his undivided loyalty to Mamata Banerjee, calling himself “a loyal soldier” of the TMC.
Speaking at a party conference, Banerjee vehemently denied the reports of an impending shift in allegiance, stating, “Those who are saying that I am joining BJP are spreading canards. Even with a severed head, I will say Mamata Banerjee Zindabad.” His passionate remarks were aimed at quelling any doubts regarding his commitment to the TMC leadership and silencing those behind the “fake news” that had been circulating in the media. Banerjee hinted at the political motives behind the dissemination of such rumors, linking it to vested interests ahead of the crucial state assembly elections in 2026.
Rather than dwelling on internal conflicts, Banerjee called on the TMC cadre to redirect their energies toward serving the public. “Forget about your own differences next year and concentrate on working for the people. There is no point in engaging in conspiracies,” he urged, emphasizing the need for unity within the party. Banerjee, a key figure in TMC’s rise to prominence, warned against indulging in “WhatsApp group politics,” stressing that such efforts would be futile. “Those conspiring will be impacted themselves,” he added ominously, signaling that attempts to destabilize the party would not go unnoticed.
In an additional strike against internal discord, Banerjee reiterated his past actions in exposing betrayal within the ranks of the TMC. Referring to previous defections by high-profile leaders such as Mukul Roy and Suvendu Adhikari, Banerjee reminded the party members that he had taken the responsibility of unmasking such traitors. “In the coming days, I will continue to identify such people,” he promised, signaling that he would not hesitate to act against any forces working against the party’s interests.
Banerjee also issued a stern warning against indiscipline within the party, highlighting how some leaders often made statements to remain relevant in the media without adhering to party rules. “Do not disobey the party’s rules,” he said, making it clear that those who did so had already been identified.
This strong and decisive statement by Abhishek Banerjee serves to reinforce his position as the TMC’s influential leader, loyal to Mamata Banerjee, while calling for a unified front as the party prepares for the upcoming electoral challenges. By urging party members to focus on public service and discipline, Banerjee has once again reaffirmed his commitment to the party’s core values and leadership. With tensions rising ahead of the state assembly elections, his words will undoubtedly be a rallying cry for the TMC to stay united and focused.
