Trinamool's minority cell secretary Ajmal Siddiqui resigns, blames Abhishek Banerjee for party ‘collapse’

Ajmal Siddiqui, a minority cell secretary for the Trinamool Congress, has resigned from the party, citing the dictatorial leadership of Abhishek Banerjee. He alleged that the party has become merit-averse and is suffering from internal corruption.
Why it matters
This resignation highlights ongoing internal political instability within the Trinamool Congress and potential shifts in regional political alliances in West Bengal.
Trinamool Congress (TMC) State minority cell secretary Ajmal Siddiqui on Saturday (June 6, 2026) announced his resignation from the party, squarely blaming Abhishek Banerjee for what he describes as the party s ongoing collapse.
The article relies heavily on the quotes of a disgruntled former member, which frames the party leadership negatively.
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