Ritabrata Banerjee faction takes over West Bengal TMC state office
A faction of the Trinamool Congress (TMC) led by Ritabrata Banerjee took possession of their state party office in Kolkata, claiming to be the "real" TMC. The move followed a meeting with the Election Commission of India where they presented their claim over the party's organizational structure and leadership. The faction also hung a banner naming Arup Roy as chairman, while the Mamata Banerjee-led faction was present at the office but left after the dissidents entered. The Election Commission has asked both factions to submit their claims regarding the party's control by July 6th.
18 JUL 2026
— Indian Express
Following Mamata Banerjee's defeat, the TMC is divided and must hold separate rallies to commemorate the 1993 police firing, with one faction permitted to hold a rally near Birla Planetarium.
19 JUL 2026
— The Hindu
Opposition parties walked out of an all-party meeting convened by the Centre due to the inclusion of a breakaway Trinamool faction.
21 JUL 2026
— The Hindu
Mamata Banerjee called for unity among INDIA bloc constituents during the Martyrs' Day rally, urging Congress and CPI(M) to cooperate and rejecting TMC rebels.
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