- Following recent state Assembly polls, Suvendu Adhikari has become the Chief Minister of West Bengal, capitalizing on the decline of the TMC and the successful campaign of the BJP.
- Leadership challenges facing the Trinamool Congress after the election defeat in West Bengal.
- Ritabrata Banerjee led a rival political faction in West Bengal on June 6, 2026.
Ritabrata Banerjee is leading a faction during the TMC rebellion in the West Bengal Assembly.
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Updated Jul 8
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Ritabrata Banerjee is leading a faction during the TMC rebellion in the West Bengal Assembly.
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What this event is mainly aboutHow it developed
Newest first. Tap a step to see who reported it.- Humayun Kabir founded the Aam Janata Unnayan Party, and Ritabrata Banerjee won from Uluberia Purba Assembly constituency in Howrah district.Sub-event
- Asish Banerjee joined the rebel faction led by Ritabrata Banerjee on August 16, 2026.Sub-event
- Ritabrata Banerjee led a faction appealing to the Election Commission on July 3rd.Sub-event
Ritabrata faction takes control of party headquarters.1 source
The TMC headquarters in Kolkata was occupied by Ritabrata Banerjee's faction, prompting RAF deployment.1 source
Current status update on the faction leading in West Bengal.1 source
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Ritabrata Banerjee
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