After the ultimatum, there has been a reconciliation between Abhishek Banerjee and senior TMC leader Kalyan Banerjee. On Saturday, Kalyan Banerjee described Abhishek as his son and talked about forgiving his mistakes. A day earlier, Abhishek Banerjee had said that Kalyan Banerjee is a senior leader of the party. They have seen me grow up. He has every right to say some harsh things.

Abhishek Banerjee’s statement was seen as an initiative for reconciliation. A day after his statement, on Saturday, senior TMC leader and MP from Shrirampur seat Kalyan Banerjee said, ‘He is like my son. It is the father’s job to forgive his son’s mistakes. Whatever Abhishek had to say, he said it yesterday. Kalyan Banerjee also claimed that democracy has ended in the country. He said that the republic is in danger in West Bengal and the country. Now we all have to fight together.

Was accused of being arrogant

Kalyan Banerjee on Thursday accused Abhishek Banerjee of being arrogant. It was also said that he is responsible for the current condition of the party. Kalyan Banerjee had given a 24-hour ultimatum to TMC chief Mamata Banerjee. Had said that Mamata Banerjee will have to choose between me or Abhishek. Not only this, he had also announced to recuse himself from all legal matters to Abhishek Banerjee.

Abhishek Banerjee’s statement backfired

Within 24 hours, Abhishek Banerjee started the reconciliation initiative. While leaving Mamata Banerjee’s residence in Kalighat on Friday, Abhishek Banerjee had said, ‘Kalyan Banerjee has seen me grow up. He is a senior leader of the party. He has every right to say some harsh things to me. There is no reason to create unnecessary controversy on this. Kalyan Banerjee’s anger has subsided only after Abhishek Banerjee’s statement.

Big relief for TMC

Now, with Kalyan Banerjee’s displeasure gone, the TMC leadership must have heaved a sigh of relief as the party is battling rebellion in the Bengal Assembly and Lok Sabha. Kalyan Banerjee is standing shoulder to shoulder with the party even in difficult circumstances. If he had left the party, the chasm of rebellion in TMC could have deepened further.