The Trinamool Congress is facing growing signs of internal unrest after its defeat in the 2026 West Bengal Assembly elections. The party’s first major protest against the new BJP-led state government saw poor attendance from its own legislators, with only 36 out of 80 MLAs participating in the sit-in near the Ambedkar statue at the Assembly premises.
Poor Turnout at Protest
The protest was organised over allegations of post-poll violence, bulldozer action, and hawker eviction drives. Senior leaders, including Firhad Hakim, Sovandeb Chattopadhyay and Kunal Ghosh, attended, but the low turnout has triggered fresh political speculation. The absence of nearly half the party's MLAs has raised questions about discipline and morale within the TMC ranks.
Councillors Resign in Two Municipalities
At the same time, massive resignations by councillors in two TMC-controlled municipalities, Kanchrapara and Halisahar in North 24 Parganas, have intensified talk of growing cracks within the party. Reports suggest several councillors may switch allegiance to the BJP in the coming days. This exodus of local leaders is seen as a significant blow to the party's grassroots network.
The developments come amid increasing pressure on the TMC leadership to reconnect with grassroots workers and revive street-level mobilisation after the party’s electoral defeat. Political analysts believe that if the trend continues, the TMC could face further erosion of its support base in the state.
