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Bibhash Lodh, BS News Agency: Amidst the ongoing political turmoil and the loss of key figures within the Trinamool Congress, a cryptic social media post by Kamarhati MLA Madan Mitra has sparked intense speculation in state politics. Is this long-time, loyal soldier of Mamata Banerjee about to join the ranks of the dissenters, or is there a larger political calculation at play? Political circles are abuzz with these questions, even though Mitra himself has remained tight-lipped about the true meaning behind the mysterious post.
Yesterday, the flamboyant MLA from Kamarhati posted a message in English on his social media account, which translates to: "Uninstall your past, update your future." In essence, he conveyed a message of wiping the slate clean and welcoming the new. With state politics witnessing constant dramatic twists, questions are arising as to why a heavyweight leader like Mitra would make such a post. Some observers believe he might be paving the way to join the rebel faction within the Trinamool. This speculation gained further momentum after the Leader of the Opposition in the Assembly, Ritabrata Banerjee, boldly announced that their camp's strength had surged from 58 to 64 in one go—though he did not reveal any names for strategic reasons. However, there is another side to the story; when Mamata Banerjee returned to Kolkata from Delhi yesterday, Madan Mitra himself was present for a long time at the Trinamool party office adjacent to her Kalighat residence. Mitra stands in the front ranks—alongside figures like Kunal Ghosh, Sovandeb Chattopadhyay, and Kalyan Banerjee—among those who have stood firm and fought valiantly for the leader during these challenging times. Recently, when the CID conducted a search operation at the Trinamool party office adjacent to Mamata’s Kalighat residence, Madan was seen arriving in person to register a strong protest. However, amidst the intense pressure facing state politics, uncertainty persists regarding the future stance of leaders loyal to Mamata. Madan’s post seems to have further deepened this ambiguity. Yet, some political strategists speculate that the post might be a hint towards a potential alliance—fueling the strong rumors that Mamata Banerjee might ultimately join hands with the Congress to save the party in the current climate. Amidst this high-stakes turmoil, the entire political landscape of Bengal is watching keenly to see which path the Mamata-loyalist leaders will eventually choose.