West Bengal Politics: What will be the next step of rebellion in TMC? After MLAs and MPs, are there preparations to capture municipal corporations and district councils as well? How much substance is there behind the claim of support of 65 MLAs? Will the rebel group declare itself as the real TMC? Is the biggest political game about to start in Mamata Banerjee’s stronghold?
TMC Rebel Group Secret Plan: Looking at what is happening these days in the politics of West Bengal, it seems that the story is not completely over yet. First the rebellion of TMC MLAs, then the separate path of MPs and now the rebel group has now prepared such a ‘masterplan’ which can completely end the control of TMC from the neighboring municipalities to the district councils of the villages. This is the reason why the political conflict going on within Trinamool Congress (TMC) is continuously increasing. The statements of rebel leader Ritabrata Banerjee have indicated that his aim is not just to add some MLAs or MPs to himself. His eyes are now on the political structure of Bengal from where the grassroots power emanates. In such a situation, the question is arising whether this is just a rebellion or the beginning of the biggest takeover plan within TMC? Let us know what is cooking behind the scenes in Bengal politics…
Claim of support of 65 MLAs in Bengal, increased stir
Recently, former Kolkata Mayor and powerful leader Firhad Hakim reached the Assembly directly from the meeting held by Chief Minister Shubhendu Adhikari at Kolkata Municipal Corporation. Sandipan Saha and Kunal Ghosh of the rebel group were also seen with him. All the opposition leaders went to Ritabrata Banerjee’s cabin, where there was already a gathering of rebel MLAs. After this secret meeting, Ritabrata Banerjee came in front of the media and said, ‘Today one more MLA has signed in our support and now we have 65 MLAs with us.’ However, he did not reveal the secret whether the new face was Firhad Hakim or someone else. The rebel group claims that out of the total 80 MLAs, this figure may reach 68 very soon.
Bengal’s next target decided
Till now it was believed that the fight between the TMC rebel group is limited only to the Assembly and the Lok Sabha, but recent indications are telling a different story. While talking to Indian Express, Ritabrata Banerjee has said that his first priority was MLA, then MP. Now the next focus is municipal corporations, municipalities and district councils. This means that in the coming days, a big change can be seen in the local politics of Bengal. This is the reason why many political experts are considering this entire incident as part of a long strategy.
After all, why are Municipal Corporation and District Council so important?
Political experts say that politics does not run only through the Assembly and Parliament. The real strength of any party lies in its grassroots organization. Bodies like Municipal Corporation, Municipality and District Council are directly connected with the public. It is from here that workers are prepared, local leadership is formed and the election machinery is strengthened. If any group’s influence on these institutions increases, it can directly impact the next elections.
Whose will TMC be?
Ritabrata Banerjee says that more than two-thirds of the MLAs and MPs are with him. He claims that if needed, he can even approach the Election Commission. This means that the debate about real and fake TMC may also intensify in the coming times. However, the final decision on this will be taken only through constitutional and legal process. Another interesting aspect of this entire controversy has come to light. The rebel group says that MLAs in West Bengal will play the role of opposition, while MPs in Delhi can adopt a different political strategy. That means, different stances of the same group can be seen in state and central politics. This situation may become more interesting in the coming days.
Are Mamata Banerjee’s troubles going to increase?
At present, different reactions are emerging from the TMC leadership on these claims. But it is certain that the rebel group is continuously trying to expand its reach. If this effect reaches the municipal corporations, municipalities and district councils, then a big change can be seen in the politics of Bengal. This is the reason why political experts are seeing this entire incident not just as a rebellion but as a fight for control over the organization.