Kolkata, June 14, 2026: The ongoing political turmoil within the Trinamool Congress (TMC) intensified on Sunday after Dr. Baidyanath Ghosh Dastidar, son of rebel TMC MP Kakoli Ghosh Dastidar, issued a legal notice to TMC chief Mamata Banerjee and several senior party leaders over allegations that he had sought a party ticket to contest from the Barasat Assembly constituency.
Dr. Baidyanath, a psychiatrist by profession, categorically denied the claims and described them as false, defamatory, and misleading. In the legal notice, he stated that he neither sought nor desired a nomination from the Barasat Assembly constituency and had no political ambitions related to the seat.
The notice was reportedly sent not only to Mamata Banerjee but also to several prominent TMC leaders, including Mahua Moitra, Kalyan Banerjee, Sougata Roy, and former MLA Sonali Guha. The notice demands the retraction of statements linking him to the alleged ticket request and seeks a public clarification.
The controversy erupted after comments made by party leaders suggested that Kakoli Ghosh Dastidar’s recent political stance was influenced by her son’s alleged failure to secure a party nomination. Dr. Baidyanath strongly rejected these assertions and criticized attempts to involve family members in political disputes.
In public statements shared on social media, he accused some leaders of spreading misinformation and warned that he would pursue legal remedies if the allegations were not withdrawn. He also rejected other personal claims made against him and his mother, calling them baseless and damaging to their reputation.
The development comes amid a widening rift within the TMC, where internal disagreements and public exchanges between senior leaders have increasingly come into the spotlight. Kakoli Ghosh Dastidar has emerged as one of the prominent dissenting voices within the party in recent weeks, contributing to growing speculation about the future of the party’s internal dynamics.
As of now, Mamata Banerjee and the other leaders named in the notice have not publicly responded to the allegations or the legal action.
Key Highlights
- Dr. Baidyanath Ghosh Dastidar issued a legal notice to Mamata Banerjee and other senior TMC leaders.
- He denied ever seeking a Barasat Assembly ticket.
- The notice demands retraction of allegedly defamatory statements.
- Several prominent TMC leaders have been named in the legal communication.
- The episode adds to the growing internal tensions within the Trinamool Congress.
The latest controversy is expected to further fuel political debate in West Bengal as the TMC continues to grapple with internal dissent and organizational challenges.
