Trinamool splits, expelled MLA Ritabrata Banerjee is Leader of Opposition in Bengal Assembly

Key points

• Expelled Trinamool Congress MLA Ritabrata Banerjee was appointed Leader of Opposition in the West Bengal Assembly on Wednesday (June 3, 2026).
• Banerjee, who was handed over keys to the LoP chamber, claimed the support of 58 MLAs of Trinamool Congress.
• “We submitted a letter signed by 58 MLAs to the Speaker.
• So far the number is 58 it can increase,” he said at a press conference.
• “We will serve as a responsible Opposition in the 18th West Bengal Legislative Assembly.