Trinamool Congress (TMC) MP Kalyan Banerjee on Tuesday claimed that INDIA bloc has failed under Congress leadership and suggested that West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee take charge of the alliance.
His remarks came after Former Bihar Chief Minister Lalu Yadav said that Mamata Banerjee should be allowed to lead INDIA bloc.
Speaking to ANI, TMC MP Kalyan Banerjee said, “We had said earlier only that Congress should understand that INDIA bloc has failed under its leadership. It will be good if Mamata Didi is brought for leadership (of INDIA bloc). Out of all the leaders, Mamata Didi’s name is on top when it comes to fighting politically.”
He also urged the Congress to get rid of its ego, asserting that Mamata Banerjee knows how to raise issues related to the people.
“Congress should get rid of its ego. She knows how to raise the issues related to the people,” he added.
Former Bihar Chief Minister and Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) chief Lalu Prasad Yadav has stirred a political storm with his remarks backing West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee for the leadership of the INDIA Bloc.
Speaking to ANI in Patna, Lalu Yadav said, “Congress’s objection means nothing. We will support Mamata. Mamata Banerjee should be given the leadership (of the INDIA Bloc). We will form the government again in 2025.”
His statement has drawn mixed reactions from across the political spectrum.
However, Jharkhand Mukti Morcha (JMM) MP Mahua Majhi maintained a cautious stance. “There is no official statement from our party yet. I cannot say anything about it. Every party has their opinion. When the meeting will take place and whatever would be decided unanimously, that would be acceptable to our party…” she commented.
Congress, a significant player in the INDIA Bloc, has yet to issue an official response to Lalu Yadav’s suggestion, fueling speculation about internal rifts.
As the INDIA Bloc continues to grapple with leadership questions, Lalu Yadav’s endorsement of Mamata Banerjee is likely to further ignite debate within the alliance, setting the stage for critical deliberations in the coming months.