TMC Crisis Deepens As State President Chandrima Bhattacharya Resigns From All Party Posts

The Trinamool Congress (TMC) plunged deeper into internal turmoil on Saturday after State President Chandrima Bhattacharya resigned from all party positions, as an escalating factional battle spilled into the party's organisational structure and state headquarters.

Bhattacharya submitted her resignation to party chief Mamata Banerjee, stepping down from the post of State President, which she had assumed in June 2026.

She also withdrew herself as the authorised signatory for the party's bank accounts and as Mamata Banerjee's authorised representative before the Election Commission of India.

In her resignation letter, Bhattacharya wrote, "I hereby tender my resignation from the post of State President of All India Trinamool Congress... I also hereby resign from all other post which I hold at present. Please note that I withdraw myself as the authorized signatory... in respect of the accounts maintained in Various Banks. I also withdraw myself from being your authorized person before the Election Commission of India."

Her resignation comes amid dramatic developments in Kolkata, where the owner of the TMC's state office reportedly locked the premises from the inside following reports that a rebel faction led by Leader of the Opposition Ritabrata Banerjee had taken control of the building.

Rebel camp welcomes resignation

Expelled TMC MLA Sandipan Saha welcomed Bhattacharya's resignation, claiming the organisational environment within what he referred to as the "Kalighat Trinamool" had become impossible to function in.

Saha said, "I welcome her move. It is inevitable. We had a meeting on 22nd June where we had declared the national working committee chairperson and the other committee members. They are all there. But on the other side, whosoever is being declared on some post they are resigning continuously because there is no ambience to work in the Kalighat Trinamool."

The resignation marks the latest development in the widening confrontation between the party's loyalist and rebel factions, both of which continue to stake claim over the organisation's leadership and assets.

BJP attacks TMC over internal turmoil

Reacting to the political developments, BJP MP Samik Bhattacharya said the events reflected the Trinamool Congress' organisational collapse and urged Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee to introspect.

He said, "The question of who is a rebel and who is not, or who belongs to TMC and who does not, must be considered carefully. The biggest leader of TMC, Mamata Banerjee, should reflect on this. Over the past fifteen years, Trinamool Congress has exploited both the poor and the rich. Welfare funds have been misused, and corruption has become widespread... This damages the image of West Bengal. The public is not impressed, and we have repeatedly pointed this out. TMC is no longer functioning. It is proven today."

The standoff within the Trinamool Congress continues as rival factions seek control over the party's organisational structure and assets, adding fresh uncertainty to West Bengal's political landscape.

(With inputs from ANI)