Bengal TMC Crisis Live: Mamata's party splits for first time in 28 years as rebels flex strength
Published on: June 4, 2026, 7:20 a.m. | Source: India Today
Trinamool Congress Crisis Live Updates: The Trinamool Congress (TMC) has witnessed the first major split in its 28-year history after 60 rebel MLAs rallied behind expelled leader Ritabrata Banerjee, electing him as the Leader of Opposition and taking control of the party's legislature wing. The move received recognition from the Assembly Speaker, triggering what is being seen as the most serious internal challenge faced by Mamata Banerjee's party since its formation. Backed by a majority of MLAs, Ritabrata Banerjee claimed that the dissident camp now constituted the legitimate Trinamool Congress presence in the Assembly. However, the rebels refrained from mounting a direct challenge to Mamata Banerjee's leadership. In a letter submitted to the Speaker, they continued to acknowledge her as the party's chairperson. At the same time, they signalled a clear break from the authority of her nephew and the party's national general secretary, Abhishek Banerjee, stating that they no longer accepted his role in the functioning of the legislature party. Stay tuned to indiatoday.in for all live updates.
