Mahua Moitra Calls for Opposition Unity, Accuses BJP of Engineering TMC Split
Trinamool Congress (TMC) MP Mahua Moitra has launched a sharp attack on the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), accusing it of attempting to weaken opposition parties through defections and political manoeuvring, while urging opposition leaders to set aside differences and unite against the ruling party.
Speaking amid the ongoing turmoil within the TMC, Moitra alleged that the BJP was trying to expand its strength in Parliament not through elections but by encouraging splits within rival parties.
“The BJP wants more MPs by hook or by crook. They don’t believe in winning them through elections; they want to achieve it through breaking parties,” she said, accusing the ruling party of pursuing a strategy of political destabilisation.
Targets Rebel TMC Leaders
Moitra reserved some of her strongest criticism for TMC leaders who have joined the rebel camp, accusing them of betraying party chief Mamata Banerjee.
She described the rebels’ actions as an act of disloyalty and suggested that leaders switching sides should resign from their positions and seek a fresh mandate from voters rather than retaining seats won on a TMC ticket.
Drawing a comparison with BJP leader Suvendu Adhikari’s political journey, Moitra argued that those changing allegiance should openly test their popularity before the electorate.
“If you want to join another party, resign and contest again. Let the people decide,” she said.
At the same time, she acknowledged what she described as Mamata Banerjee’s emotional and forgiving nature but argued that opposition parties were dealing with a political opponent that operated very differently.
‘Question of Survival’
Moitra also used the opportunity to make a broader appeal for opposition unity, calling it a matter of political survival.
While dismissing speculation about an immediate merger between the TMC and the Congress, she said recent political developments across the country highlighted the need for opposition parties to work more closely together.
According to Moitra, fragmented opposition forces risk benefiting the BJP electorally, whereas a united front could pose a far stronger challenge.
“The combined mandate of opposition parties is larger than that of the BJP. It is simply a matter of coming together and fighting one-on-one contests,” she said.
Describing the situation as a “question of survival”, the Krishnanagar MP warned that continued divisions within the opposition could have long-term political consequences for all anti-BJP parties.
Emotional Response to TMC Rebellion
Moitra also expressed disappointment over the presence of some senior TMC leaders in the rebel camp, particularly those considered close to Mamata Banerjee.
She admitted being personally hurt by reports of Saayoni Ghosh joining the dissident group, describing the development as difficult to accept given the latter’s long association with the party leadership.
Despite the ongoing crisis, Moitra made it clear that she would remain with the faction led by Mamata Banerjee and continue what she described as the fight against “fascist forces”.
Her remarks come at a time when the TMC is facing one of the most serious internal challenges in its history, with a group of rebel MPs seeking recognition as a separate parliamentary faction and potentially preparing to stake claim to the party’s symbol.
As the battle for control of the party intensifies, Moitra’s comments underscore the growing political stakes not only for the TMC but also for the wider opposition landscape ahead of future electoral contests.
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