'Losing West Bengal Province, Mamata Turns Delhi-Focused'

Facing growing challenges in West Bengal politics, the Trinamool Congress, led by Mamata Banerjee, has now strategised to strengthen its presence in national politics. Party sources say that in the coming days, party representatives will participate in almost every major programme of the opposition camp in Delhi, the capital of India. From parliamentary meetings to various political movements—instructions have been given to remain active in all spheres.

Sources in the Trinamool, present in Delhi today (Thursday), said that party MPs Sougata Roy and Sagarika Ghosh have been assigned to take part in multiple national-level meetings and programmes. They are scheduled to attend the all-party meeting called by the Centre on 19 July, as well as the INDIA alliance meeting.

On the same day, Trinamool representatives will also join the programme called by National Conference leader Farooq Abdullah, demanding the restoration of full statehood for Jammu and Kashmir. Additionally, Sagarika Ghosh will participate in the upcoming 'Parliament Chalo' programme in Delhi, expressing solidarity with the ongoing hunger strike of the country's social activist and academic Sonam Wangchuk.

Trinamool has already been vocal around Sonam Wangchuk's movement. Party MP Dola Sen recently visited Wangchuk at Jantar Mantar and met with him. Meanwhile, Trinamool chief Mamata Banerjee also spoke with him over the phone. Later, criticising the central government's role, Trinamool demanded that if Wangchuk's physical condition deteriorates during his fast, the Centre must take responsibility.

Against the backdrop of changing political equations in the state, this activism by Trinamool is being seen as particularly significant by political circles. On one hand, efforts are underway to energise the organisation around the 21 July programme in Kolkata; on the other hand, by increasing its presence on various national issues, the party is also trying to maintain its relevance in Delhi.