Abhishek Banerjee dared TMC dissidents to return, pledging to resign within an hour if they did, while accusing defectors of seeking BJP's protection from investigations.

The rebel leaders were joining the BJP only out of fear of the Enforcement Directorate and the Central Bureau of Investigation, claimed the former CM.

Abhishek Banerjee vows to resign if rebel leaders return to Trinamool Congress, amid ongoing criticism and party turmoil.