Mamata is the boss: Kolkata Mayor Firhad Hakim and the ‘young guard vs. old’

On Tuesday, West Bengal’s Minister,Mamata  Firhad Hakim, addressed the ongoing debate within the Trinamool Congress Party regarding the interplay between the old guard and the younger generation of politicians.

The discourse started with the state president of Trinamool, Subrata Bakshi, a seasoned 73-year-old party member, urging loyalty to Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee. Bakshi expressed optimism that Abhishek Banerjee, a parliamentarian from Diamond Harbour, would contest in the upcoming Lok Sabha elections.

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What Firhad Hakim said to the media 

In response to Bakshi’s statements, TMC spokesperson Kunal Ghosh, known for his affiliation with Abhishek Banerjee, demanded a retraction of Bakshi’s remarks. Firhad Hakim, who also serves as Kolkata’s mayor, responded by stressing that new party leaders should delve into the TMC’s history of struggles. During a media interaction on Tuesday, Hakim acknowledged the party’s efforts and acknowledged conflicts between its leaders.

Mamata is leader, Hakim says 

Hakim asserted Mamata Banerjee’s leadership, stating, “I am the president of the party. It is my responsibility to keep everyone united under Mamata Banerjee’s leadership. What’s wrong with that? I don’t believe the leadership is being shifted to anyone. Mamata Banerjee is the leader.”

Downplaying any perception of discord within the party, especially with the parliamentary elections approaching, Hakim commented, “There is no internal strife before the Parliament elections. Conflicts arise in a large party like ours. If there is an issue, we can resolve it. Why should there be any conflict for that?”

Hakim accused government authorities of passing new laws 

Hakim also accused the central government of enacting new laws affecting truck drivers without proper consultation with the opposition, claiming a disregard for the common people’s interests. He criticized the passing of undemocratic bills by individuals like Amit Shah and emphasized the importance of dialogue before implementing such legislation.

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Conclusion 

In conclusion, the debate within the Trinamool Congress Party regarding the balance between the “old guard” and “new faces” appears to be ongoing. The statements from Firhad Hakim reflect an effort to dispel misconceptions about leadership transitions within the party, while also addressing concerns about government policies impacting various sectors, notably truck drivers.

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