Mamata Banerjee Named TMC Chairperson In EC List Amid Rebel Row
The Trinamool Congress has submitted its latest office-bearers list to the Election Commission, naming Mamata Banerjee as the chairperson of the All India Trinamool Congress amid a growing internal challenge from rebel leaders in West Bengal.
The filing comes at a politically sensitive time for the party, as a dissident group has claimed a parallel leadership structure and questioned the authority of the existing TMC leadership.
TMC Submits Office-Bearers List To EC
According to the office-bearers list sent by the party, Mamata Banerjee continues as the chairperson of the All India Trinamool Congress. The list also names Subrata Bakshi as vice-president and Abhishek Banerjee as national general secretary.
The submission is important because the Trinamool Congress is currently facing a visible internal dispute. By sending the list to the Election Commission, the official party camp has placed its organisational position on record.
Rebel Camp Challenges TMC Leadership
The development comes after a rebel faction claimed that it had removed Mamata Banerjee from the chairperson’s post and named senior leader Arup Roy as the head of what it described as the “real” Trinamool Congress.
The dissident group has also announced a separate organisational structure, creating fresh political tension within the party. However, the Mamata Banerjee-led camp has rejected the rebel move and maintained that the official party leadership remains unchanged.
Abhishek Banerjee Retains Key Party Role
The office-bearers list also retains Abhishek Banerjee as national general secretary, a key organisational position in the party. His role remains significant as the internal dispute has also drawn attention to the party’s leadership structure and future direction.
The inclusion of senior leaders in the list appears to be aimed at reinforcing the official leadership line at a time when rival claims are being made by dissident leaders.
Why The EC Filing Is Important
The Election Commission’s records can become important in political party disputes, especially when rival groups make competing claims over leadership, organisational control or party identity.
There was no immediate indication that the Election Commission had taken a final decision on any rival claims related to the Trinamool Congress. For now, the submission of the office-bearers list reflects the official stand of the Mamata Banerjee-led camp.
Internal Rift Puts TMC Under Spotlight
Mamata Banerjee has been the central face of the Trinamool Congress since its formation, and any challenge to her leadership carries major political significance in West Bengal.
The internal rift has now placed the party under closer political observation. While the official camp has moved to assert its leadership through the EC filing, the rebel group continues to project its own claim over the party structure.
The issue is expected to remain closely watched in West Bengal politics, particularly if both sides continue to press their claims before party forums or constitutional authorities.
