How factionalism, ego and distrust eroded Trinamool’s political fortress

West Bengal's political fortress, once fiercely defended by the Trinamool Congress, has gradually weakened due to internal divisions, leadership struggles and factionalism. The party's organisational strength has been eroded, leading to a decline in support for its leaders. This erosion is attributed to the rise of Mamata Banerjee's nephew, Abhishek Banerjee, who adopted a no-compromise style and relied on outside consultants, alienating leaders like Mukul Roy and Suvendu Adhikari. Suvendu Adhikari, a key figure in the Nandigram movement, later joined the Bharatiya Janata Party and rose to prominence after defeating