Trinamool Councillor's Heated Argument: A Sign of Dissatisfaction within the Ruling Party

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A heated argument between Dilip Barman, the Trinamool councillor and Mayor-in-Council of the Siliguri Municipal Corporation, and the Chairman, Mayor, and Deputy Mayor of the corporation over the withdrawal of a drive to dismantle an illegal construction in Ward 46 has left the ruling party in an awkward position. The incident has raised questions about the efficiency and performance of the Trinamool-run corporation.

Barman, who is also the MMIC and in charge of three departments, questioned the withdrawal of the drive, citing that he was not informed about the decision. The Chairman, Pratul Chakraborty, tried to downplay the issue, while other Trinamool councillors asked Barman to stop and take his chair. The argument eventually led to Barman being asked to leave the meeting.

Key Takeaways:

  • Dilip Barman, a Trinamool councillor and MMIC, questioned the withdrawal of a drive to dismantle an illegal construction in Ward 46 without his notice.
  • The incident has raised questions about the efficiency and performance of the Trinamool-run Siliguri Municipal Corporation.
  • Barman cited that he was humiliated by the mayor, chairman, and deputy mayor, and that his wards are facing issues such as cattle sheds and other problems.
  • The BJP councillors have reacted to the incident, questioning the infighting among Trinamool councillors and how it will affect the city's development.
  • Dilip Barman had won the civic polls in 2022 with a margin of over 5,500 votes and was given three important departments by the state leadership.

Statistics:

  • 5,500: The margin of victory for Dilip Barman in the 2022 civic polls.
  • 2022: The year in which Dilip Barman won the civic polls.
  • 3: The number of important departments given to Dilip Barman by the state leadership.

Sources:

  • "Trinamool councillor's outburst at civic body meeting sparks tension" - ABP News (Copyright 2025 ABP Private Limited)