Madan Mitra Joins Rebel Trinamool Faction Amid ED Probe

Trinamool Congress MLA Madan Mitra has officially joined a rebel faction led by Ritabrata Banerjee, marking a significant internal rift within the ruling party in West Bengal. This departure from the Mamata Banerjee-led mainstream group follows mounting legal pressure, including recent summons issued by the Enforcement Directorate to his wife and sons. Despite his move, Mitra publicly characterized the decision as merely changing his room while remaining within the broader Trinamool political family.

The transition occurs amid persistent internal tensions within the party, with Mitra directly citing frustration with Abhishek Banerjee. As the TMC National General Secretary, Abhishek Banerjee’s influence has often been a point of contention among senior leaders, leading to various factions emerging within the state’s political structure. The timing of this shift, directly following the ED scrutiny, raises questions regarding the impact of central agency investigations on regional political stability and party cohesion.

The move signals potential long-term friction for the Trinamool Congress as it navigates both external regulatory pressure and internal dissent. Observers note that while Mitra claims to remain a loyalist, his alignment with Ritabrata Banerjee’s camp could embolden other dissatisfied cadres across the state. The party leadership must now manage this visible divide to prevent further splintering ahead of future local and state-level political engagements in West Bengal.