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TMC Bengal president Chandrima Bhattacharya resigns citing lost trust
The Times of India··4 Jul
West Bengal TMC state president Chandrima Bhattacharya on July 4, 2026, resigned from all party posts, saying Mamata Banerjee's trust had weakened. Kunal Ghosh called the move pre-planned and linked it to the rebel Ritabrata Banerjee faction. Appointed on June 3 after the 2026 assembly defeat, she later met rebel leaders at the state assembly.
Prism
What It Means For You
- TMC voters face uncertainty over which faction holds party symbol.
- West Bengal politics may shift before the Monsoon Session.
- EC decisions on July 6 could affect future elections.
What's Happening
- Chandrima Bhattacharya resigned as West Bengal TMC president.
- She cited loss of trust from Mamata Banerjee.
- She later met leaders of the Ritabrata Banerjee faction.
Political Context
- TMC lost the 2026 Bengal assembly elections.
- Rebel faction controls Trinamool Bhavan in Kolkata.
- Both factions have submitted claims to the Election Commission.
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