Archive · 19 Jul 2026
Abhishek Banerjee Challenges Rebel TMC Leaders
Abhishek Banerjee, a leader in the Trinamool Congress (TMC) party, has challenged rebel leaders who have left the party and joined other factions.
He said he would resign within 24 hours if they return to Mamata Banerjee's leadership.
The rebels accuse him of weakening the party and have made deals with the BJP.
Meanwhile, Abhishek Banerjee's party office was demolished for breaking building rules.
The situation shows a big fight within the TMC, with many leaders leaving and joining other parties.
Abhishek Banerjee challenges rebel TMC leaders to return to Mamata Banerjee's leadership or he will resign within 24 hours.
Rebel leaders accuse Abhishek Banerjee of weakening the party and have joined rival factions like the BJP and NCP.
Several prominent TMC MPs and MLAs have left the party, including Sukhendu Sekhar Ray, Sushmita Dev, and Prakash Chik Baraik.
Abhishek Banerjee's party office was demolished for violating building rules, with heavy security present during the demolition.
The internal conflict within the TMC may impact the party's future elections and stability.
- Who
- Abhishek Banerjee and rebel TMC leaders
- What
- Abhishek Banerjee challenges rebel leaders to return to Mamata Banerjee's leadership or he will resign
- When
- July 18, 2026
- Where
- Kolkata, India
- Why
- To address the internal conflict and rebellion within the TMC
Abhishek Banerjee's Stance
Rebel TMC Leaders' Stance
Leadership and Party Unity
Abhishek Banerjee's Stance
Abhishek Banerjee claims he will resign within 24 hours if rebel leaders return to Mamata Banerjee's leadership, alleging they are following the BJP's script.
Rebel TMC Leaders' Stance
Rebel TMC leaders accuse Abhishek Banerjee of weakening the party and have joined rival factions, including the BJP and NCP.
- Date
- July 18, 2026
- Location
- Kolkata, India
- Rebel Leaders
- Sukhendu Sekhar Ray, Sushmita Dev, Prakash Chik Baraik, Madan Mitra, Kakoli Ghosh Dastidar, and others
- Abhishek Banerjee's Challenge
- Resign within 24 hours if rebels return to Mamata Banerjee's leadership
- Party Office Demolition
- Abhishek Banerjee's party office demolished for violating building rules
- Security During Demolition
- Heavy security with police and central forces deployed
Sources
'I'll Resign Within An Hour If They...': Abhishek Banerjee's Open Challenge To Rebel TMC Leaders
Return to Didi, and I will resign from my party post within one hour: Abhishek Banerjee - Telegraph India
Will Abhishek Banerjee Resign In 1 Hour? Know All About His Sensational Statement And 'Open Challenge' To Rebel TMC Leaders
‘If rebels return to Didi, I’ll resign within an hour’: Abhishek Banerjee amid TMC crisis
Abhishek Banerjee’s dare to rebels: ‘Return and I will quit party posts within one hour’
