Sourav Ganguly refuted the claims of sending resignation message to Yusuf Pathan at the behest of Mamata, said – ‘Rumors are being spread’
Kolkata. Former Indian cricket team captain Sourav Ganguly said that he was accused of contacting MP Yusuf Pathan on behalf of former West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee and giving him a message to resign from his constitutional post so that Mamata Banerjee could contest the by-election from that seat.
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Ganguly termed these allegations as completely false and said that these are all rumours. He appealed to the media not to pay attention to such rumors and speculations. In fact, after the unexpected defeat in the West Bengal Assembly elections, speculations have intensified regarding Mamata Banerjee’s more active role in national politics. According to sources, if Mamata Banerjee moves to Lok Sabha in future, Baharampur seat can be one of the major options for her. In media reports, quoting sources, it was said that in this connection, a message of leaving the seat has been sent to Baharampur MP Yusuf Pathan through Sourav Ganguly. However Yusuf has refused to resign.
Baharampur Lok Sabha seat is considered relatively safe for TMC and that is why its name is being taken prominently. Political observers believe that at present the entire matter is at the level of discussions and political speculations. In the coming days, the strategy of Trinamool Congress and developments within the party will decide the direction of this discussion.
Why only Baharampur seat?
Baharampur Lok Sabha seat in Murshidabad district is considered Muslim dominated and is considered a relatively safe seat for Trinamool Congress. In the 2024 Lok Sabha elections, Yusuf Pathan defeated Congress leader Adhir Ranjan Choudhary by about 85 thousand votes. Political analysts believe that considering the social equation, organizational base and recent election performance, this seat is considered potentially favorable for Mamata Banerjee.
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Abhishek Banerjee’s power reduced in TMC
Mamata Banerjee is taking steps towards internal reforms. Amidst the rebellion within the party and challenges to his leadership, he has made major changes in the organization of Trinamool Congress. The power of Mamata Banerjee’s nephew and party’s national general secretary Abhishek Banerjee, who was considered the most powerful in the party, has now been reduced. Earlier, whose decision was considered almost final, now two more National General Secretaries have been added to them. MPs Derek O’Brien and Dola Sen will now work with Abhishek Banerjee. This has given a clear message that now questions can be raised on any leader.
The rebellion going on within the party is being considered to be against Abhishek Banerjee and not against Mamata Banerjee. In a meeting after the defeat in the assembly elections, Mamata Banerjee had reportedly asked the leaders to praise the role of her nephew. Many leaders were angry over this, because they felt that the reason for the weakness of the party was the working style of Abhishek Banerjee. After this cracks started appearing in the party. In a meeting held in Kalighat on 19 May, leaders like Ritabrata Banerjee and Sandipan Saha openly expressed their disagreement.
Signs of major reshuffle in the organization
Gradually this disagreement turned into a major rebellion, after which Mamata Banerjee decided to make major changes in the party. Senior leader Chandrima Bhattacharya has been made the state president, indicating a major reshuffle in the organization. Subrata Bakshi will remain the Vice President in the National Executive Committee. New faces have also been given responsibilities in various branches of the party. Sajda Ahmed, Mamata Thakur, Nayana Bandyopadhyay and Swati Khandekar have been made vice-presidents of West Bengal Trinamool Congress.
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