Politics 02 Jun, 2026

TMC heading for split similar to those seen in Maharashtra, claims West Bengal minister

Business To Business, Kolkata, 2^nd June, 2026:  West Bengal minister and BJP leader Tapas Roy on Tuesday claimed that the opposition All India Trinamool Congress (TMC) could face internal divisions similar to those seen in Maharashtra's political parties in recent years.
What Tapas Roy said
Speaking to reporters outside the state assembly, Roy argued that:

• The TMC had inducted many people with limited political experience or ideological commitment.
• Internal contradictions within the party were becoming increasingly visible.
• The party was undergoing what he described as an "inevitable" process of fragmentation.

He further claimed that these internal tensions could eventually weaken the party significantly in West Bengal's political landscape.
Reference to Maharashtra
Roy's remarks appeared to draw a parallel with major splits that occurred in Maharashtra politics, including divisions within:

• Shiv Sena, and
• Nationalist Congress Party.

Those developments led to rival factions emerging within the parties and reshaped the state's political equations.
Political context
The comments come amid heightened political tensions in West Bengal following:

• The recent change in government,
• Defections and expulsions involving some TMC leaders and legislators,
• Ongoing investigations and political controversies involving members of the opposition.

The BJP has repeatedly argued that these developments reflect deeper organizational problems within the TMC.
TMC's likely position
While Roy predicted further divisions, TMC leaders have generally maintained that the party remains united under the leadership of Mamata Banerjee and that occasional departures or disciplinary actions do not indicate a broader split.
Significance
At present, Roy's remarks represent a political assessment rather than evidence of any formal division within the TMC. Whether the party faces a significant split similar to those witnessed in Maharashtra remains uncertain and would depend on future political developments, organizational cohesion, and the actions of its leadership and legislators.