Stunned, betrayed: TMC foot soldiers struggle with 31-day bad news cycle

Disbelief and anger grip Trinamool workers after a major electoral defeat, leading to internal turmoil and the dissolution of party committees. Loyalists express frustration over perceived organizational drift and the sidelining of old guards, while some blame external consultants and the induction of rival party leaders. Despite the shock, many remain committed to Mamata Banerjee, hoping for a party revival.

By ZEESHAN JAWED AND SAIKAT RAY