Internal Division and Leadership Struggles Within the All India Trinamool Congress

全印度特里納穆會議黨內部的分裂與領導權鬥爭

Jun 23, 2026, 20:12
AsiaPolitics

Introduction

The All India Trinamool Congress (AITC) is currently facing a serious organizational crisis, marked by the creation of a second leadership group and many members leaving the party.

全印度特里納穆會議黨 (AITC) 目前正面臨嚴重的組織危機，其特徵是出現了第二個領導團隊以及許多黨員退黨。

Main Body

The current instability was caused by a major electoral defeat, where the Bharatiya Janata Party won 207 seats compared to the AITC's 80 in the West Bengal Assembly elections. This result led to internal conflicts. On June 3, the Assembly Speaker recognized 58 opposing legislators as the main opposition. This happened after Ritabrata Banerjee and Sandipan Saha were expelled from the party on June 1, reportedly due to a police investigation into forged signatures on a party resolution.

目前的不穩定是由於一次重大的選舉失敗造成的，在西孟加拉邦議會選舉中，印度人民黨贏得了 207 個席位，而 AITC 僅獲得 80 個。這一結果導致了內部衝突。6 月 3 日，議會議長承認 58 名反對派立法議員為主要反對黨。此前，Ritabrata Banerjee 和 Sandipan Saha 於 6 月 1 日被開除黨籍，據報是因為警方對一份黨內決議書中簽名偽造的調查。

Furthermore, the situation worsened on June 20, 2026, when a rebel group held a special meeting, claiming that the previous leadership's term had ended. This group elected Arup Roy as Chairperson and formed a new 30-member committee. While these members suggested that Mamata Banerjee move into a mentorship role, the official party leadership described these actions as activities against the party. Consequently, the AITC disciplinary committee sent warning notices and expelled eight senior leaders, including Roy and Firhad Hakim.

此外，情況在 2026 年 6 月 20 日進一步惡化，當時一個反對派團體舉行了特別會議，聲稱前領導層的任期已滿。該團體選出 Arup Roy 為主席，並組成了一個 30 人的新委員會。雖然這些成員建議 Mamata Banerjee 轉任導師角色，但官方黨領導層將這些行為描述為反對黨活動。因此，AITC 紀律委員會發出警告通知，並開除包括 Roy 和 Firhad Hakim 在內的 8 位高級領導人。

At the same time, a split has occurred among approximately 20 MPs. Led by Kakoli Ghosh, this group has proposed merging with the National Congress of People's India (NCPI) to join the National Democratic Alliance (NDA). If the Speaker approves this, the NDA's power in Parliament would increase significantly. In response, Mamata Banerjee submitted an updated list of party officials to the Election Commission on June 20, 2026, officially naming herself Chairperson and Abhishek Banerjee as National General Secretary to secure her legal authority.

與此同時，大約 20 名國會議員發生了分裂。在 Kakoli Ghosh 的領導下，該團體提議與印度國民會議黨 (NCPI) 合併，以加入國民民主聯盟 (NDA)。如果議長批准，NDA 在國會中的權力將顯著增加。對此，Mamata Banerjee 於 2026 年 6 月 20 日向選舉委員會提交了一份更新的黨員名單，正式任命自己為主席，Abhishek Banerjee 為國家秘書，以確保其法律權威。

Conclusion

The AITC remains split between the legally registered leadership and a rebel group that is seeking new political alliances and a change in party structure.

AITC 仍然分裂為合法登記的領導層與尋求新政治聯盟並試圖改變黨內結構的反對派團體。

Vocabulary Learning

🧩 The Logic of 'Cause and Effect'

An A2 student usually says: "The party lost. So, they fought." To reach B2, you need to connect ideas using Sophisticated Transitions. The article doesn't just list facts; it builds a chain of events.

🚀 Leveling Up Your Connectors

Look at how the text moves from a problem to a result. Instead of using "so" or "because" every time, try these B2-level alternatives found in the text:

  • "Marked by..." →\rightarrow Use this to describe a situation.
    • A2: The city is noisy.
    • B2: The city is marked by constant noise.
  • "Led to..." →\rightarrow Use this instead of "made."
    • A2: The rain made a flood.
    • B2: The heavy rain led to severe flooding.
  • "Consequently..." →\rightarrow Use this at the start of a sentence for a formal result.
    • A2: He was late, so he missed the bus.
    • B2: He arrived late; consequently, he missed the bus.

🔍 The 'Power Shift' Vocabulary

B2 fluency requires moving from general words (bad, change, group) to precise professional terms. Notice the transition here:

A2 WordB2 Upgrade (from text)Why it's better
ProblemOrganizational crisisSpecifies what kind of problem.
FightInternal conflictMore formal and academic.
ChangeInstabilityDescribes the state of the situation.
Give/PutSubmitCorrect term for official documents.

💡 Pro Tip: The "While" Contrast

Notice the sentence: "While these members suggested... the official party leadership described..."

In A2, we use "But." In B2, we use "While [Idea A], [Idea B]" to show two opposing views in one elegant sentence. It makes you sound balanced and analytical.

Vocabulary Learning

crisis (n.)
A time of intense difficulty, trouble, or danger.
Example:The company is facing a financial crisis after the sudden drop in stock prices.
instability (n.)
The state of being unstable; lack of predictability or steadiness.
Example:Political instability in the region has led to a decrease in foreign investment.
expelled (v.)
To force someone to leave an organization or public institution.
Example:The student was expelled from school for repeatedly breaking the rules.
forged (adj.)
Copied or imitated falsely, typically to deceive.
Example:The lawyer discovered that the signature on the contract was forged.
resolution (n.)
A formal decision adopted by a group of people at a meeting.
Example:The committee passed a resolution to increase the annual budget for education.
mentorship (n.)
The guidance provided by an experienced person in a given field.
Example:Under the mentorship of the CEO, the young manager learned how to lead a large team.
consequently (adv.)
As a result of something that has happened.
Example:He failed to prepare for the exam; consequently, he did not get a passing grade.
merging (v.)
Combining or joining two or more things together to form a single entity.
Example:The two tech giants are merging to create the world's largest software company.
significantly (adv.)
In a sufficiently great or important way as to be worthy of attention.
Example:The new law has significantly reduced the amount of plastic waste in the ocean.
authority (n.)
The power or right to give orders, make decisions, and enforce obedience.
Example:The manager has the authority to approve all travel expenses for the staff.
Practice B2 words in a crossword→