Factionalism came to the fore on the foundation day of the Trinamool Congress on Monday. On the occasion of the 27 the foundation day of the party Trinamool Congress State President Subrata Bakshi made remarks about party general secretary Abhishek Banerjee’s participation in Lok Sabha election which evoked strong response from the party.
“If Abhishek Banerjee decides to participate in the Lok Sabha elections, I am confident that he will not leave the field and continue his battle for the party with Mamata Banerjee in the forefront.” Mr. Bakshi told party workers. Leaders of Trinamool Congress had assembled on the foundation day of the party where the flag of the party was hoisted at party headquarters.
The remarks are considered significant in the wake of speculation that Abhishek Banerjee is upset over the developments in the party and wants to concentrate on his constituency Diamond Harbour in the Lok Sabha election. Mr. Banerjee represented Diamond Harbour in 2014 and 2019 Lok Sabha polls. The remarks made by Mr. Bakshi drew strong reactions from party spokesperson Kunal Ghosh.
