West Bengal: 59 rebel TMC legislators to stake claim as main opposition party

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A group of 59 rebel legislators from the Trinamool Congress (TMC) in West Bengal is attempting to claim the status of the main opposition party. This faction, led by expelled lawmaker Ritabrata Banerjee, includes several former ministers and has raised concerns about internal party divisions. The TMC's leadership is facing challenges as the number of lawmakers supporting the dissidents continues to grow, leading to a significant political crisis.

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▪59 rebel TMC legislators have arrived at the West Bengal assembly to claim the main opposition party status.
▪Ritabrata Banerjee, an expelled TMC lawmaker, is leading the dissidents, which include former ministers.
▪The TMC's number of lawmakers has dropped to 78 after the expulsion of two members.

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West Bengal: 59 rebel TMC legislators to stake claim as main opposition partyThe dissidents include former ministers such as Javed Ahmed Khan, Arup Roy, Chandranath Sinha, and Sabina YasminUpdated on: Jun 03, 2026 12:22 PM ISTBy Tanmay ChatterjeeShare viaCopy link As many as 59 rebel Trinamool Congress (TMC) legislators arrived at the West Bengal assembly in Kolkata on Wednesday to stake claim as the main opposition party, leaving the other Mamata Banerjee-led faction in an unprecedented crisis.Expelled TMC lawmaker Ritabrata Banerjee is leading the dissidents. (X)The dissidents include former ministers such as Javed Ahmed Khan, Arup Roy, Chandranath Sinha, and Sabina Yasmin.

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