Baby Chakraborty, KalimNews, March 22, 2025, Kolkata : West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee left for a week-long foreign tour on Saturday, but before her departure, the city of Kolkata witnessed an intriguing display of political messaging. A series of posters surfaced across South Kolkata, first declaring Abhishek Banerjee as the “Captain” and later reinforcing Mamata Banerjee’s position as the supreme leader of the Trinamool Congress (TMC).
The initial posters, seen on Friday morning, referred to Abhishek Banerjee as the “Captain,” written in blue ink on bright yellow flags, covering areas from Jadavpur to other parts of South Kolkata. However, by midnight, the posters had changed. A new set featuring the image of Mamata Banerjee appeared, bearing the slogan “Sarbadhinayaka Jai Hai” (Victory to the Supreme Leader). These posters quickly spread across the city and social media, strategically placed beside those featuring Abhishek Banerjee.
Sources suggest that this move comes as Mamata Banerjee embarks on her visit to London, entrusting Abhishek Banerjee with key responsibilities in her absence. The timing of these posters also aligns with the approaching 2026 West Bengal Assembly elections, reinforcing that Mamata Banerjee remains the primary face of the party, with Abhishek Banerjee playing a significant role alongside her.
Addressing the development, Debangshu Bhattacharya, head of the TMC’s IT cell, explained that “Fam” is one of many support groups backing the Trinamool Congress on social media, and “Captain Abhishek” is a branch of their organization. He confirmed that the posters were a demonstration of their support.
As political dynamics unfold within the party, the dual messaging of these posters highlights the evolving leadership narrative within the TMC while reaffirming Mamata Banerjee’s dominant role in the upcoming electoral battle.
