Baby Chakraborty, KalimNews, September 2, 2025, Kolkata : Abhishek Banerjee, the All India General Secretary of the Trinamool Congress (TMC), delivered a stern message of unity and cooperation to the leadership of the Ghatal organizational district of West Midnapore during a meeting in Kolkata on Monday. The meeting, held at Camac Street, came in the wake of internal disputes within the district leadership, particularly over the changes at the block level.
Present at the meeting were senior state ministers, including Manas Bhuiyan, Shiuli Saha, former minister Humayun Kabir, and Ajit Maiti, among other prominent leaders of the Ghatal district’s branch organizations. Abhishek Banerjee emphasized the importance of working cohesively to strengthen the party, particularly as leadership adjustments and changes at the block level are inevitable.
The main point of contention in the district is the ongoing dispute between key leaders, specifically Radhakant Maiti, the current chairperson of Ghatal, and Humayun Kabir, the current MLA of Debra. The tension between the two stems from their differing approaches to leadership at the block level. Radhakant, who was previously the MLA of Debra, has clashed with Humayun, and their relationship has been described as strained. The leaders’ disagreements have become particularly evident in the ongoing changes to the leadership in the blocks of Debra, Pingla, and Keshpur.
Moreover, Shiuli Saha, another influential leader from the district, has faced opposition from a section of the district over leadership changes in Keshpur. These internal conflicts have created a rift within the Ghatal organizational district, hindering the party’s unity and progress in the region.
According to several leaders present at the meeting, Abhishek Banerjee addressed these concerns directly. He acknowledged the differing proposals from the district’s leadership, including suggestions from Radhakant, Shiuli, Humayun, and Ajit. However, he made it clear that while these proposals would be considered, the final decision regarding leadership changes and organizational matters would rest with party leader Mamata Banerjee.
Abhishek’s call for unity was not just a directive but a firm reminder that the TMC must move forward together. “In the coming days, everyone, including Mamata Banerjee, will have to accept the necessary changes made at the block level. The party’s future depends on collective efforts and working together,” Abhishek asserted during the meeting.
The tensions within the Ghatal district are part of broader discussions around party unity and leadership restructuring within the TMC. With the party facing challenges in maintaining cohesion, Abhishek’s message was seen as a clear indication that internal conflicts must be resolved swiftly and with the party’s broader goals in mind.
As the party moves forward, the hope is that these internal disputes will be resolved and the leadership can unite to focus on the larger objective of strengthening the Trinamool Congress in West Bengal.