In a sensational turn of events just as the 2026 Bengal Polls were officially notified, a member of the Trinamool Congress’s (TMC) prestigious Election Committee has decided to switch sides. Despite his name featuring prominently in the party’s poll management team, the leader has announced his intention to join the BJP and campaign vigorously for its candidates.

The TMC leadership is currently in damage-control mode, following this high-profile betrayal. Political observers believe that grievances over ticket distribution or lack of say in the core committee might have led to this move. This defection is particularly damaging as the individual had access to the TMC’s internal campaign blueprints. For the BJP, this is a strategic win, showcasing the growing cracks within the ruling party’s organizational structure just weeks before the first phase of voting.