Strategic Shift: Abhishek Banerjee's Unscheduled Meet Sparks Speculation
TMC's Abhishek Banerjee has advanced a virtual meeting of party leaders, originally set for August 8, to August 5. The decision is tied to factors like Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee's Jhargram visit and upcoming electoral roll revisions. Party leaders are expected to focus on organizational preparedness.

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TMC national general secretary Abhishek Banerjee has expedited a high-level virtual meeting with party functionaries, originally slated for August 8, moving it up by three days to August 5. This sudden adjustment has left party members speculating about the underlying reasons.
The meeting will convene around 4,000 leaders across the party, including MPs, MLAs, and grassroots representatives. Senior TMC sources indicate that the rescheduling aims to sidestep clashes with Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee's visit to Jhargram, ensuring clarity and focus for all party activities.
This gathering will prioritize preparations for the Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls, crucial for the upcoming 2026 Assembly polls. Meanwhile, it also aligns with strategic messaging on the 'Amader Para, Amader Samadhan' campaign, solidifying TMC's local outreach.
(With inputs from agencies.)