Archive · 23 Jul 2026
TMC Split: Mamata Banerjee's Influence Persists
Mamata Banerjee's party, the Trinamool Congress (TMC), is going through a tough time.
Some of her former allies have left the party, and there are now three different groups commemorating Martyrs’ Day in Calcutta.
Mamata Banerjee's group had the most supporters, showing that many people still support her.
This is important because the rebels are trying to take control of the party.
The ruling party, the BJP, is also watching closely.
Mamata Banerjee seems to be doing better in the early stages of this fight.
Martyrs’ Day saw three different congregations: one led by Mamata Banerjee, another by the defectors, and a third by the Congress.
Mamata Banerjee's rally had the best turnout, indicating enduring support.
The rebel faction's tribute was poorly attended.
The TMC's foot soldiers still associate the party with Mamata Banerjee.
The war over the TMC’s ownership will continue, with Mamata Banerjee currently leading in public support.
- Who
- Mamata Banerjee, TMC rebels, Congress
- What
- Martyrs’ Day commemorations and the TMC split
- When
- Recent Martyrs’ Day
- Where
- Calcutta
- Why
- To assess public support and party loyalty amidst the TMC split
Mamata Banerjee's Supporters
Rebel Faction
Party Loyalty
Mamata Banerjee's Supporters
The TMC's foot soldiers still associate the party with Mamata Banerjee.
Rebel Faction
The rebel faction seeks to dissociate the TMC from its original roots and leadership.
Public Support
Mamata Banerjee's Supporters
Mamata Banerjee's rally had the best turnout among the three congregations.
Rebel Faction
The rebel faction's tribute was poorly attended.
- Event
- Martyrs’ Day
- Location
- Calcutta
- Key Figures
- Mamata Banerjee, TMC rebels, Congress
- Public Response
- Divided but revealing
- Significance
- Indicates Mamata Banerjee's enduring influence