40 years a Mamata loyalist, now leading TMC rebellion: Kakoli Ghosh Dastidar’s dramatic break | Political Pulse News

Kakoli Ghosh Dastidar, a longtime ally of Mamata Banerjee, has led a group of 20 TMC MPs to split from the party and merge with the Nationalist Citizens Party of India (NCPI). The move follows the TMC's defeat in the West Bengal Assembly elections, prompting dissent among its members. Ghosh Dastidar, who was previously considered a staunch loyalist to Mamata Banerjee, has taken on leadership of the rebel group. The split is significant as it signifies a major challenge to Mamata Banerjee’s authority within the party.