The rebel faction within Trinamool Congress, led by MP Kakoli Ghosh Dastidar, claims its support has risen to 22 MPs, signaling growing challenges for Mamata Banerjee's leadership.
Rebel TMC faction claims 22 MP supporters, seeking separate bloc recognition to avoid anti-defection law and challenge Banerjee's leadership. Party fracture extends to MLAs; 60 of 80 have joined separate bloc under new leadership, significantly weakening Banerjee's control.
The rebel faction claims to have 22 MPs
Jun 14, 2026
06:33 pm
What's the storyA group of rebel Trinamool Congress (TMC) leaders has gone to Bhupender Yadav's residence in Delhi.
The dissident faction now claims to have the support of 22 parliamentarians, further weakening party chief Mamata Banerjee.
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