Trinamool leader Chandrima Bhattacharya revealed that she was not informed about the West Bengal Budget until shortly before her presentation as Finance Minister. Allegations surfaced that Mamata Banerjee, the then Chief Minister, had prepared the budget herself and even passed notes during Bhattacharya’s speech.
Dinesh Trivedi’s 2012 exit from the Railways after proposing fare hikes highlighted internal governance challenges within the party. Trivedi, who aimed for safety and security improvements through fare adjustments, faced pressure to resign, leading to his replacement by Mukul Roy.
The incidents involving Bhattacharya and Trivedi underscore a pattern of centralizing control over major decisions within the party, resulting in ministerial marginalization and public resignations. Trivedi’s push for reforms in the Railway Budget clashed with populist inclinations, ultimately leading to his departure from the ministry.
