Mamata aide Chandrima Bhattacharya resigns as TMC's Bengal chief within month of appointment

Chandrima Bhattacharya steps down from key organisational role

In a fresh setback for the Trinamool Congress (TMC), senior leader and close Mamata Banerjee confidante Chandrima Bhattacharya has resigned from all party positions, including her role as president of the party's West Bengal unit, less than a month after taking charge.

Bhattacharya had been appointed as the Bengal state president during a major organisational reshuffle announced by the TMC in early June. She replaced veteran leader Subrata Bakshi, who had stepped aside owing to health concerns, as part of the party's efforts to rebuild its organisation following the 2026 West Bengal Assembly elections.

Resignation adds to TMC's organisational worries

Her departure is being viewed as another blow to the Mamata Banerjee-led party, which has been grappling with internal turbulence and leadership changes in the aftermath of its electoral defeat.

According to reports, Bhattacharya resigned from all organisational responsibilities, although the party had not immediately issued a detailed statement explaining the reasons behind her decision. The resignation has intensified speculation over the TMC's organisational strategy as it seeks to regroup in the face of mounting political challenges.

Appointed during major party reshuffle

The appointment of Chandrima Bhattacharya was part of a sweeping overhaul unveiled after a meeting of the TMC's National Working Committee at Mamata Banerjee's residence in Kolkata.

The reshuffle saw several senior leaders returning to key organisational positions, while national responsibilities were also redistributed. Bhattacharya's elevation was widely seen as a move to strengthen the party's state machinery with an experienced and trusted leader.

However, her tenure lasted only a few weeks, making it one of the shortest stints by a Bengal unit chief in recent years.

Experienced leader with long association

A senior face in the Trinamool Congress, Chandrima Bhattacharya has held several important ministerial portfolios under Mamata Banerjee and has been regarded as one of the chief minister's trusted aides.

Her administrative and organisational experience made her a natural choice for the crucial state president's role at a time when the party was attempting to strengthen its grassroots network.

Questions over TMC's next move

Bhattacharya's resignation leaves the TMC facing another organisational vacuum at a crucial juncture.

The party leadership is now expected to announce a replacement soon as it looks to stabilise its state unit and address growing concerns over internal cohesion. Whether the resignation triggers another round of organisational restructuring remains to be seen.