‘Choose me or Abhishek': Kalyan Banerjee's ultimatum to Mamata on ‘arrogant’ nephew amid MP exodus
Trinamool Congress MP Kalyan Banerjee has issued an ultimatum to party leader Mamata Banerjee, demanding she choose between him and her nephew, Abhishek Banerjee. He cited Abhishek's alleged arrogance and lack of consultation as reasons for his frustration.
Why it matters
Internal party conflict within the TMC could signal a potential split, impacting the political landscape of West Bengal.
“Choose me or Abhishek Banerjee,” Trinamool MP Kalyan Banerjee has issued a clear message to party supremo Mamata Banerjee, further worsening the ongoing crisis and mass exit of MPs. Kalyan, a staunch Mamata loyalist, on Thursday criticised her nephew and party general secretary Abhishek Banerjee, calling him “arrogant” and someone who thinks “everyone is beneath him”.
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