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Calcutta HC refuses interim order on Bengal Assembly Speaker's decision over LoP appointment

The Calcutta High Court has refused an interim order regarding the appointment of Ritabrata Banerjee as Leader of Opposition. TMC MLA Sobhandeb Chattopadhyay challenged the Speaker's decision. The court will hear the matter again on July 28. Respondents must file affidavits within three weeks. The breakaway group claims support from…

The Economic Times

After the poll debacle, the revolt: How Mamata is losing control of her TMC

“In nightmares and terror, you protected me on your lap, you affectionate mother…” Ritabrata Banerjee was passionately reciting the full version of Rabindranath Tagore's Jana Gana Mana on March 9 when Mamata Banerjee abruptly cut him short.

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'Official' Trinamool rejects rebel MLAs' move to back expelled leader Ritabrata for LoP post

A political rift has emerged within the Trinamool Congress legislative party. A group of dissident MLAs has backed expelled leader Ritabrata Banerjee for the post of Leader of Opposition. This move challenges the party's official decision to appoint Sobhandeb Chattopadhyay. The development has created a split within the legislative party,…

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Signature forgery case: Cal HC permits Abhishek Banerjee to file plea seeking protection from coercive action

The Calcutta High Court has allowed TMC MP Abhishek Banerjee to file a petition. He seeks protection from the state CID's actions. The CID is investigating alleged forgery of TMC MLAs' signatures. This relates to appointing Sobhandeb Chattopadhyay as leader of opposition. The matter is expected to be heard soon.

The Economic Times

Trinamool Congress heading for split similar to those seen in Maharashtra, claims West Bengal minister Tapas Roy

West Bengal minister Tapas Roy stated the Trinamool Congress is facing a split. He cited internal contradictions and leader dissatisfaction. Roy believes the party will fragment and disappear from the state. Senior TMC MLA Sobhandeb Chattopadhyay countered, asserting party unity and Mamata Banerjee's continued control. Expelled MLA Ritabrata Banerjee claimed…

The Economic Times

Majority of TMC MLAs will remain with Mamata: Sobhandeb amid split speculations

Senior Trinamool Congress leader Sobhandeb Chattopadhyay stated most party MLAs will stay with Mamata Banerjee. He alleged ruling party attempts to engineer defections and destabilize the opposition. Speculation of a breakaway faction led by expelled MLA Ritabrata Banerjee has intensified. Chattopadhyay maintained the party remains united and the old guard…

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Bharatiya Janata Party not seeking revenge against Trinamool Congress, CID notice to Abhishek over two MLAs' complaint: Suvendu Adhikari

West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari stated the Crime Investigation Department (CID) notice to MP Abhishek Banerjee stemmed from a complaint by two Trinamool Congress MLAs. They alleged their signatures were forged on a party resolution. TMC expelled the two legislators for anti-party activities. Adhikari asserted the BJP government is…

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INDIA alliance will take power at Centre and restore order in Manipur: Mamata

The BJP MLAs who participated in the debate opposed the motion which was tabled by Trinamool Congress members including Minister Sobhandeb Chattopadhyay.

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