The Trinamool Congress (TMC) is facing a deepening internal crisis, with Jadavpur MP Saayoni Ghosh reportedly joining the party's rebel camp. If true, this would be a significant blow to former West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee, who is struggling to keep her party intact after the state election loss.
Ghosh, a prominent campaigner against the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and a vocal supporter of Mamata Banerjee, has not publicly confirmed the move. However, sources close to the matter suggest that she may have already picked a side and is now part of the dissident group.
Ghosh's decision to join the rebel camp is significant, given her strong public support for Mamata Banerjee and her fiery speeches against the BJP during the recent West Bengal election campaign.
Before entering active politics, Ghosh built her career as a Bengali actor, working in films, television, and web series. She joined the TMC ahead of the 2021 West Bengal Assembly elections and quickly emerged as one of the party's most prominent campaigners.
The reported development comes as the party continues to face back-to-back setbacks from its own leaders. Last week, 58 of the party's 80 MLAs, led by Ritabrata Banerjee, openly rebelled and staked claim to become the principal Opposition party in West Bengal.
