Baby Chakraborty | KalimNews | June 13, 2025 | Kolkata : The ruling Trinamool Congress (TMC) in West Bengal on Friday issued a “last and final warning” to Bharatpur MLA Humayun Kabir, cautioning him against further breaches of party discipline. This move follows repeated controversies stemming from Kabir’s remarks in the media, which the party views as disruptive to internal unity and public perception.
Parliamentary Affairs Minister Sobhandeb Chattopadhyay confirmed to PTI that Kabir has been officially notified and warned to either conform to the party’s code of conduct or face disciplinary action. The notice, signed by senior leaders and ministers Arup Biswas, Firhad Hakim, and Chandrima Bhattacharya alongside Chattopadhyay, underscores the seriousness of the matter.
This is the third such notice served to Kabir, whose repeated public comments have placed him at odds with the party’s leadership. His statements have included sharp criticism of Leader of Opposition Suvendu Adhikari and remarks concerning internal matters such as the alleged phone conversation between TMC leader Anubrata Mondal and a police officer—issues the party considers sensitive and inappropriate for public discourse.
Kabir was previously served a show-cause notice by the TMC Legislature Party in March. His conduct has led to two prior suspensions, signaling a pattern of defiance despite warnings from party supremo Mamata Banerjee. Last year, Banerjee had issued a stern directive emphasizing that repeated indiscipline would result in expulsion. Her statement made clear that all party workers and elected representatives were accountable for their actions, and that no further leniency would be shown for recurring violations.
Despite the mounting pressure and the severity of the latest notice, Kabir has responded with characteristic defiance. Speaking to reporters, he remarked, “I don’t understand the final warning or the semi-final. I will not say anything publicly about this. I will join the party for Mamata Banerjee. If she believes I am harming the party and asks me to stay away, I will respect that.” He added that if the party’s disciplinary committee finds fault in his actions or comments, he is prepared to respond, as he has done in the past.
With tensions rising within the party over Kabir’s actions and resistance to internal discipline, questions now loom over whether the MLA will face expulsion if he fails to course-correct. His continued defiance, despite direct communication from senior leadership, has left the TMC at a crossroads, navigating the line between internal tolerance and the imperative of party discipline.