On July 16, 2026, Mamata Banerjee, chairperson of the Trinamool Congress and
On July 16, 2026, Mamata Banerjee, chairperson of the Trinamool Congress and former West Bengal Chief Minister, urged those facing pressure from Central agencies like ED and CBI to leave with their belongings by July 21. This came after Rajya Sabha MP Koel Mallick resigned and joined BJP leader Bhupendra Yadav, and long-time aide Madan Mitra switched sides. Banerjee called for supporters to join the Martyrs’ Day rally on July 21, alleging administration interference. She also addressed climate activist Sonam Wangchuk's hunger strike, criticizing the government’s lack of response. Another leader, Tapas Chatterjee, reportedly planned to leave her and join Ritabrata Banerjee's faction, which has over 65 of the 80 MLAs' support.
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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