Arrests, mass resignations, ‘bulldozer action’ deepen Trinamool’s crisis across West Bengal
The Trinamool Congress (TMC) in West Bengal is facing a deepening crisis characterized by mass resignations, arrests of party leaders, and the demolition of illegal structures. The state government, now led by the BJP, has intensified actions against properties linked to TMC officials.
Why it matters
The situation reflects a volatile political transition in West Bengal, marked by aggressive administrative and legal actions against the former ruling party.
Demolition notices for illegal construction of buildings continued to be issued in West Bengal. A police team visited Trinamool Congress (TMC) general secretary Abhishek Banerjee’s residence on Monday (May 25, 2026) to collect security equipment. Kolkata Police officials described the visit as a routine exercise. Arrests of local Trinamool leaders have also continued in the three weeks since the new government came to power.
The framing focuses heavily on the 'crisis' and 'deepening' issues for the TMC, which may reflect the outlet's editorial perspective on the new administration's actions.
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