The existential crisis of the Trinamool (opens original article in a new tab)

The Trinamool Congress suffered a significant defeat in the 2026 West Bengal Assembly elections, leading to a crisis within the party as many members defected to the BJP, revealing internal issues and a lack of loyalty.

• The Trinamool Congress faced a major defeat in the 2026 West Bengal Assembly elections, ending its 15-year rule and allowing the BJP to form the first government in the state.
• Many Trinamool MPs and MLAs rebelled, shifting allegiance to the BJP, highlighting a crisis of loyalty and opportunism within the party.
• The party's decline is attributed to internal issues, including corruption, authoritarianism, and a culture of sycophancy centered around Mamata Banerjee.