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Kalyan Banerjee asks Mamata to choose
NDTV Profit··11 Jun
Trinamool MP Kalyan Banerjee urged Mamata Banerjee to choose between him and Abhishek Banerjee after claiming he was dropped as Abhishek's lawyer at the last minute. He called the move humiliating and said he would no longer appear on Abhishek's behalf.
Prism
What It Means For You
- The TMC crisis is no longer only about defections; it is also about internal trust between senior leaders and Abhishek Banerjee's camp.
- Legal proceedings around party leaders can quickly become organisational flashpoints when counsel choices signal political confidence.
- For Bengal voters, prolonged infighting may distract from governance and opposition strategy.
What's Happening
- Kalyan Banerjee said Mamata Banerjee must choose between him and Abhishek Banerjee.
- He alleged he was removed as Abhishek's lawyer at the last minute in a forgery-related case.
- The remarks came as Abhishek received interim protection from arrest and was asked to appear before the CID.
TMC Leadership Strain
- Trinamool has been facing resignations, rebellion reports and public disputes among senior figures.
- Abhishek Banerjee's rise has long created tension with parts of the older party leadership.
- Mamata Banerjee's challenge is to preserve central authority while managing succession politics.
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