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The fall of the twin flowers: How Mamata Banerjee lost control of her party

Barely a month after a crushing assembly defeat, Mamata Banerjee's Trinamool Congress faces its biggest test as a rebellion threatens to split the party. Fifty-eight of its 80 MLAs have rallied behind expelled leader Ritabrata Banerjee, who has been recognized as leader of the opposition, challenging the party's direction and Mamata's leadership.

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.

Rise of Ritabrata Banerjee: How ex-Left leader engineered Bengal's biggest political coup

Once a footnote in West Bengal politics, Ritabrata Banerjee has dramatically risen to become the Leader of Opposition after a sensational political shift. His journey from a CPI(M) expulsion to leading a rebellion within the TMC, now challenging the ruling party, has left the state's political landscape reeling.

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.

'We are real opposition': Expelled TMC leader Ritabrata claims speaker's nod to rebel group

Why TMC revolt is about Abhishek Banerjee, not Mamata

A Trinamool Congress rebellion is deepening, with expelled leader Ritabrata Banerjee challenging Abhishek Banerjee's authority rather than Mamata Banerjee's leadership. This internal strife, fueled by disputes over decision-making and the leader of opposition appointment, signals a proxy battle over succession, echoing past regional party struggles. The focus is on Abhishek's growing influence and organizational control.

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."

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.