Archive · 21 Jul 2026
Mamata Banerjee Rules Out Defectors' Return
Mamata Banerjee, the leader of the Trinamool Congress, recently spoke at a rally.
She said that people who left her party will not be welcomed back.
She also accused them of working with the BJP, a rival party.
Banerjee claimed that her party is still strong and that the defectors' departure is good for them.
She also mentioned that the rally's stage was damaged the night before, but the police did not take action.
She urged her supporters to stay strong and not blame the police directly.
Mamata Banerjee ruled out taking back defectors from the Trinamool Congress.
She accused defectors of aligning with the BJP and weakening her party.
Banerjee asserted that grassroots workers remain loyal to her.
She alleged that the rally stage was vandalized, and the police did not act.
The rally marked the first Martyrs’ Day program after the party split.
- Who
- Mamata Banerjee, Suvendu Adhikari, Trinamool Congress defectors
- What
- Mamata Banerjee ruled out taking back defectors and accused them of aligning with the BJP.
- When
- July 21, during the Martyrs’ Day rally
- Where
- West Bengal
- Why
- To assert her control over the Trinamool Congress and counter the defectors' influence.
Mamata Banerjee's Stance
Defectors' Allegations
Defectors' Welcome
Mamata Banerjee's Stance
Mamata Banerjee stated that defectors from the Trinamool Congress will not be welcomed back.
Defectors' Allegations
Defectors, including Suvendu Adhikari, have left the party and formed a separate faction.
Party Strength
Mamata Banerjee's Stance
Banerjee asserted that the grassroots workers remain with her camp and the defectors' departure has been beneficial.
Defectors' Allegations
The defectors claim to have significant support and are forming a new political platform.
- Event
- Martyrs’ Day rally
- Date
- July 21
- Key Figures
- Mamata Banerjee, Suvendu Adhikari
- Allegations
- Stage vandalism, police inaction
- Party
- Trinamool Congress