Veteran Trinamool leader Madan Mitra, once Mamata Banerjee's trusted aide, resigned from all party posts on Wednesday, marking a significant shift in Bengal's political landscape.
Madan Mitra has joined the rebel camp
Jul 15, 2026
03:30 pm
What's the storyIn a major setback for the Trinamool Congress (TMC), senior leader Madan Mitra, one of Mamata Banerjee's most trusted aides, has resigned and joined the rebel camp led by Leader of Opposition Ritabrata Banerjee.
The development comes after the Enforcement Directorate summoned Mitra's family, including his wife and two sons, in connection with a money laundering probe linked to an alleged municipal recruitment scam.
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