Didi Down, Bhanja Isolated?

At the onset of Mamata’s reign in 2011, the strongest gravitas where TMC’s stature stood upon firmly was the promise to wipe out the old Left system. Mamata became an ultimate symbol of hope and revolutionary change. Over the years, somewhere along the way Mamata transformed into what she once fought against. From preaching to restore democracy and democratic system, Mamata herself sabotaged the very fabric of democracy in Bengal. What she feared and hated eventually became a reflection of who she and her party had become, top source said.

2026 is a conspicuous example of what you sow, you reap. Mamata herself is responsible for paving the way wipe open for BJP wave to gush into Bengal. Didi lost her own bastion, Lotus bloomed in Bengal. Mamata’s defeat echoed so loudly that it ended up shattering the internal walls of TMC, a top source said.

Soon after the verdict, Abhishek Banerjee had called for a virtual meeting of TMC cadre; however, many did not show up, citing technical or personal reasons, and many did not even give any explanation. Out of 80 elected MLAs, only 69 had joined. Abhishek Banerjee was not only furious but baffled by such an act of party members. However, a senior TMC leader advised Abhishek 'Let the cadre breathe for a while. They have just fought a huge battle. Bigger battles are still ahead. This is not the time to attack our own people,' a top source said.