'TMC Will Not Survive': Sukhendu Sekhar Ray Says Trinamool MPs May Join Rebellion After MLA Revolt

Published 7 June 2026 · politics

'TMC Will Not Survive': Sukhendu Sekhar Ray Says Trinamool MPs May Join Rebellion After MLA Revolt Published By, Last Updated: June 07, 2026, 08:25 IST

'TMC Will Not Survive': Sukhendu Sekhar Ray Says Trinamool MPs May Join Rebellion After MLA Revolt Published By, Last Updated: June 07, 2026, 08:25 IST The developments come after around 60 of the party’s 80 MLAs backed expelled MLA Ritabrata Banerjee as the Leader of the Opposition in the West Bengal Assembly. Rapid Read Trinamool Congress Rajya Sabha MP Sukhendu Sekhar Ray Trinamool Congress Rajya Sabha MP Sukhendu Sekhar Ray on Saturday claimed that recent developments within the party could have far-reaching political consequences, including possible repercussions in Parliament. Referring to the reported walkout of a large number of Assembly members, Ray said, “The incident where 60 out of 80 members completely walked out of the Assembly and declared a rebellion is unprecedented. This party will not survive." He further suggested that the developments could extend beyond the state legislature and affect the party’s parliamentary ranks. “It is impossible that this will not have an impact on the MPs. Something major is about to unfold in the Lok Sabha very soon. After the Lok Sabha, the Rajya Sabha will likely follow," he said. Speaking on the possibility of a dispute over the party’s identity, Ray said the issue of the party symbol and name would be decided under established Election Commission procedures.

“The loss of the party symbol and name is a standard procedure. The Election Commission has specific rules regarding this," he said, adding that whichever faction secures the support of a majority of office-bearers would likely gain control. “There are past precedents for this. Legal battles will ensue, and the matter will ultimately head to court," Ray added. The developments come after around 60 of the party’s 80 MLAs backed expelled MLA Ritabrata Banerjee as the Leader of the Opposition in the West Bengal Assembly. Rebels MLAs Back Mamata Several rebel MLAs who have backed Ritabrata Banerjee as Leader of the Opposition have nevertheless reiterated their allegiance to Mamata Banerjee, signalling that support for the new arrangement does not diminish her standing within the party. At a meeting on Thursday, Ritabrata reportedly proposed that Mamata Banerjee could serve as the “chief adviser" to a restructured legislature party. The suggestion, however, did not sit well with a section of the rebel camp. “We were told that the party would continue under Mamata Banerjee’s leadership. She is not merely an adviser. We want the party to function under her leadership," rebel MLA Gulshan Mullick told PTI.