Trinamool Congress Faces Major Rebellion After Electoral Defeat; Actor Shatabdi Roy Expresses Emotional Conflict
Shatabdi Roy, a Tollywood actor and Trinamool Congress deputy chief whip, has joined a group of 20 rebel MPs backing the NDA while expressing emotional attachment to party leader Mamata Banerjee. The rebellion follows the Trinamool's crushing defeat to the BJP, with at least 60 assembly members and multiple MPs defecting or quitting. Roy cited corruption and Banerjee's refusal to address internal problems as reasons for the party's collapse.
The Trinamool Congress is experiencing significant internal upheaval following its recent electoral defeat to the BJP. Shatabdi Roy, a prominent Tollywood actor brought into politics by Mamata Banerjee, has joined a bloc of 20 rebel MPs who have written to Speaker Om Birla declaring support for the NDA. In an exclusive interview, Roy acknowledged the political logic of her decision while expressing moral and emotional conflict, stating "I miss you Didi" when asked about Banerjee. The rebellion extends beyond parliament, with at least 60 state assembly members backing first-time MLA Ritabrata Banerjee's claim to represent the "real Trinamool," and senior party figures including MPs Sukhendu Sekhar Ray and Sushmita Dev recently quitting. Roy attributed the party's crisis to corruption and Banerjee's unwillingness to accept responsibility for the defeat or implement necessary changes, describing a tense meeting where party leaders were unable to voice concerns.
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