The Trinamool Congress, which is in power in West Bengal, did well in the Lok Sabha elections, taking 29 of the 42 available seats. Seven seats have been added since the previous election. Abhishek Banerjee, the general secretary of the party and nephew of Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee, also won the Diamond Harbor seat with a margin of more than 7.10 lakh votes. He received over 10 lakh votes overall, but a week after this significant win, he posted something on social media that stoked conjecture in the state, particularly among the ruling Trinamool Congress.In a lengthy statement on social media on Wednesday, Abhishek Banerjee expressed gratitude to the public for helping him win this election, but he also announced that he would be taking a brief vacation. The rumors about his break have given rise to a number of conjectures in state politics. Party sources claim that Banerjee will skip the first parliamentary session following the establishment of the new administration and the July budget session.Abhishek Banerjee Reflects on Nabojowar YatraAbhishek Banerjee shared on Instagram, Around this time last year, I had the chance to participate in the Nabojowar Yatra. I traveled across West Bengal to grasp the issues and challenges faced by people at the grassroots level. Witnessing the hardships due to rising prices and the halt on MGNREGA payments deeply moved me. In response, @AITCofficial organized statewide protests and took the matter to Delhi to advocate for peoples rights. Fortunately, this was acknowledged in February, and financial support was boosted through the Laxmi Bhandar Yojana to aid families.Gratitude to the Public and Election ReflectionsHe also expressed his gratitude to the public for their trust, noting that the results of the 2024 Lok Sabha elections reflect the common peoples anger and frustration. He mentioned that the election mandate demonstrates the publics displeasure with the Centers neglect of the state.Announcing a break for...Banerjee then announced he would take a break from the organization for medical treatment, using this time to better understand peoples needs. Previously, Abhishek Banerjee went abroad for eye treatment in 2023, but this is his first public announcement of a break.Last year around this time, I had the opportunity to participate in NABOJOWAR Yatra and traveled across West Bengal to understand the issues and challenges faced by people on the ground. Witnessing firsthand the hardships caused by RISING PRICES and the stoppage of MGNREGA dues…— Abhishek Banerjee (@abhishekaitc) June 12, 2024This unexpected political announcement has sparked discussions in Bengals political circles and within his party. Additionally, party insiders suggest there have been differences between Trinamool Congress leaders Mamata Banerjee and her political successor, Abhishek. These differences were particularly evident during the ticket distribution for the Lok Sabha elections, where some candidates remained despite Abhisheks opposition, as he wanted to introduce new and young faces.
