The Trinamool Congress (TMC) is facing renewed internal turbulence after two senior leaders, former West Bengal minister Jyotipriya Mallick and veteran North Bengal leader Gautam Deb, stepped down from key positions within a span of hours. The resignations come amid growing factionalism, leadership disputes and controversy over party finances.
Jyotipriya Mallick, a long-time associate of former Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee, resigned from all organisational posts in the party, citing serious health concerns. In his resignation letter, Mallick said deteriorating health, including kidney-related ailments and high blood sugar levels, had made it difficult for him to continue carrying out party responsibilities.
Meanwhile, Gautam Deb resigned as Mayor of the Siliguri Municipal Corporation, saying changing political circumstances and the evolving public mandate influenced his decision. His departure has intensified uncertainty within the party's North Bengal unit.
The twin resignations come at a time when the TMC is grappling with one of its most challenging periods in recent years. Dissident legislators have demanded an investigation into party finances, while former treasurer Aroop Biswas reportedly sought a freeze on a party bank account holding hundreds of crores of rupees. These developments have exposed deepening divisions within the organisation.
Political observers view the exits as another sign of the strain within the party following recent electoral setbacks and ongoing internal disagreements. While TMC leaders have maintained that the resignations are based on personal reasons, opposition parties argue that they reflect a broader crisis within the organisation.
With key leaders stepping aside and internal disputes continuing to surface, the coming weeks are expected to be crucial for the future direction of the Trinamool Congress and its leadership structure in West Bengal.
