Mamata Banerjee meets Sonia Gandhi regarding growing crisis in TMC

Trinamool Congress (TMC) chief Mamata Banerjee met senior Congress leader Sonia Gandhi in New Delhi amid escalating political challenges facing the Trinamool Congress following its recent electoral setback in West Bengal.

The meeting took place at Sonia Gandhi’s residence at 10 Janpath, a day after leaders of the opposition INDIA bloc gathered in the national capital and emphasized the need for unity and better coordination among alliance partners. The two leaders had also shared a warm interaction during the opposition meeting, highlighting efforts to project opposition cohesion.

According to sources, the discussions focused on the future strategy of opposition parties, coordination within the INDIA alliance, and the evolving political situation in West Bengal, where the Trinamool Congress is grappling with internal dissent.

The meeting assumes significance as the TMC faces one of its most serious internal crises in recent years. Reports indicate that a group of rebel MPs has sought to distance itself from the party leadership, while several legislators have also challenged the authority of the current leadership structure.

The political turmoil intensified after a section of TMC MPs reportedly expressed support for the BJP-led NDA, while rebel leaders have claimed the backing of a substantial number of lawmakers. The developments have triggered concerns over the future direction of the party and its role in national opposition politics.

The closed-door meeting between Banerjee and Gandhi is being viewed as an important effort to strengthen opposition coordination and discuss political strategy at a time when the TMC is confronting internal rebellion and organisational challenges.

Political observers believe the discussions could play a key role in shaping opposition unity in Parliament and beyond, especially as the INDIA bloc seeks to maintain a united front against the ruling BJP.