Baby Chakraborty, KalimNews, May 30, 2025, Kolkata : In a strategic move following the recent reshuffle within the Trinamool Congress (TMC), Chandrima Bhattacharya has been entrusted with the crucial responsibility of heading the party’s Legal Cell. Bhattacharya, a seasoned lawyer by profession, replaces Malay Ghatak in this role. Her appointment marks a significant shift as the party looks to strengthen its legal apparatus amid ongoing challenges in the courts.
Bhattacharya is no stranger to leadership roles within the party. In addition to her new position as the chairman of the Legal Cell, she is currently the president of the TMC’s Women’s Cell at the organizational level. Moreover, Bhattacharya is serving as the Minister of State for Finance in the West Bengal government. Her diverse portfolio of responsibilities reflects her prominence within the party.
Before this appointment, Bhattacharya had served as the state’s Law Minister for four years, gaining considerable experience in legal matters. Her leadership during her tenure as Law Minister was noted for her proactive approach to various legal and administrative issues. Now, with the growing number of legal challenges the state and party face, including setbacks in multiple court cases, the question arises: is the party attempting to turn things around by placing Bhattacharya at the helm of the Legal Cell?
Chandrima Bhattacharya has always been entrusted with significant roles, especially in legal matters. Her reputation as a competent and experienced legal professional has made her the go-to person for the party whenever critical legal representation or intervention is required. She has previously represented the state government in Delhi and has been involved in high-profile legal proceedings, making her a natural fit to head the TMC’s Legal Cell at this juncture.
The state has seen a series of legal challenges, some resulting in unfavorable verdicts, prompting the TMC to reassess its strategy. Bhattacharya’s appointment could signal a renewed effort by the party to navigate these challenges more effectively, leveraging her legal expertise to handle ongoing and future cases.
As the new head of the Legal Cell, Chandrima Bhattacharya will play a key role in shaping the party’s legal strategy and ensuring its position in the courts, as the party seeks to regain its footing in the legal arena