By Our Reporter
SHILLONG, May 5: The State unit of the Trinamool Congress (TMC) on Tuesday sought to steady its political footing following the party’s loss of power in West Bengal, asserting that the setback does not diminish its presence either nationally or in Meghalaya.
TMC state president and Nongthymmai MLA Charles Pyngrope said the party’s future remains intact, stressing that electoral defeat does not equate to political irrelevance. He noted that while the party did not secure the numbers required to form the government in West Bengal, it continues to hold a substantial presence with 80 seats, which, he said, cannot be dismissed as insignificant.
He maintained that it would be incorrect to suggest that the TMC has been wiped out, pointing out that the party has merely transitioned into the opposition after 15 years in power. According to him, losing the mandate to govern does not mean the party has ceased to exist, as its organisational structure and support base remain intact.
On the way forward, Pyngrope said the party would collectively decide its future course of action in Meghalaya after consulting the high command.
Addressing concerns over the impact of the Bengal poll outcome on Meghalaya, he asserted that there would be no effect on the state unit, adding that such electoral outcomes are part of the democratic process.
Reflecting on the loss, he said the party had put its best foot forward but acknowledged that the people’s mandate must be respected.
He added that the focus would now be on working harder and improving performance to return stronger in the next electoral cycle, remarking that such challenges are not unique to one party but are faced by all political organisations.
