The battle among Trinamool Congress (TMC) MPs has now become public. On Monday, TMC MP Kalyan Banerjee resigned from his position as Chief Whip in the Lok Sabha, reportedly due to his conflict with fellow MP Mahua Moitra. Banerjee announced his resignation from the Chief Whip post following a meeting of TMC MPs led by Mamata Banerjee.
Kalyan Banerjee's Resignation as Chief Whip
After resigning as TMC Chief Whip in the Lok Sabha, he stated, 'I have stepped down from the position because 'Didi' pointed out during our virtual meeting that there's a lack of coordination among TMC MPs, and I'm being held accountable for it. Thus, I've chosen to resign.'
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Kalyan Banerjee's long-standing feud with Mahua Moitra in Lok Sabha has seen several public criticisms. Recently, Banerjee launched a personal attack on Mahua, saying she started fighting with him right after returning from a honeymoon. Moitra had criticized Banerjee's statements regarding the Kolkata Law College rape case, leading to her retaliatory remarks.
Kalyan vs Mahua in TMC
The tension between Kalyan Banerjee and Mahua Moitra has been ongoing for days. In the past, during a TMC event in Delhi, Banerjee allegedly made inappropriate remarks toward Moitra, prompting the female TMC MP to express her anger and threaten to file a police complaint. However, the issue was resolved after the intervention of a senior party MP.
Mahua Moitra allegedly claimed she wasn't given enough time to speak in the Lok Sabha, blaming Banerjee. The party leadership dismissed her complaint, instructing all to follow party lines.
Source: aajtak
Mounting Accusations on Mahua
In June 2025, differing stances over the Kolkata Law College rape case intensified the controversy. Moitra criticized Banerjee's remarks while Banerjee responded with anger, accusing her in a derogatory manner. Banerjee retorted, questioning Moitra's private life decisions while labeling her a hypocrite.
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Recently, Moitra married former BJD MP and senior lawyer Pinaki Mishra in Berlin. The wedding photos went viral, which led Banerjee to make personal attacks, hence deepening their feud.
'Pig and Frustrated Male'
The freshest verbal battle was sparked by a podcast interview where Moitra lashed out at Banerjee. Responding to Banerjee's remarks on her marriage, Moitra retaliated, saying one can't wrestle with pigs without getting dirty. She pointed to rampant misogyny and corruption in Indian politics.
Reacting to Moitra's comments, Banerjee pointed out the inhumanity in Moitra's language, equating a fellow MP to a pig, which he considered speaks of a lack of basic decency.
Lack of Harmony Among TMC MPs
Reacting to the ongoing saga, TMC chief Mamata Banerjee expressed dissatisfaction, calling for a virtual meeting with Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha MPs. She criticized the lack of unity and factionalism, urging them to prioritize the party's reputation over personal conflicts.
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After the meeting, Kalyan Banerjee resigned from the TMC Chief Whip position in the Lok Sabha, taking responsibility for the lack of coordination among party MPs. He also blamed some MPs for their sporadic attendance, yet he was being held accountable for everyone.
This intra-party conflict poses a significant challenge for TMC leadership. On one side is the seasoned parliamentarian Kalyan Banerjee, who has held various crucial party positions. On the other is Mahua Moitra, acclaimed for her fiery oratory and incisive parliamentary attacks on opponents.
