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Monday, June 8, 2026

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6:44 PMBBC

How one of India's most successful female politicians is losing her party

Summary

Mamata Banerjee is struggling to hold together the Trinamool Congress after its loss of power in West Bengal. The piece describes defections, internal factionalism, and a weakening grassroots machine that once made the party dominant.

Why it matters

If Banerjee cannot stabilize the TMC, West Bengal politics could realign quickly and reshape the national opposition map ahead of the next general election.

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