As the battle for the West Bengal Assembly Elections 2026 intensifies, the ruling Trinamool Congress (TMC) finds itself in a precarious situation in Hooghly’s Goghat. In a stunning revelation, TMC candidate Nirmal Maji has publicly voiced his fears of “internal sabotage” while out on the campaign trail. This open admission of infighting has provided fresh ammunition to the opposition and left the party leadership red-faced.

The incident occurred on Wednesday evening when Nirmal Maji was visiting a voter’s house. During an informal conversation, the candidate expressed his deep concern that a section of his own party workers might work against him to ensure his defeat. “The threat isn’t just from outside; it’s the internal sabotage I am worried about,” Maji reportedly said, hinting at the deep-seated factionalism that has plagued the Goghat unit for years.

This development comes at a time when the TMC is trying to project a unified front against a resurgent BJP. Nirmal Maji’s insecurity highlights the disconnect between the district leadership and ground-level cadres in Hooghly. While the party high command is emphasizing the need for discipline, Maji’s “conspiracy theory” suggests that all is not well within the ranks. Whether this internal discord will lead to an electoral upset in Goghat remains the big question as the state heads toward the April polls.