West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee has publicly defended her nephew Abhishek Banerjee amid internal tensions within the Trinamool Congress (TMC) party. Banerjee stated that Abhishek had done no wrong, directly countering criticism from rebel party leaders who have targeted him and his family.
The chief minister attributed the departures of rebel leaders, including Madan Mitra, to external pressure rather than genuine party grievances. She suggested that Mitra's exit was connected to summons from the Enforcement Directorate and alleged coordination between these actions and the opposition Bharatiya Janata Party. Banerjee characterized these developments as a "setting" orchestrated against her nephew.
Banerjee expressed confidence that the party losses would be limited, asserting that a few leaders leaving would not significantly impact the TMC. Her strong defense of Abhishek Banerjee signals her intention to maintain party unity around her family's leadership despite the ongoing rebellion.
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