‘Will Stay Alive Till I See Your End’: Mamata Banerjee's Warning To BJP Amid TMC Rebellion Crisis
‘Will Stay Alive Till I See Your End’: Mamata Banerjee's Warning To BJP Amid TMC Rebellion Crisis Published By, Last Updated: July 16, 2026, 12:53
‘Will Stay Alive Till I See Your End’: Mamata Banerjee's Warning To BJP Amid TMC Rebellion Crisis Published By, Last Updated: July 16, 2026, 12:53 IST Questioning the outcome of the recent Assembly elections, Banerjee alleged that the TMC had been made to lose. Rapid Read West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee. (PTI File) TMC Rebellion Crisis: Trinamool Congress (TMC) chief and former West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee has hit back at her critics and dismissed concerns over her age, asserting that she would continue fighting for the people despite the ongoing rebellion and defections within the party. While sharing a video message, the TMC supremo accused BJP supporters of wishing for her death after the recently held West Bengal Assembly elections and said that attempts to “age-shame" her would not succeed. “Do not try to age-shame anyone. On the day of the election result, lumpens of the BJP wished me death by heart attack. I will stay alive till I see your end," she said. Banerjee also urged people not to judge political leaders by their age, saying, “It’s not about age, it’s about the mileage." She added that she had never questioned Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s age and asked her critics not to insult anyone on that basis.
Projecting confidence despite the political setbacks, the 71-year-old TMC supremo said she was capable of rebuilding the party once again. “Whoever wants to leave can go. Whatever remains is my goldmine. I still have the power to make a fresh start in 2026 like I did in 2006, and earlier in 1997 and 2004. I have built three generations of leaders and will continue to stand as an umbrella for those who remain with me," she said. Banerjee said the TMC still had 18 MPs and alleged that several party leaders were being threatened to switch sides. “I will fight for the common people and the workers. I have enough workers, and many new people are joining us," she said. Questioning the outcome of the recent Assembly elections, Banerjee alleged that the TMC had been made to lose and claimed that the truth would emerge in the future. “We were made to lose. Someday it will be proven," she said. The TMC chief also accused the police of acting like BJP workers and pressuring party leaders to join the BJP or face legal action. “I respect the police, but they are acting as BJP workers.
Either join the BJP or the other camp; otherwise, leaders are being sent to jail," she alleged. Maintaining that she had not compromised her principles, Banerjee said, “If I had done setting, we would not have faced this, but I don’t sell my conscience." Her remarks come amid an unprecedented rebellion within the TMC following its Assembly election defeat. West Bengal minister and Kamarhati MLA Madan Mitra recently resigned from the party, alleging that the leadership was more focused on promoting general secretary Abhishek Banerjee than strengthening the organisation. Several MLAs and MPs have also distanced themselves from the party in recent weeks. Banerjee’s address came ahead of the TMC’s annual July 21 Martyrs’ Day rally, a politically significant event that this year will see rival factions of the party hold separate programmes in Kolkata. (With inputs from agencies) News18 Newsletter Handpicked stories, in your inbox A newsletter with the best of our journalism submit Key Questions Answered What impact will the TMC rebellion have on West Bengal? The Trinamool Congress (TMC) is facing an existential crisis and internal turmoil following its defeat in the West Bengal Assembly elections. A significant portion of TMC MLAs have skipped meetings and some MPs are reportedly considering supporting the BJP-led NDA.
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