Baby Chakraborty, KalimNews, July 23, 2025, Kolkata : Bharatpur MLA Humayun Kabir has made it clear that he holds no ill will against Mamata Banerjee and Abhishek Banerjee. However, the veteran leader has expressed deep dissatisfaction with the Murshidabad district leadership of the Trinamool Congress (TMC), claiming that they are blatantly ignoring the party’s central directives.
In an exclusive interview with TV9 Bangla, Humayun Kabir disclosed that he plans to form a new political party in opposition to the district leadership’s actions. Despite his long association with the TMC, Kabir is taking a significant step in the lead-up to the 2026 West Bengal Legislative Assembly elections, planning to contest on 50 seats across the districts of Malda, Murshidabad, South Dinajpur, and Nadia. The new party will aim to represent the minority communities in the region, particularly those who feel sidelined by the existing leadership.
“I have no grudge against Mamata Banerjee and Abhishek Banerjee,” Kabir emphasized, but added, “The district leadership in Murshidabad is not even following the orders of the leader. They are ignoring the party’s instructions, which is deeply troubling.” His discontent stems from the growing importance given to junior party members such as Apurba Sarkar and Khalilur Rahman, who he believes have been promoted over more senior and deserving leaders.
Humayun Kabir’s remarks reveal a sense of disillusionment with the current state of leadership. He said, “I want to form a party to prove that farming is done with oxen, not goats. It is not just a matter of party politics; it is about respect for the voters and workers who have long supported the party.” He further pointed out that people in his district have become frustrated with the way the TMC is handling its internal matters and representation of eligible voters.
Kabir’s comments on Murshidabad district leadership were particularly critical. He questioned why the district leadership is failing to represent the true sentiments of the people. “There are many people who support ox-driven farming, but the district leadership seems more inclined to support the goats. It’s time they saw for themselves the strength of the oxen supporters,” Kabir remarked.
Despite his internal party issues, Kabir remained clear that he has no intention of challenging the leadership of Mamata Banerjee on a state level. “TMC will win the next election. Mamata Banerjee will become the Chief Minister for the fourth time. I believe she is the leader who will take Bengal forward,” he said. However, he stressed the importance of ensuring that qualified voters receive the respect they deserve, stating that they have been treated unfairly by the current system.
Humayun’s new party is set to field candidates in key constituencies that are historically strongholds of the minority vote. His aim is to mobilize and represent the people who feel marginalized by the current party leadership. The announcement of his new party is expected to shift the political dynamics in the Murshidabad and Malda regions, where there has been mounting dissatisfaction with the local TMC leadership.
Earlier, Humayun Kabir had made a plea to the Calcutta High Court for permission to conduct a function at his residence to mark the first death anniversary of his wife, but his request was denied. Nevertheless, his frustration with the political situation appears to have fueled his resolve to create a new party. Kabir is determined to take the matter into his own hands, ensuring that the leadership does not remain unaccountable to the voters and party workers.
The new political venture could significantly impact the TMC’s ability to maintain its stronghold in the region. Kabir’s criticisms, alongside his push to create a new party, might be seen as a challenge to the existing district leadership, especially in areas where minority support is pivotal. With Kabir set to announce the formation of his new party after August 15, the political landscape in West Bengal is bound to witness significant changes in the coming months.
This move by Humayun Kabir signals a deeper dissatisfaction with the way the TMC leadership is currently operating at the local level, and it remains to be seen how Mamata Banerjee will address this growing rebellion within her party ranks.