TMC Faces Internal Pressure as Defection Rumors Swirl

BJP MLA Shankar Sikdar has fueled the controversy, arguing that potential defectors are motivated by self-preservation rather than ideology. He points to the party's internal fragility, asserting that the organization is unraveling under the weight of its own lack of core principles. The rumors reached a fever pitch following a viral social media post that identified specific TMC members supposedly ready to switch sides.

Kirti Azad, a senior AITC leader, flatly rejected these claims, characterizing the list as a desperate BJP tactic designed to manufacture discord where none exists. Despite these denials, the party struggles to contain internal dissent. Expelled member Sandipan Saha has mounted a public challenge against the current hierarchy, specifically opposing the appointment of Sobhandeb Chattopadhyay as Leader of the Opposition. This deepening factionalism highlights the volatile atmosphere currently defining the TMC’s legislative presence.