‘The public has rejected you’ Shantanu Sen’s strong attack on RG car, resigns from the post of TMC spokesperson

By Samira Vishwas On May 28, 2026

Kolkata: Senior Trinamool Congress (TMC) leader and former Rajya Sabha member Shantanu Sen resigned from the post of national spokesperson of the party on Thursday. He openly criticized the party’s policies regarding the RG Kar rape-murder case and corruption issues.

Resignation respecting the mandate

Fashantanu Sen, while resigning in a letter to party chief Mamata Banerjee, said that the public has given a clear message to TMC in the West Bengal Assembly elections 2026. The party won only 80 out of 294 seats. He said that he has taken this step respecting the public’s decision.

TMC leader and former Rajya Sabha MP Dr Santanu Sen resigns from his post of party’s national spokesperson.
His resignation, addressed to party president Mamata Banerjee, reads, "…Even though I did not agree with views during various difficult times, I have fought publicly… pic.twitter.com/1uDOCwup0i
— ANI (@ANI) May 28, 2026

Question on RG car and corruption

Sen wrote in the letter that issues like RG car case, Abhaya case and bribe in exchange for job have driven the general public away from the party. He said that he has been working for the party for a long time and has defended the party despite disagreements many times, but now he cannot support the party due to these serious issues. Shantanu Sen wrote, “In the present circumstances, I am not ready to defend the party as a spokesperson.”

Growing rebellion in the party

Shantanu Sen’s resignation further highlights the internal dissatisfaction in TMC. After the election defeat, many leaders are openly expressing their disagreement. Leaders like Kakoli Ghosh Dastidar have also resigned from all party posts.

Dastidar had recently participated in the meeting of Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari, due to which resentment increased in the party. He has also accused TMC MP Kalyan Banerjee of abusing.

Doctor turned leader Shantanu Sen

Shantanu Sen was originally a doctor and later came into politics. He fought for TMC for a long time and also served as a councilor of Kolkata Municipal Corporation. His resignation can become a new challenge for the party. With the resignation of Shantanu Sen, the number of dissatisfied leaders in TMC has increased. The party is now trying to resolve these issues.