I will leave the post within an hour, if Abhishek challenges the rebel leaders; Said- He is coward, does not want to fight

By Samira Vishwas On Jul 18, 2026

Abhishek Banerjee Challenges TMC Rebels: In West Bengal, the administration took bulldozer action on the office of Trinamool Congress leader Abhishek Banerjee on Saturday. Meanwhile, now Abhishek Banerjee has challenged the rebel group in front of the media. He said that those who have left the party are scared of ED and only scared people accept defeat. Abhishek also said that if he comes back, he will resign within an hour.

challenged the rebels

While talking to the media, TMC leader Abhishek Banerjee said that those who left the party today are speaking ill of me or accusing me. I challenge him to come back to Didi (Mamata Banerjee). If they do this, I will resign from the party within an hour, but they will not do so. He has made a deal with BJP. Leave the party, join the rebel group or BJP, take protection from ED, CBI and other agencies and then accuse Abhishek Banerjee and abuse him.

Kolkata, West Bengal: TMC leader Abhishek Banerjee says, ‘Those who left the party and are now abusing or blaming me today… I challenge them to return to Didi (Mamata Banerjee). If they do, I will resign from the party within an hour… But they won’t. They have made a deal with… pic.twitter.com/wD7dhHKeIt
— ANI (@ANI) July 18, 2026

Rebel leaders were called cowards

TMC MP Abhishek Banerjee termed the rebel leaders as cowards and said that everyone has the right to take their own decision and go wherever they want, but if someone changes sides as soon as he gets the ED summons, then it is clear that he does not want to fight. They are scared and only scared people give up.

#WATCH | Kolkata, West Bengal: TMC leader Abhishek Banerjee says, ‘You have to say exactly what’s written in BJP’s script. Only then will you stay safe from the police. If you don’t hurl a few insults at Abhishek Banerjee, the police won’t spare you. You’ll only remain safe if… pic.twitter.com/sKKBIFjgOf
— ANI (@ANI) July 18, 2026

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20-30 FIRs registered: Abhishek

Abhishek Banerjee told that ED has also sent summons to me. I didn’t run. I have been called about 10 times. CBI, STF and state police have also sent summons to me. There are 20-30 FIRs registered against me. I don’t know the exact number myself. I have filed a petition in the High Court and asked the DGP for a list of all the FIRs registered against me.