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Business To Business, Kolkata, 03 August, 2026: The second visit in as many days by Shashi Panja to the clinic of Kakali Ghosh Dastidar on Monday has renewed speculation about Panja's political future.
As she was leaving the clinic—located near Mamata Banerjee's Kalighat residence—reporters asked whether she was preparing to leave the Mamata Banerjee-led All India Trinamool Congress (TMC).
Panja did not address the speculation directly. She smiled briefly and said only, "I have to go," before leaving.
Her response has further fuelled political speculation that began after her earlier visit to the same clinic last week. However, there has been no official confirmation from Panja or the TMC that she intends to leave the party, and the visits alone do not establish any change in her political affiliation.
The report notes that the repeated visits have prompted discussion in political circles, but any conclusions about her future remain speculative unless confirmed by the individuals or parties involved.