TMC suffered a heavy defeat in the West Bengal assembly elections. Fifty-eight out of eighty legislators formed a separate group. Subsequently, around twenty TMC MPs also separated in Delhi, signaling a severe party fragmentation.
Sonia Gandhi Extends Merger Proposal
Congress supremo Sonia Gandhi offered TMC President Mamata Banerjee a full party merger with Congress. Sources revealed Sonia promised Mamata the position of national vice president if she agreed to merge TMC.
Additionally, Mamata’s nephew, Abhishek Banerjee, would receive the position of party general secretary.
Strategic Reasoning Behind the Offer
Sonia suggested the merger as a defensive measure against BJP’s political pressure in West Bengal.She warned that otherwise, TMC could face similar harassment like AAP, compounded by internal dissent against Abhishek Banerjee.
Mamata Considers the Proposal
Sonia personally called Mamata Banerjee to discuss the proposal. Sources told ABP News that Mamata requested a few days to consider this strategic merger offer.
