TMC rift deepens: Rebel faction locks Kolkata party office, stakes claim over symbol and funds

A fierce internal battle erupted within the Trinamool Congress as a rebel faction, led by Ritabrata Banerjee, seized control of the party's Kolkata office. This move follows the rebels staking a claim to the party's symbol and funds with the Election Commission. The Mamata Banerjee-led faction expressed strong disapproval, highlighting that the rebel MLAs were elected under her leadership. The divide appears to stem from the party's recent election defeat.

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