Extending greetings on the Trinamool Congress's foundation day, West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee on Thursday (January 1, 2026) said the party would continue to fight for the people and would not bow before "malevolent forces".

CM Banerjee said the core guiding principle of the party's "historic journey" was the honour of the motherland, the development of Bengal and the protection of democratic rights.

She said the party's journey began on January 1, 1998, with the aim of serving 'Maa Mati Manush'.

"Even today, every worker and supporter of our party remains steadfast and committed to this goal," she said in a post on X, paying homage to the "tireless efforts and sacrifices" of party workers.

Maintaining that the party has been "blessed with the grace, love and prayers of countless people", CM Banerjee said that with public support as its sustenance, the TMC would remain resolute in its fight for every individual in the country.