A crucial meeting of the Trinamool Congress (TMC) in Kolkata was plunged into controversy on Monday after a sudden microphone malfunction during Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee's address, prompting her to publicly voice suspicions of deliberate sabotage.
Disruption at Key Party Gathering
The incident occurred during a meeting convened by Mamata Banerjee on Monday afternoon, 22 December 2025. The gathering, held at the Netaji Indoor Stadium in Kolkata, was attended by the party's Block Level Adhyakshas (BLAs) and had begun as scheduled without any apparent issues.
However, the proceedings took an unexpected turn when the microphone system failed precisely as the West Bengal Chief Minister and TMC supremo began her key address to the assembled party workers. The technical glitch caused significant disruption, halting her speech and creating a stir among the attendees.
"Sabotage" Allegation from the Top
Reacting swiftly to the interruption, Mamata Banerjee did not mince words. She directly raised the possibility that the malfunction was not a mere accident but a calculated act of sabotage intended to disrupt the party's internal meeting.
While the exact nature of the technical fault was not immediately detailed, the timing and context gave weight to her suspicion. The meeting was a significant organizational event meant to strategize and galvanize the party's grassroots leadership ahead of future political challenges.
Implications and Political Undertones
This allegation of sabotage at a high-profile political event adds a new layer of tension to West Bengal's volatile political landscape. Such incidents are rare at tightly controlled party functions, especially one led by the state's most powerful leader.
The immediate consequence was a disruption of the meeting's flow and a clear message of unease from the leadership. It raises questions about security and protocol within party venues. While the glitch was presumably fixed, the episode left a shadow over the gathering, emphasizing the high-stakes and often contentious nature of state politics.
No official statement has yet identified who might be behind the alleged sabotage, but the public accusation from the Chief Minister ensures the incident will be heavily scrutinized and debated in political circles.
