MS Aiyar Wasn't Joking: How His Old 'Football' Theory Explains Trinamool's Implosion
The Trinamool Congress (TMC) is experiencing a significant internal crisis following its electoral defeat in the 2026 West Bengal Assembly elections. The party's decline, marked by rebel MPs and dwindling attendance at meetings, suggests an inability to adapt to post-power dynamics. Mamata Banerjee faces difficult choices: fighting legal battles, seeking reconciliation with rebels, rebuilding from the grassroots, or forming a larger anti-BJP alliance. However, these options present their own challenges, including potential power struggles and ideological conflicts. The party's future hinges on whether it can regain its former strength and identity as a political force in Bengal.
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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