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The fall of the twin flowers: How Mamata Banerjee lost control of her party
Published 6 June 2026 ยท politics
Barely a month after a crushing assembly defeat, Mamata Banerjee's Trinamool Congress faces its biggest test as a rebellion threatens to split the party. Fifty-eight
Barely a month after a crushing assembly defeat, Mamata Banerjee's Trinamool Congress faces its biggest test as a rebellion threatens to split the party. Fifty-eight of its 80 MLAs have rallied behind expelled leader Ritabrata Banerjee, who has been recognized as leader of the opposition, challenging the party's direction and Mamata's leadership.
Published: June 6, 2026 โข 2:40 PM IST ยท Updated: June 6, 2026 โข 10:38 PM ISTBy TheBriefWire Editorial Team
Key points
Barely a month after a crushing assembly defeat, Mamata Banerjee's Trinamool Congress faces its biggest test as a rebellion threatens to split the party.
Fifty-eight of its 80 MLAs have rallied behind expelled leader Ritabrata Banerjee, who has been recognized as leader of the opposition, challenging the party's direction and Mamata's leadership.