There is a song from Guru Dutt's classic film Kaagaz Ke Phool- I saw the friendship of the times, everyone got separated one by one… It means the whole world got separated, everyone got separated one by one… Same is the condition of Mamata Banerjee in West Bengal. At present 'Didi' is forced to walk alone in TMC. In election rallies of West Bengal 'Hridye ache Kaaba, eyes Madina…' Be it the melodious Sayani Ghosh, who made headlines by singing, or Shatabdi Roy, the veteran actress of Bengali cinema and deputy leader of the party in the Lok Sabha, Mamata Banerjee would never have guessed that she would also become a rebel. Similarly, if Bihari Babu Shatrughan Sinha, who was once angry with BJP, was again sent to Parliament by TMC and got political prestige, if his name is also in the list of rebels, then the condition of Mamata's party can be understood.
In politics, it cannot be predicted who will become whose enemy or friend. Friends are difficult in politics…it is not said just like that. The current situation in West Bengal is the latest example of this. Shatrughan Sinha's silence on the current situation and his distancing from TMC Mamata Banerjee This is the biggest blow to. It is becoming difficult for Mamata Banerjee to manage her party. There is chaos in the party. On Wednesday, news came that 19 rebel TMC MPs have signed. There are names in this list on whom Mamata Banerjee once trusted.
Apart from Hindi films, Shatrughan Sinha has been a prominent face of national politics. Has served in both houses of Parliament. Was Rajya Sabha MP of BJP twice from 1996 to 2008. Won Lok Sabha elections from Patna Sahib in 2009 and 2014. When Atal Bihari was the Union Minister in the Vajpayee government, TMC was also a constituent party in the Atal government. Mamata Banerjee has also been a Union Minister in the Atal government. But in later years, upset with the declining stature of BJP, he left BJP just before the 2019 general elections. If he lost on Congress ticket, he joined Trinamool Congress in 2022. He already had closeness to Mamata Banerjee and hence became the main face of TMC. Be it the by-election of Asansol Lok Sabha seat in 2022 or the general elections of 2024, he got a bumper victory in both the elections.
Apart from Shatrughan Sinha, the MPs belonging to Bengali cinema who have raised the flag of rebellion are Sayani Ghosh, Deepak Adhikari popularly known as 'Dev', Shatabdi Roy, Rachna Banerjee and June Maliya. All these names were called star faces of TMC in Parliament. Known for his unity on any issue. The former Chief Minister used to express his approval in every decision of Mamata Banerjee and was a loud voice of opposition to power in the Parliament. But in West Bengal, BJP came to power in such an aggressive manner and Suvendu Adhikari became the Chief Minister that TMC disintegrated into pieces.
Given the current situation, TMC's future is in limbo, while Mamata Banerjee and her Abhishek Banerjee are at odds. Sayani Ghosh has been such a name of TMC, who was being described as the second major female face of the party after Mamata Banerjee. Sayani has been called Mamta's disciple. During the election campaign, Sayani Ghosh's aggressive style and singing-playing of social unity were much talked about. Made headlines on social media. Kept taking TMC manifesto forward. But could not create magic in the election results. Now after being away from power, disintegration started. That means, as long as there is power, there will be unity and relationship.
Just thirty-three years old Sayani started her film career in the year 2010. Apart from acting in Bengali cinema, she has also received praise and respect for her singing and music. Sayani's political career is not long. But within a short time Sayani emerged as a sensation in Bengal politics. Had joined TMC in the year 2021. Although Sayani did not get success in the assembly elections of that year, yet Mamata Banerjee gave him ticket in the 2024 Lok Sabha elections. After which she reached Parliament by winning from Jadavpur Lok Sabha constituency. After this Sayani gained fame at the national level.
Dev i.e. Deepak Adhikari's political career has been longer than that of Sayani Ghosh. Dev has been becoming TMC MP from Ghatal for three times. In Bengali cinema, Dev's stature is more famous than Sayani's. He is a popular actor of Bengali cinema. Dev, who started his film career in 2006, had registered consecutive victories from Ghatal in 2014, 2019 and 2024 also. Mamta has also got a big shock due to Dev becoming a rebel. The party has reached the verge of collapse.
Shatabdi Roy is a very famous actress of Bengali cinema. His relationship with Mamta is also very old. She has been an old leader of TMC. Shatabdi Roy has worked with stalwarts like Tapan Sinha and Prosenjit Chatterjee. She had entered the field of politics in the year 2009 itself. Won Lok Sabha election from Birbhum constituency on Trinamool Congress ticket. After this, Shatabdi Roy won on TMC ticket in 2014, 2019 and 2024 also. Shatabdi Roy leaving Mamata is also a big blow to the party.
Mamata Banerjee has been accused of using glamor to win elections and woo the general public. Among these, the names of June Mallia and Rachna Banerjee, who became MPs, are taken. Both have been glamorous actresses of Bengali cinema. Like Sayani, Mamata Banerjee had also given June Malia the first opportunity to contest the assembly elections from Medinipur in 2021. It was during his one term as MLA that June Maliya got a chance to contest the Lok Sabha elections from Medinipur Lok Sabha in the year 2024. June Mallia reached Parliament after registering victory.
But apart from June Mallia, actress-turned-MP Rachna Banerjee has also left Mamata in this time of crisis. Rachna Banerjee is TMC MP from Hooghly. Famous for her beauty. Rachna Banerjee has also won the title of Miss Kolkata and Miss Smile. Of course, TMC also benefited from his popularity. But he also got the honor of becoming an MP by winning the Lok Sabha elections from Hooghly in the year 2024.
Apart from these film stars, other MPs whose names are coming out include - Kakoli Ghosh, Yusuf Pathan, Jagdish Chandra Basunia, Abu Tahir Khan, Partha Bhowmik, Bapi Halder, Mala Roy, Mitali Bagh, Kalipada Soren, Arup Chakraborty, Dr. Sharmila Sarkar and Asit Kumar Mal. Circumstances show that the list of other leaders who separated from TMC may also be long. Obviously, in such a situation, it is difficult to guess who will survive with Mamata in TMC!
