Dilip Ghosh Says Trinamool Facing a ‘Resignation Trend’ After Chandrima Bhattacharya Steps Down

Kolkata - Dilip Ghosh on Sunday launched a sharp attack on the ruling All India Trinamool Congress following the resignation of the party's West Bengal president, Chandrima Bhattacharya, from all organisational posts.

Speaking to reporters, Ghosh claimed that resignations had become a growing trend within the Trinamool Congress, raising questions about the party's internal organisation.

"There was a time when returning awards had become a trend in the country. Now, a similar trend of resignations has begun in the Trinamool Congress. It is likely to continue. The party no longer appears to have a proper organisational structure, so it is difficult to understand who is resigning and where they are going. It is an internal matter for them to resolve," he said.

Ghosh also questioned Bhattacharya's tenure as the state's Finance Minister, referring to her recent comments about the budget-making process.

He alleged that despite serving in the Finance Department for several years, Bhattacharya had now claimed she was unaware of how the state Budget was prepared. Ghosh further criticised Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee, recalling her earlier remarks that she prepared the Budget while walking on a treadmill, and described the governance style as one of the reasons behind West Bengal's poor financial condition.

Commenting on corruption allegations in the state, Ghosh said investigations into alleged irregularities during the Trinamool Congress' tenure were underway and asserted that anyone with evidence should approach the police. He added that those found guilty would not be spared.

His remarks came a day after Bhattacharya resigned from all party responsibilities, a move that has intensified political debate ahead of the 2026 West Bengal Assembly elections.

Bhattacharya had been appointed the Trinamool Congress' West Bengal president after replacing Subrata Bakshi, following a major organisational reshuffle announced by Mamata Banerjee on June 3 after the party's electoral setback against the BJP.

In her resignation letter, Bhattacharya said she was stepping down from the post of state president as well as all other positions she currently held within the party.

Her exit has fuelled fresh speculation about internal coordination and leadership within the Trinamool Congress, with opposition parties stepping up criticism of the ruling party's organisational functioning ahead of the next Assembly elections.

With inputs from IANS