Clash inside TMC's East Medinipur office, leaders accused of fighting over party post and money

A political controversy has emerged in West Bengal after a video allegedly showing a violent clash between two local leaders of the Trinamool Congress surfaced from the Khejuri area of East Medinipur district. The incident reportedly took place inside a party office, where a heated argument between the leaders escalated into physical violence. The video circulating on social media shows individuals grabbing each other’s collars and exchanging kicks and punches.

According to local sources, the clash involved two leaders identified as Shankar Dulal Patra and Nandan Das. The dispute is believed to have stemmed from allegations of a financial transaction linked to a party position. It has been claimed that a large sum of money was exchanged with the promise of a significant role in the party, but the disagreement intensified when the position was allegedly not granted and the money was demanded back. The argument reportedly escalated from verbal confrontation to a physical altercation inside the party office, raising questions about internal discipline within the organisation. However, the allegations regarding the money transaction have not been officially confirmed by party sources, and the authenticity of the viral video has also not been independently verified.

The incident has drawn attention as the state moves closer to the upcoming assembly elections. Political observers believe that such reports of internal conflict could create challenges for the party, particularly in politically significant districts like East Medinipur, where opposition parties remain active. Senior party leaders have not yet issued an official statement, though reports indicate that the party leadership has sought details about the incident from local representatives.