In the 2024 Lok Sabha elections, the Trinamool Congress (TMC) won big in West Bengal, grabbing 29 out of the 42 seats, a rise from just 22 in 2019. This victory came despite many issues involving the party, such as the Sandeshkhali incident, where party supporters allegedly attacked officials during a raid, and a serious case of violence at RG Kar Hospital that involved a tragic rape and murder of a young medic.
Even though the TMC faced criticisms and protests from citizens and doctors, they still managed to win in the Basirhat area, proving their support remained strong. Mamata Banerjee, the Chief Minister and head of TMC, is still leading the party, but she was tested by various challenges and internal conflicts among party members. She took action to strengthen her leadership by forming committees and increasing her nephew Abhishek Banerjee’s role.
The BJP, which used to be TMC’s main rival, saw its seat count fall from 18 to 12. They struggled with internal problems and failed to connect with voters on important issues, leading to a sense of desperation within the party. Meanwhile, the Congress party, led by Subhankar Sarkar, didn’t do well in the recent bypolls, failing to make a significant impact.
By the end of 2024, TMC had solidified its power in West Bengal’s assembly, while the BJP continued to face challenges. As Mamata Banerjee looks to the future, there are growing calls for her to take a leading role in opposing the national BJP alongside other parties in the INDIA alliance.
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