'Abhishek Has Destroyed TMC': Mamata Loyalist Kalyan Banerjee Now Turns Against Nephew

Published 11 June 2026 · politics

'Abhishek Has Destroyed TMC': Mamata Loyalist Kalyan Banerjee Now Turns Against Nephew Published By, Last Updated: June 11, 2026, 15:36 IST Kalyan Banerjee had also

'Abhishek Has Destroyed TMC': Mamata Loyalist Kalyan Banerjee Now Turns Against Nephew Published By, Last Updated: June 11, 2026, 15:36 IST Kalyan Banerjee had also given an ultimatum to TMC supremo Mamata Banerjee to choose between him and her nephew Abhishek as the party faces a power struggle. Rapid Read TMC MP Kalyan Banerjee (L) has accused Abhishek Banerjee of destroying the Trinamool Congress. (PTI Image) As the Trinamool Congress (TMC) faces rebellions and high-profile resignations, senior party leader Kalyan Banerjee added a fresh twist in the saga by refusing to back TMC general secretary Abhishek Banerjee in the signature forgery row, accusing him of destroying the party. Speaking to reporters, Kalyan Banerjee said, “I will not appear for Abhishek Banerjee in any case because I do not like his arrogant attitude. I have spent 45 years in this profession; all these people have worked with me as juniors. How can he humiliate me?" His remarks came as the recent crisis in the TMC has focused on Abhishek Banerjee’s involvement in party activities.

Since the TMC’s crushing defeat in the West Bengal elections, dissent had intensified over Abhishek Banerjee’s “high-handed" leadership. TMC Crisis Live Updates The senior parliamentarian joined other rebel leaders in blaming Abhishek for the TMC’s electoral defeat and the current crisis. “I am senior to him in politics as well. He needs to understand that it is because of him that we lost. He also needs to understand that the party is facing this crisis because of him," he added. Kalyan Banerjee’s Ultimatum To Mamata Kalyan Banerjee, one of former Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee’s outspoken loyalists who has defended her amid a string of resignations and revolts, gave her an ultimatum to either choose him or Abhishek Banerjee, bringing renewed attention to the relationship between different power centres within the party. “I cannot tolerate disrespect. I will urge Didi: if you remain dependent on Abhishek Banerjee, then stick with him and leave me. But if you part ways with Abhishek Banerjee, then I am with you. He has destroyed our party," he told reporters.

Kalyan Banerjee also said he believed the party would not last as long as Abhishek Banerjee remains a part of the TMC. He affirmed that he would remain loyal to Mamata, but she has to choose who she wants to move forward with. The current crisis within the TMC stems from growing tensions between different power centres in the party, particularly between the old guard loyal to Mamata Banerjee and those seen as aligned with her nephew Abhishek. ALSO READ: ‘Asked To Give Standing Ovation To Abhishek’: Ritabrata Banerjee Hints At More TMC Rebels In the last few years, Abhishek has expanded his role in party affairs, leading several election campaigns and modernising the party. However, dissenting leaders have accused him of corruption, poor organisational management, and being inaccessible to party workers. Suspended TMC leader Riju Dutta accused Abhishek of damaging the party and alleging that he disrespected leaders, weakened the organisation, and was responsible for key political exits and expulsions within the TMC. The development came as the West Bengal Criminal Investigation Department (CID) is investigating Abhishek Banerjee in connection with the signature forgery case, which pertains to allegations that several signatures of TMC leaders for key posts in the Assembly were forged.