TMC Infighting Erupts in Bengal Ahead of 2026 Elections; Violent Clashes in Bhangar

• Violent clashes broke out between two Trinamool Congress (TMC) factions in Bhangar, South 24 Parganas, West Bengal, ahead of the 2026 Assembly elections.
• The conflict began with an alleged attack on Hakimul Islam's car, son of senior TMC leader Arabul Islam, escalating near Arabul's petrol pump.
• Hakimul accused supporters of MLA Shaukat Mulla, TMC observer for Bhangar, while Mulla's faction denied, claiming Hakimul instigated unrest.
• Police intervened, registered an FIR, and are examining CCTV footage; the situation remains tense despite being under control.
• Opposition parties CPI(M) and BJP criticized TMC, citing infighting over power and corruption, while TMC distanced itself from the violence.

Why It Matters: TMC's internal strife intensifies in Bengal with violent factional clashes ahead of 2026 elections.