Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 08:38am on 03 Jun 2026,Wednesday Politics
The crisis within the Trinamool Congress deepened after expelled MLA Ritabrata Banerjee claimed the support of 60 party legislators and proposed himself for the post of Leader of the Opposition. Along with expelled MLA Sandipan Saha, he submitted a letter backing Mamata Banerjee as the party's leader while challenging the current leadership structure. The rebel camp's strength exceeds the two-thirds threshold required under the anti-defection law, potentially giving it leverage in any future split. The development puts Mamata Banerjee under pressure as she faces a growing challenge from within the party over the role of Abhishek Banerjee. (PC: India Today)
