TMC parliamentary split ‘just a matter of time’: As Mamata fights back, cracks grow | Political Pulse News
Mass defections within a major party signal potential instability and abuse of power.
Mamata Banerjee is facing growing dissent within the Trinamool Congress (TMC), with 60 of its 80 MLAs in West Bengal signaling rebellion. Senior TMC leader Sukhendu Sekhar Roy believes a similar reaction could occur in the Lok Sabha, where the party has 28 MPs and faces potential defections under anti-defection laws. The rebel faction is seeking to retain Mamata Banerjee as chairperson of the party, while others within the party are calling for her removal from leadership positions. The situation remains fluid with some rebels expressing a desire to remain under Mamata Banerjee's leadership but disagreeing with Abhishek Banerjee's role as national general secretary.
19 JUN 2026
— Indian Express
A delegation of Trinamool Congress leaders met with Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla, seeking the disqualification of 20 rebel MPs for defection.
20 JUN 2026
— The Hindu
Following complaints of illegal financial activities, three Trinamool Congress bank accounts were frozen by a Kolkata bank.
22 JUN 2026
— The Hindu
Rebel Trinamool Congress MLAs removed Mamata Banerjee as chairperson, electing Arup Roy and appointing several other officials.
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