Mamata loyalist Kunal Ghosh marshalled out of West Bengal Assembly after he disrupts dissident MLA’s speech
Trinamool Congress MLA Kunal Ghosh was forcibly removed from the West Bengal Assembly after disrupting a speech by a dissident party member. The incident reflects deepening internal divisions within the party regarding speaking privileges in the legislature.
Why it matters
Internal party conflicts and legislative disruptions can significantly impact governance and the stability of state-level political institutions.
Trinamool Congress MLA Kunal Ghosh was on Wednesday (July 22, 2026) marshalled out of the West Bengal Assembly for disrupting the speech of Opposition Chief Whip Akhruzzaman.
Mr. Ghosh, a Mamata Banerjee loyalist, was upset at not being allowed to speak during the discussion on the Home Department’s budget. Mr. Akhruzaman belongs to the dissident camp of the Trinamool Congress led by Leader of the Opposition Ritabrata Banerjee.
Dispute between the two rival groups of the Trinamool Congress was brewing over the past two days over who would be given priority in speaking in the House during discussions. Mr. Ghosh and other Mamata loyalists have been claiming that Mr. Akhruzzaman has been striking out the names of MLAs who are loyalist to Ms. Banerjee to participate in discussions in the Assembly.
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