Mamata’s most trusted aide Sudip Bandyopadhyay may join camp of rebel Trinamool MPs

Sudip Bandyopadhyay, a six-time Trinamool Congress MP and leader of the party in Lok Sabha, met with Bhupendra Yadav, Union Minister and BJP leader. This meeting sparked speculation about his potential defection to the rebel camp of Trinamool Congress MPs. With this possible move, the number of MPs supporting the rebel camp would increase to 20, significantly impacting the already dwindling support for Mamata Banerjee. The veteran MP's wife, Nayna Bandyopadhyay, an MLA from Chowrangee seat, is also expected to join the rebel faction. Reactions from political circles were mixed, with some questioning Bandyopadhyay’s loyalty and others criticizing his decision as a betrayal of the party.