Trinamool Congress Rajya Sabha MP Babul Supriyo has sparked fresh political speculation with a cryptic social media post amid growing tensions within the party following its defeat in the 2026 West Bengal Assembly Elections.
In a Facebook post, Supriyo wrote, “I am where I am,” a message that quickly drew attention as the Trinamool Congress faces internal dissent and reports of several leaders moving closer to the BJP led alliance. However, Supriyo clarified that he has no immediate plans to leave the Trinamool Congress, join the BJP, or quit politics.
But the popular singer also acknowledged the BJP's "overwhelming mandate" - something Banerjee and her loyalists have refused to do so far, insisting the election had been manipulated to ensure a win for the party. "I shall work with Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari and use my MPLAD (i.e., the Rs 5 crore funds given to MPs for their constituency)," he said.
But then Supriyo concluded his post with another dose of confusion. Recalling his 'orange peepul tree' jibe - a phrase he used to mock politicians switching loyalties to join the BJP - he said: "I have nothing personal against anyone... Everyone has the right to decide for themselves. (But) I find it amusing and hilarious that ALL of them want to attain 'enlightenment' under a huge orange peepul tree, ON or AFTER the evening of May 4."
He later clarified in an X post that he wasn't joining any party or faction."I want to make it amply clear that I am neither joining a faction nor any party. It is inappropriate to abandon a ship when it's in troubled waters," he said.
The development comes at a difficult time for TMC, led by Mamata Banerjee. After ruling West Bengal for 15 years, the Trinamool Congress suffered a major setback in the 2026 Assembly elections, winning only 80 of the state’s 294 seats. The party has since been struggling to contain internal unrest and prevent senior leaders from defecting.
Babul Supriyo, a former BJP MP and Union Minister who joined the Trinamool Congress in 2021, remains one of the party’s prominent faces. His latest remarks have added to the ongoing debate about the future direction of Bengal politics, even as he continues to deny any plans to switch sides.
