Amid growing signs of internal unrest within the Trinamool Congress (TMC), party national general secretary and MP Abhishek Banerjee has responded to sharp criticism from senior leader Kalyan Banerjee, striking a conciliatory tone and refusing to escalate the public confrontation. Speaking to reporters in Kolkata, Abhishek said he holds no resentment against Kalyan Banerjee despite the latter’s recent remarks targeting his leadership style and role within the party. His response comes a day after Kalyan Banerjee openly accused him of arrogance and held him responsible for the party’s current crisis.