“Theatre of the absurd”: Mahua Moitra on TMC rebel faction electing Arup Roy as chairperson
Mahua Moitra has criticised a breakaway faction of the All India Trinamool Congress, comparing its recent actions to a “play” after the group appointed Arup Roy as its leader.
She strongly reacted to the decision, suggesting it reflected internal confusion and organisational disorder within the splinter group. Her remarks have added to the ongoing political tensions between the main party and dissident leaders in West Bengal.
The breakaway faction has claimed it now functions as a separate organisation from the main party and formally announced Arup Roy’s appointment during a meeting. The move has drawn attention to continuing disagreements and competing leadership claims within the group.
Moitra’s “play” remark quickly gained traction in political circles, highlighting the visible and increasingly public nature of the internal dispute.
While the faction has defended its decisions, the Trinamool Congress leadership has not recognised the splinter structure, and tensions between the two sides continue to rise.
