Assam Trinamool Congress MLA Sherman Ali has strongly denied reports suggesting that he is planning to leave the party, calling such claims completely false and misleading.
Speaking over the phone, Ali said, “Those who are spreading rumours about me leaving the party are liars. I am not leaving the Trinamool Congress at all.”
Rejecting speculation about a possible move to the Raijor Dal, the Mandia legislator asserted that he remains committed to the Trinamool Congress and its leadership.
“I am not joining the Raijor Dal. I am part of a national party, and I have assured Didi of my commitment,” he said, referring to Trinamool Congress chief Mamata Banerjee.
Ali further stated that he and other party leaders had planned to visit Kolkata and meet Banerjee after the elections. However, the post-election political developments disrupted those plans.
“We were supposed to go to Kolkata after the elections, but everything became unsettled because of the election results, and the meeting could not take place. However, we will certainly meet Didi when the opportunity arises,” he said.
Expressing confidence in the future of the party in Assam, Ali said the Trinamool Congress would continue to strengthen its presence in the state.
“In 2029, we will gift the party two Members of Parliament from Assam, and in 2031, we will give 20 MLAs,” he claimed.
His remarks come amid speculation over the future of the Trinamool Congress in Assam following the resignation of former Rajya Sabha MP Sushmita Dev and reports of unrest within the party. Ali’s statement, however, signals that he intends to remain with the Trinamool Congress and work towards expanding its organisational base in the state.
Sherman Ali further said that for him, the Trinamool Congress and Mamata Banerjee are inseparable.
“For me, Trinamool means Mamata, and Mamata means Trinamool,” he said.
When asked what he would do if Mamata Banerjee were ever to merge the Trinamool Congress with the Congress, Ali replied that he would continue to stand by her regardless of the political circumstances.
“I will always remain with Mamata Banerjee,” he said.
Expressing confidence in the West Bengal Chief Minister’s political future, Ali argued that she had not truly been defeated.
“We believe Mamata Banerjee has not lost; she has been made to lose. But she is far from finished. She will make a comeback,” he said.
Ali also downplayed the significance of recent defections from the party, including the departure of former Rajya Sabha MP Sushmita Dev and other leaders.
“The exit of Sushmita Dev or other leaders is not a major issue. Mamata Banerjee will bounce back,” he asserted.
His remarks underscore his continued loyalty to the Trinamool Congress chief at a time when the party is facing a series of high-profile resignations and political uncertainty.
