Kolkata
Aaditya Draws Parallel Between TMC Rebellion and Sena Split
Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Aaditya Thackeray has criticised the rebellion within the Trinamool Congress, describing dissident lawmakers as “timid” and “ungrateful” to party chief Mamata Banerjee. Drawing parallels with his own party’s split in Maharashtra, Thackeray accused the rebels of abandoning the leadership that had elevated them politically.
Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Aaditya Thackeray has strongly criticised the growing rebellion within the Trinamool Congress (TMC), accusing dissident lawmakers of betraying the leadership of former West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee.
Reacting to reports of unrest within the TMC, Thackeray described the rebel legislators as “timid” and said those who had benefited from the party’s support were now proving to be “ungrateful” by distancing themselves from the leadership during a difficult phase.
Speaking on Friday, the Maharashtra leader said that individuals who failed to acknowledge what Mamata Banerjee and the Trinamool Congress had done for their political careers were now choosing to “abandon the ship.”
Thackeray’s remarks carry particular significance given his own experience with political rebellion. In 2022, the Shiv Sena underwent a dramatic split after a faction led by Eknath Shinde broke away from the party, triggering a major political crisis in Maharashtra and reshaping the state’s political landscape.
The comments come amid mounting turmoil within the Trinamool Congress following its West Bengal Assembly election setback, which has reportedly led to an open revolt by a section of party MLAs and MPs.
Several dissident leaders have publicly questioned the functioning of the party and raised concerns over the leadership style of TMC national general secretary Abhishek Banerjee, particularly his increasing influence over organisational affairs and decision-making within the party.
The internal dissent has fuelled speculation about divisions within the ruling party, although the TMC leadership has consistently maintained that the organisation remains united and capable of addressing differences internally.
By drawing parallels between the TMC’s current situation and the split within Shiv Sena, Aaditya Thackeray suggested that political leaders who desert their parties during challenging times often overlook the opportunities and support they once received from the very organisations they now criticise.
The latest remarks add another dimension to the unfolding political developments in West Bengal, where allegations of defection attempts, leadership disputes, and organisational restructuring have increasingly dominated the political discourse.
As the Trinamool Congress seeks to navigate internal challenges, the reactions from leaders across party lines underscore the broader national interest in the evolving political dynamics within one of India’s most influential regional parties.