In a startling escalation of internal tensions, suspended Trinamool Congress spokesperson Kohinoor Majumdar has levelled serious allegations against Abhishek Banerjee, claiming that attempts were made from within the party to destabilize the government led by Mamata Banerjee during the volatile RG Kar protest phase.
Majumdar’s remarks come at a time when the party is already grappling with political setbacks, and they have added fuel to speculation about deep fractures within the organisation. Speaking openly about what he described as a “transformation” of the party, the suspended leader alleged that the Trinamool Congress has shifted away from its grassroots ethos to become increasingly centralized and corporatised in functioning.
He attributed this shift directly to Abhishek Banerjee’s growing influence within the party structure. According to Majumdar, the leadership dynamics over the past few years have altered the internal culture, creating a sharp divide between the party’s earlier identity and its present functioning. He further suggested that Mamata Banerjee’s “unquestioned trust” in her nephew may have contributed to the current situation.
In one of his more controversial claims, Majumdar alleged that access to key leadership has become highly restricted, with ordinary workers and local leaders struggling to communicate their concerns. He painted a picture of a system where proximity to power allegedly depends on influence and access, contrasting it with what he described as a more open and accessible party structure in the past.
The most serious charge, however, relates to the RG Kar agitation period. Majumdar claimed that at a time when the state was witnessing widespread unrest, there were internal efforts aimed at politically weakening the government. He suggested that these moves were orchestrated from within influential circles of the party, though these claims remain unverified and have not been officially responded to.
He also alleged that he faced pressure to delete a social media post related to a separate incident involving a college issue in Kolkata, indicating what he described as attempts to control dissenting voices within the party.
Raising concerns about financial practices, Majumdar claimed that while minor monetary issues at lower levels are often highlighted, larger financial transactions linked to candidate selection or organisational positions go unquestioned. He described this as a systemic issue that, in his view, has eroded the party’s credibility.
Political observers believe that these remarks point to more than just personal grievances, hinting instead at a deeper internal conflict within the ruling party. The allegations, particularly those linked to the RG Kar episode, are likely to intensify political debate in the state.
As the controversy unfolds, attention now turns to how the Trinamool Congress leadership responds to these claims and whether it will address the concerns raised or dismiss them as dissent from a sidelined voice.
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