Mamata Banerjee, TMC: How one of India's most successful female politicians is losing her party
Allegations of corruption and abuse of power within a major political party warrant concern.
The Trinamool Congress (TMC), led by Mamata Banerjee, is experiencing a significant internal crisis following its loss in the recent West Bengal elections. Banerjee's party has faced a rebellion from many of its legislators and MPs, who have accused her and her nephew of corruption and forging signatures on legislative documents. This has resulted in several TMC members seeking to align with the BJP-led ruling alliance. Political analysts suggest that this is part of a broader trend of regional parties becoming more centralized and family-centric, making them vulnerable after losing power. Banerjee remains defiant, but the future of the party remains uncertain.
19 JUN 2026
— Indian Express
A delegation of Trinamool Congress leaders met with Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla, seeking the disqualification of 20 rebel MPs for defection.
20 JUN 2026
— The Hindu
Following complaints of illegal financial activities, three Trinamool Congress bank accounts were frozen by a Kolkata bank.
22 JUN 2026
— The Hindu
Rebel Trinamool Congress MLAs removed Mamata Banerjee as chairperson, electing Arup Roy and appointing several other officials.
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