Abhishek Banerjee to Take Short Break from TMC for Medical Reasons

Abhishek Banerjee to Take Short Break from TMC for Medical Reasons

Abhishek Banerjee, national general secretary of the Trinamool Congress (TMC), declared on Wednesday that he would be taking a "short hiatus" from the party because of certain urgent medical issues. Banerjee, who is regarded as the second in leadership in the party hierarchy and the nephew of West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee, has stated his intention to comprehend the wants of the populace at this time.

“In light of some pressing medical reasons, I will be taking a short hiatus from the organisation. This time off will be an opportunity for me to humbly explore and understand the needs of our people and community. I trust that the government of West Bengal will act swiftly and leave no stone unturned to ensure justice for those in need,” Banerjee said in a post.

The Diamond Harbour MP reflected on his travels across West Bengal last year as part of the party’s Naba Jowar mass outreach programme. He shared his observations of the hardships faced by the people due to rising prices and the stoppage of payment of the 100-day work programme by the Centre.

“In response, @AITCofficial organized statewide protests and took the matter to Delhi to fight for people’s rights. Thankfully, this was addressed in February, along with an increase in financial assistance through the Lakshmir Bhandar scheme to help families,” he added.

Banerjee also referred to the recent Lok Sabha polls in Bengal, stating that the results reflect the anger and frustration of the people, especially regarding the neglect of basic housing rights due to the state-centre conflict. “We have committed to addressing this by December 31st, and I have already requested the honourable chief minister and relevant authorities of GoWB to prioritize this issue,” he said.

In the Lok Sabha elections, the Trinamool Congress secured 29 out of 42 seats in West Bengal, while the BJP faced a setback, dropping to 12 seats from the 18 it won in 2019. “I am profoundly grateful to the people of Bengal for their trust and faith in us,” Banerjee concluded.