New Delhi, Dec 15 (NationPress) The ruling Trinamool Congress in West Bengal is currently grappling with reports of internal conflicts and attempts at dominance among its leaders, while the government under Mamata Banerjee faces pressing administrative issues, including a teacher recruitment scam and significant law-and-order challenges.

Recent incidents suggest that even the disturbances witnessed in Kolkata during the commencement of Lionel Messi's visit were preceded by a conflict between two state ministers vying for control over the football superstar’s local itinerary.

The party has been plagued by various levels of power struggles, from state ministers to district-level leaders, while heinous acts, such as the rape and murder of an intern at R. G. Kar Hospital, have embarrassed the administration.

This year, Abhishek Banerjee, Mamata’s nephew and the party’s General Secretary, has taken it upon himself to focus on organizational issues, opting to remain publicly distanced from government matters.

Having initiated meetings with party leaders—seen as a strategy to strengthen the organization ahead of the crucial 2026 Assembly elections—he is now working towards reconciling differences among Members of Parliament.

Recently, the three-time MP from Diamond Harbour succeeded veteran MP Sudip Bandyopadhyay as the Trinamool leader in the Lok Sabha, following Mamata's direction, as the 75-year-old Bandyopadhyay faces health issues.

Earlier this year, Trinamool MPs were publicly involved in confrontations that included name-calling and open squabbles, even being filmed arguing inside the Election Commission office, followed by a fallout in a private WhatsApp group.

Despite directives from top leadership for unity, some members have aired grievances publicly.

Trinamool officials assert that Abhishek's meetings with MPs are intended to discuss organizational roles as the pivotal Assembly elections approach.

However, insiders suggest he also aims to address disciplinary issues that have arisen, including controversies regarding smoking within parliamentary premises and ongoing altercations between Kalyan Banerjee and Mahua Moitra.

Abhishek is reportedly aware of the aggressive political maneuvers by the principal opposition, Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), as the elections loom.

There is also a reminder from the 2021 elections when Mamata faced defeat against her former aide, Suvendu Adhikari, in the Nandigram Assembly seat. Although the margin was under 2,000 votes, this loss overshadowed the party's previous electoral victories.

Afterward, Mamata had to run again from her constituency of Bhabanipur.

Some leaders believe both Abhishek and Mamata regretted the decision to challenge Suvendu directly in his stronghold.

Suvendu played a crucial role in the Nandigram movement, which significantly contributed to the downfall of the Left Front government.

Recently, with a restructuring of her core group, Abhishek has been spearheading an organizational overhaul aimed at strengthening grassroots control, professionalizing party cadres, and preventing electoral losses in the upcoming 2026 Assembly polls.

This approach involves municipal changes, reviews at the district level, public engagement, and now may extend to Parliamentary representatives.