Chandrima Bhattacharya quits TMC: Dilip Ghosh says resignation trend has begun
Synopsis
Chandrima Bhattacharya quit as TMC's West Bengal state president barely a month after being elevated to the post — and BJP's Dilip Ghosh wasted no time calling it the start of a 'trend of resignations.' With the 2026 assembly elections approaching, the exit raises real questions about whether Mamata Banerjee's post-defeat restructuring is holding together.
Key Takeaways
Chandrima Bhattacharya resigned from all TMC party posts on Saturday, 5 July 2025 , including as West Bengal State President .
She had been appointed state president on 3 June 2025 , replacing Subrata Bakshi after Mamata Banerjee dissolved all party committees following an electoral setback.
BJP leader Dilip Ghosh said a 'trend of resignations has begun in the Trinamool Congress' and questioned the party's organisational strength.
Ghosh also attacked Bhattacharya's record as Finance Minister , questioning her claim that she was unaware of how the state budget was prepared.
The resignation intensifies pressure on Mamata Banerjee ahead of the 2026 West Bengal Assembly elections .
Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Dilip Ghosh on Sunday, 5 July 2025 hit out sharply at the All India Trinamool Congress (TMC) following the resignation of Chandrima Bhattacharya from all party posts, saying the ruling party in West Bengal was witnessing a pattern of internal exits that signalled a deeper organisational crisis.
Ghosh's Remarks on the Resignation Pattern
Speaking to reporters, Ghosh drew a pointed analogy: 'There was a time in the country when returning awards had become a trend. 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 organisation, so it is difficult to understand who is resigning and where they are going. It is an internal matter for them to address.'
The remarks were calculated to amplify the perception of internal disarray within the TMC, particularly with the 2026 West Bengal Assembly elections on the horizon.
Attack on Bhattacharya's Record as Finance Minister
Ghosh also questioned Bhattacharya's tenure as Finance Minister, targeting her recent claims about budget preparation. 'Chandrima Bhattacharya served as Finance Minister for so many years, yet she now claims she did not know how the Budget was prepared. Why was she sitting there then? Was the Budget being prepared without consulting her?' he said.
He went further, referencing a remark attributed to Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee: 'Mamata Banerjee herself had said that she prepared the Budget on the treadmill. Is that how a Budget is made? This is sheer absurdity. West Bengal's current poor financial condition is the result of such governance.' Ghosh did not provide a source or date for Banerjee's alleged remark.
Corruption Allegations and the BJP's Position
On the question of corruption, Ghosh stated: 'The corruption that has taken place in West Bengal during the Trinamool's rule is being investigated. Anyone who has evidence should file a complaint with the police. No one found guilty will be spared.' He did not specify which cases or agencies he was referring to.
Why Bhattacharya Resigned — and What Led Here
Chandrima Bhattacharya had been appointed TMC West Bengal State President following the party's recent electoral setback against the BJP. She replaced Subrata Bakshi after Mamata Banerjee dissolved all party committees and restructured the organisation on 3 June 2025 in the aftermath of that defeat.
In her resignation letter, Bhattacharya wrote: 'I hereby tender my resignation from the post of State President of All India Trinamool Congress, which was conferred on me in the meeting at Kalighat on 03.06.2025. I also hereby resign from all other posts which I hold at present.'
The exit — coming barely a month after her elevation — has intensified scrutiny over the TMC's internal coordination and Banerjee's ability to stabilise the party ahead of the 2026 assembly polls. Opposition leaders, including from the BJP, have seized on the development to question the party's leadership dynamics and organisational coherence.
What Comes Next
The TMC has not publicly responded to Bhattacharya's resignation or Ghosh's remarks as of Sunday evening. Whether the party moves quickly to fill the state president's post — and who it picks — will be closely watched as a signal of Banerjee's grip on the organisation. With assembly elections less than a year away, the window for internal stabilisation is narrowing.
Point of View
Not stability. The real question is not who replaces Bhattacharya, but whether the party has any internal mechanism to surface and resolve grievances before they become public resignations. With the 2026 election cycle already under way, the BJP's ability to frame each exit as part of a 'trend' is a narrative risk the TMC cannot afford to leave unanswered.
NationPress
5 Jul 2026
Frequently Asked Questions
Why did Chandrima Bhattacharya resign from TMC?
Chandrima Bhattacharya resigned from all TMC party posts, including as West Bengal State President, on 5 July 2025. Her resignation letter cited her wish to step down from the post conferred on her at the Kalighat meeting on 3 June 2025, though she did not publicly state a specific reason for the exit.
When was Chandrima Bhattacharya appointed TMC West Bengal president?
She was appointed West Bengal State President on 3 June 2025, replacing Subrata Bakshi after Mamata Banerjee dissolved all party committees and restructured the organisation following the party's electoral setback against the BJP.
What did Dilip Ghosh say about the TMC resignations?
BJP leader Dilip Ghosh said a 'trend of resignations has begun in the Trinamool Congress' and compared it to the award-return trend of an earlier era. He also questioned Bhattacharya's tenure as Finance Minister and West Bengal's financial condition under TMC governance.
How does this resignation affect the TMC ahead of 2026 elections?
The exit comes less than a year before the 2026 West Bengal Assembly elections and raises questions about the TMC's internal cohesion following its recent electoral setback. Opposition parties, particularly the BJP, have seized on it to challenge the party's organisational stability and Mamata Banerjee's leadership.
Who is Chandrima Bhattacharya?
Chandrima Bhattacharya is a senior TMC leader who served as West Bengal's Finance Minister. She was elevated to the post of TMC West Bengal State President in June 2025 following the party's restructuring, but resigned from all party positions barely a month later.
