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Kalyan Banerjee's Bold Claim: Why Mamata Is Trinamool's Last Word

TMC MP Kalyan Banerjee has made a strong statement about party leadership. He clearly stated that Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee is the final authority in the Trinamool Congress. He even compared her commanding role to that of Prime Minister Narendra Modi in the BJP. This highlights the ongoing tension between different generations within the party.

Key Points: Kalyan Banerjee Says Mamata Is Last Word in Trinamool Congress

  • TMC MP asserts Mamata Banerjee is the party's ultimate authority, not General Secretary Abhishek Banerjee
  • Compares Mamata's role in TMC directly to PM Modi's command in the BJP
  • Comments highlight the internal divide between the party's old guard and younger leaders
  • Remarks come amid ongoing controversy about age limits for leadership within TMC
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Mamata Banerjee is the last word in Trinamool: Kalyan Banerjee

TMC MP Kalyan Banerjee asserts Mamata Banerjee is the party's sole authority, drawing a direct parallel to PM Modi's role in the BJP.

"As long as Mamata is there, no one can do anything. The party runs in her name. - Kalyan Banerjee"

Kolkata, Dec 2

Trinamool Congress MP Kalyan Banerjee on Tuesday said that what Prime Minister Narendra Modi is to the BJP, West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee is to the Trinamool Congress.

He said that Mamata Banerjee is the last word when it comes to party affairs in Trinamool Congress.

Without taking anyone's name, Kalyan Banerjee made it clear that it is Mamata Banerjee who is the face of the party and not party General Secretary Abhishek Banerjee.

Speaking about rebel MLA from Bharatpur Humayun Kabir on his plan to lay the foundation stone for Babri Masjid in Murshidabad district, Banerjee said, “As long as PM Modi is there, lotus will bloom. If he leaves, no lotus will bloom anywhere. That’s how our Mamata Banerjee is. As long as Mamata is there, no one can do anything. The party runs in her name. What anyone else says doesn’t matter.”

Earlier, Kalyan Banerjee had said, "My leader is Mamata Banerjee. I don’t understand anything before or after her. For me, there is only one leader."

Notably, there has always been a divide in the party between the old guard and the young leaders. This issue has come up repeatedly in Bengal politics.

General Secretary Abhishek Banerjee was also in favour of setting an age limit within the party. He had said that there is an upper age limit in politics, too. But that did not end the controversy.

Union Minister of State for Education and DoNER, Sukanta Majumdar, said, "There are still several senior leaders like Kalyan Banerjee who are with Mamata Banerjee. There is nothing wrong with the statement of Abhishek Banerjee. In Trinamool, there is only one post."

- IANS

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Sarah B
Interesting to see the internal dynamics play out publicly. Comparing Mamata to Modi in terms of party control is a powerful statement. It highlights the "high command" culture that exists across many Indian political parties, not just the national ones.
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Aditya G
While I respect Mamata Banerjee's leadership, this "last word" culture is problematic. Abhishek Banerjee has a point about needing fresh blood and an age limit. Parties need to evolve and nurture next-generation leaders, not just rely on one personality. 🙏
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Priyanka N
Typical Bengali politics! The drama between the old guard and the new is never-ending. Kalyan Da is making his loyalty clear, but everyone knows Abhishek is being groomed. This is just public posturing before things get settled internally.
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Michael C
The comment about "as long as Modi is there, lotus will bloom" and applying the same logic to Mamata is quite revealing. It shows how much Indian politics revolves around individual leaders rather than institutions or ideologies.
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Kavya N
Honestly, this internal feud is not good for Bengal. We need a stable government focused on development, not on who holds the reins. Both sides should sit down and sort this out behind closed doors. Jai Hind!

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