Trinamool Congress Crisis Live Updates: Back-To-Back Setbacks To Mamata Banerjee-led Party
The Trinamool Congress is facing a deepening crisis following its defeat in the West Bengal state election. Mamata Banerjee's nephew, Abhishek Banerjee, was accused of wrongfully electing Sobhandeb Chattopadhyay as the Leader of the Opposition. Firhad Hakim, a close ally of Mamata Banerjee, resigned as Kolkata Mayor after seeking permission from her. Ritabrata Banerjee, a rebel leader, was appointed Leader of the Opposition by Rathindra Bose, the West Bengal Assembly Speaker. The crisis has escalated with rifts within the party and 60 out of 80 MLAs skipping a meeting at Mamata Banerjee's house. The situation is considered critical for the party as it faces its worst crisis since its inception.
3 JUN 2026
— Indian Express
The Trinamool Congress leadership dissolved all party committees and organizations in response to 60 of its 80 West Bengal MLAs defying the party's leadership.
· THIS STORY — NDTV
The Trinamool Congress is experiencing a severe crisis following its West Bengal election defeat, marked by internal conflicts and leadership disputes.
— NDTV
Following a rebellion within the Trinamool Congress, Speaker Rathindra Bose approved Ritabrata Banerjee as the new Leader of the Opposition in West Bengal's assembly.
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