Rebel TMC front captures prime Oppn status in assembly, deals blow to Mamata
The rebel faction of the Trinamool Congress (TMC) has been recognized as the principal opposition party in the West Bengal Assembly, marking a significant setback for Mamata Banerjee. Ritabrata Banerjee and Sandipan Saha, both expelled from the TMC, have been appointed as the leader and deputy leader of the opposition. The TMC has dissolved its organizational committees in response to this crisis and plans to reassess its structure moving forward.
- ▪The West Bengal Assembly speaker recognized 58 rebel TMC legislators as the principal opposition party.
- ▪Ritabrata Banerjee and Sandipan Saha were appointed as the leader and deputy leader of the opposition, respectively.
- ▪The TMC has dissolved all its organizational committees in West Bengal for a comprehensive review.
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Rebel TMC front captures prime Oppn status in assembly, deals blow to MamataRitabrata Banerjee and Sandipan Saha, the two lawmakers expelled by the TMC, have been recognised as the leader and deputy leader of the Opposition respectivelyPublished on: Jun 03, 2026 9:51 PM ISTBy Tanmay Chatterjee, KOLKATAShare viaCopy link In a massive setback to Trinamool Congress (TMC) chief Mamata Banerjee, West Bengal Assembly speaker Rathindra Nath Bose on Wednesday recognised 58 rebel (TMC) legislators as the principal opposition party in the 294-member HouseRitabrata Banerjee, a Trinamool MLA expelled for anti-party activities, was recognised by the Bengal assembly speaker as the Leader of the Opposition on Wednesday.
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