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TMC huddle at Mamata's residence: 8 of 80 MLAs turn up amid party split concerns

More trouble brewing for Mamata's TMC? Expelled MLA Ritabrata makes fresh claim

Expelled TMC leader Ritabrata Banerjee expressed confidence that support for his rebel faction will grow, claiming a significant number of MLAs are backing him. He also appealed to CM Suvendu Adhikari to take action against BJP leader Priyanka Tibrewal for protesting outside a fellow rebel's residence.

Only 32 TMC rebels attend meet; 16 back Mamata as 'chairperson'

Trinamool Congress faces internal turmoil following a party split, with Lok Sabha MPs reportedly receiving overtures to abandon the Mamata Banerjee-Abhishek Banerjee leadership. Meanwhile, a faction of 58 MLAs has shown signs of wavering, with some demanding Mamata remain party chairperson. The Speaker's ruling invalidating expulsions further complicates the situation.

National Conference’s ‘secretive’ Dachigam huddle ends with Delhi protest plan for J&K statehood

Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah convened a strategy session with National Conference MLAs and MPs at Dachigam National Park. The meeting concluded with a call for a protest in New Delhi during Parliament's monsoon session, demanding the restoration of J&K's statehood. The party also resolved to push for a ban on liquor in the region.

From TMC insider to rebel leader: Who is Ritabrata Banerjee, man at the centre of turmoil

Expelled TMC leader Ritabrata Banerjee claims Speaker recognized him as opposition leader, signaling a major internal crisis. Fifty-eight rebel MLAs support this move, proposing a new leadership structure. This revolt, the party's biggest challenge, follows a significant election defeat and has prompted a TMC organizational overhaul.

'Do ghaz ki doori': Adhir Choudhary on BJP keeping distance from rebel Trinamool MLAs

TMC vs TMC: Major setback for Didi as rebels claim support of nearly 50 MLAs

On May 9, Trinamool Congress national general secretary Abhishek Banerjee wrote to the assembly speaker proposing senior party leader Sobhandeb Chattopadhyay's name as the leader of opposition. TMC MLAs Ritabrata Banerjee and Sandipan Saha, however, complained to the speaker alleging that "no resolution was adopted regarding the selection of the leader of opposition on May 6."

Maharashtra-model in Bengal? Didi fights to fend off crisis amid MLA exodus buzz

The political landscape in Bengal is charged with speculation as a prominent BJP minister asserts that more than 50 Trinamool MLAs could defect amidst growing schisms within the party. This development comes on the heels of the 'Signgate' scandal, where ousted MLAs are claiming their signatures were forged for the Leader of Opposition position.

TMC expels 2 MLAs, Sandipan Saha and Ritabrata Banerjee, for 'anti-party activities'

The Trinamool Congress has expelled two MLAs, Sandipan Saha and Ritabrata Banerjee, from its primary membership due to alleged anti-party activities and actions detrimental to the organisation. Both legislators reportedly failed to attend party meetings and made statements against the AITC's interests.

Mamata Banerjee calls off meet with TMC MLAs after only 20 of 80 turn up

Daylong sit-in, P 10

TMC defers Mamata-led MLAs' meeting after majority skip amid Abhishek, Kalyan Banerjee attack row

A Trinamool Congress (TMC) meeting was postponed as most MLAs were engaged in protests following alleged attacks on Abhishek Banerjee and Kalyan Banerjee. The party announced statewide rallies and a sit-in in Kolkata against post-poll violence and evictions, blaming BJP for "terror" against workers. BJP denies involvement, citing local anger.