'Mamata not merely an adviser': Dissent grows in rebel TMC camp after Ritabrata Banerjee's proposal
Dissent is growing within the rebel faction of the Trinamool Congress (TMC) following a proposal by Ritabrata Banerjee regarding Mamata Banerjee's role. Several legislators are insisting that Mamata should remain the supreme leader of the party rather than being relegated to an advisory position. This internal conflict comes after a significant electoral defeat and highlights the ongoing challenges facing the TMC.
- ▪A group of 58 TMC lawmakers disowned party general secretary Abhishek Banerjee.
- ▪Rebel legislators are demanding that Mamata Banerjee be recognized as the supreme leader of the party.
- ▪The dissent was triggered by a proposal suggesting Mamata serve as a chief adviser to the legislature party.
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'Mamata not merely an adviser': Dissent grows in rebel TMC camp after Ritabrata Banerjee's proposalThe concerns emerged following a meeting of the rebel legislature bloc led by Ritabrata Banerjee, who was recently recognised as the Leader of Opposition. Published on: Jun 05, 2026 8:23 AM ISTEdited by Shivya KanojiaShare viaCopy link A day after a group of 58 Trinamool Congress lawmakers disowned the party’s general secretary, Abhishek Banerjee, the Ritabrata Banerjee-led rebel camp showed its first signs of unease, with several legislators insisting that former Bengal chief minister Mamata Banerjee remain the supreme leader and warning that they may reconsider their place in the bloc if she is reduced to a mere adviser.58 Trinamool Congress lawmakers urged chairperson Mamata Banerjee to…
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