Mamata Banerjee, Abhishek, and the struggle for Trinamool's future | Jawhar Sircar

In this episode of Frontline Conversations, Jawhar Sircar, Former Rajya Sabha MP, Trinamool Congress, analyses the political crisis engulfing the Trinamool following its electoral defeat and the rebellion by a majority of its legislators. Sircar reflects on the structural weaknesses within the party, the rise of Abhishek Banerjee, the growing discontent among Trinamool leaders, and the factors that led to the dramatic split within the organisation. Drawing on his experience as both an administrator and a former insider in the party, he discusses the culture of dissent within the TMC, the politics of loyalty and power, the role of the BJP in the unfolding developments, and why many legislators may be seeking political survival rather than ideological realignment. Chapters: 01:12 | Was TMC's collapse expected? 03:38 | Why Mamata ignored internal warnings 05:08 | Is the revolt really against Abhishek Banerjee? 08:00 | Is BJP backing the TMC rebels? 11:29 | Why rebel MLAs need political protection 14:04 | Are TMC rebels becoming BJP's shadow opposition? 15:08 | Can TMC survive without Mamata Banerjee? 18:37 | Rise of Ritabrata Banerjee and the new TMC leadership 19:58 | Do the rebel leaders Have a political future? 20:32 | Does Mamata Banerjee still have a future in politics? 22:25 | Corruption, governance, and TMC's decline 25:05 | When did Mamata start losing control? 27:40 | What role can Mamata play in the INDIA bloc now? 30:40 | Conclusion: Is BJP backing the TMC rebels? Perfect for: • Viewers interested in West Bengal politics and the Trinamool Congress • Students of Indian politics and regional parties • Audiences following the BJP's rise in eastern India • Those interested in political defections, party structures, and leadership crises • Anyone seeking to understand Mamata Banerjee's political future Credits: Host: Suhrid Sankar Chattopadhyay Camera: Jayanta Shaw Editing: Razal Pareed Producers: Kavya Pradeep M and Mridula Vijayarangakumar If you found this discussion insightful, don't forget to like, share, and subscribe to Frontline for more in-depth conversations. #MamataBanerjee #TMCCrisis #JawharSircar #WestBengalPolitics #TrinamoolCongress #BJP #BengalPolitics #IndiaPolitics #AbhishekBanerjee #PoliticalAnalysis #IndianPolitics #FrontlineConversations #INDIAAlliance #PoliticalInterview #WestBengal Subscribe to Frontline: Subscribe to Frontline Digital: Renewals / New Subscriptions for Unlimited Access Follow us on: Facebook - / frontlineindia Twitter - / frontline_india Instagram - / frontline.magazine LinkedIn - / frontline-magazine-b12921295