Ajmal Siddiqui, the State Minority Cell Secretary of the Trinamool Congress (TMC), has tendered his resignation, attributing the party’s decline to the leadership of Abhishek Banerjee. Siddiqui’s decision, announced on June 6, 2026, follows his recent return from the Hajj pilgrimage.
**Resignation Announcement and Critique of Leadership**
Upon his return from the Hajj pilgrimage, Siddiqui expressed deep dissatisfaction with the party’s current state. He stated, “I returned from the Hajj pilgrimage just two days ago. Upon my return, I decided that this party brings nothing but disrepute; the majority of its members are involved in unsavoury activities—scandals keep surfacing, and more will likely emerge.”
Siddiqui further criticized the party’s internal dynamics, alleging that advancement within the organization was driven by sycophancy rather than merit. He remarked, “Only those who have risen through sycophancy thrive there. So, after returning, I decided it was best to resign.”
**Accusations Against Abhishek Banerjee**
Central to Siddiqui’s resignation is his condemnation of Abhishek Banerjee’s leadership style. He accused Banerjee of fostering a dictatorial environment, stating, “The party is collapsing today solely because of one man: Abhishek Banerjee. His dictatorial attitude and the oppression we faced—false cases filed against us 12 or 13 years ago, demands for money—were unbearable.”
**Future Political Plans**
When questioned about his future political affiliations, Siddiqui emphasized his focus on regional development. He stated, “We haven’t thought about that yet. Our only desire is to see development in Bengal—industries established and jobs provided to the poor.”
**Contextual Background**
Siddiqui’s resignation occurs amid growing discontent within the TMC. Reports indicate that a faction of rebel MLAs, including expelled leaders Ritabrata Banerjee and Sandipan Saha, claim support from 58 legislators in the West Bengal Assembly. They have rejected the party leadership’s appointment of Sobhandeb Chattopadhyay as Leader of Opposition. ([thenewsmill.com](https://thenewsmill.com/2026/06/tmc-minority-cell-secretary-ajmal-siddiqui-resigns-citing-abhishek-banerjees-role-in-party-collapse/?utm_source=openai))
Additionally, the TMC recently dissolved all its committees across the state, a move that has sparked speculation about internal restructuring amid mounting political pressure. ([opindia.com](https://www.opindia.com/news-updates/tmcs-minority-cell-secretary-ajmal-siddiqui-resigns-from-the-party-calls-abhishek-banerkee-a-dictator/?utm_source=openai))
Siddiqui’s departure is seen as a significant blow to the TMC’s efforts to maintain its traditional support base, particularly among minority communities, ahead of future electoral challenges in West Bengal.
As of now, the Trinamool Congress has not issued an official response to Siddiqui’s resignation and the allegations he has raised.
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