In a significant development within the Trinamool Congress (TMC), Mohammed Ajmal Siddique, the State Secretary of the Minority Cell, has tendered his resignation from all party positions, including his primary membership. In his resignation letter addressed to TMC supremo Mamata Banerjee, Siddique cited personal reasons and expressed deep dissatisfaction with the party’s current atmosphere and functioning. ([ndtv.com](https://www.ndtv.com/india-news/undermined-under-abhishek-banerjee-trinamool-minority-cell-leader-quits-11601105?pfrom=home-ndtvworld_icymi&utm_source=openai))
**Resignation Details**
Siddique’s decision to resign was not made lightly. He emphasized his dedication to the party, stating that he had invested significant time, energy, and commitment, always working in the best interests of the organization and its workers. He acknowledged the honor of serving under Mamata Banerjee’s leadership and contributing to the party’s growth and outreach. However, after careful consideration, he concluded that he could no longer continue his association with the party. ([ndtv.com](https://www.ndtv.com/india-news/undermined-under-abhishek-banerjee-trinamool-minority-cell-leader-quits-11601105?pfrom=home-ndtvworld_icymi&utm_source=openai))
**Critique of Party’s Current State**
Siddique expressed profound displeasure with the party’s current environment and operations. He observed that over the past few years, many dedicated and hardworking members felt ignored, sidelined, and denied the respect they deserved. He noted a significant weakening of the democratic spirit that once fostered dialogue and collaborative decision-making within the party. Genuine concerns of grassroots workers often went unheard, leading to growing frustration among loyal party members. ([ndtv.com](https://www.ndtv.com/india-news/undermined-under-abhishek-banerjee-trinamool-minority-cell-leader-quits-11601105?pfrom=home-ndtvworld_icymi&utm_source=openai))
**Concerns About Leadership**
A central issue highlighted by Siddique was his difficulty in working under the leadership and style of functioning of the party’s General Secretary, Abhishek Banerjee. He stated that Abhishek Banerjee’s approach to party affairs and interactions with party workers had created an environment where many long-standing and loyal members felt undermined and marginalized. The concentration of power and the lack of proper consultation with party workers made it increasingly challenging for individuals like him to fulfill their responsibilities effectively. ([ndtv.com](https://www.ndtv.com/india-news/undermined-under-abhishek-banerjee-trinamool-minority-cell-leader-quits-11601105?pfrom=home-ndtvworld_icymi&utm_source=openai))
**Call for Immediate Acceptance of Resignation**
In his letter, Siddique requested Mamata Banerjee to immediately accept his resignation from the position of State Secretary (Minority Cell), from all other positions he held, and from primary membership of the All India Trinamool Congress. He concluded by wishing her and the party every success in the future. ([ndtv.com](https://www.ndtv.com/india-news/undermined-under-abhishek-banerjee-trinamool-minority-cell-leader-quits-11601105?pfrom=home-ndtvworld_icymi&utm_source=openai))
**Contextual Background**
Siddique’s resignation adds to the growing list of internal challenges faced by the Trinamool Congress. Recently, expelled leader Humayun Kabir claimed that 20 of the 29 MPs in the Lok Sabha plan to split from the party, citing dissatisfaction with Abhishek Banerjee’s leadership. ([ndtv.com](https://www.ndtv.com/india-news/trinamool-has-one-more-split-ahead-in-parliament-expelled-leader-to-ndtv-11591330?utm_source=openai)) Additionally, a faction of TMC MLAs has expressed support for expelled leader Ritabrata Banerjee as the Leader of Opposition in the Assembly, indicating a significant divide within the party. ([ndtv.com](https://www.ndtv.com/india-news/trinamool-split-wide-open-section-of-mlas-back-expelled-mla-for-leader-of-opposition-11578410?utm_source=openai))
These developments suggest a period of introspection and potential restructuring within the Trinamool Congress, as members voice concerns over leadership styles and the party’s direction.
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