Mamata Under Pressure As TMC Faces Biggest Rebellion Yet

A major political crisis appears to be unfolding within the Trinamool Congress as a rebel faction backed by 58 MLAs claims to be the 'real TMC'. The crisis intensified after the Speaker recognized rebel leader Ritabrata Banerjee as the Leader of the Opposition. Adding to Mamata Banerjee's troubles, rebel leaders have claimed that several MPs may also desert the party. The resignation of Kolkata Mayor Firhad Hakim has further fueled speculation of widening cracks within the ruling party. The opposition has compared the developments to Maharashtra's 'Shinde model', suggesting a possible large-scale split within the TMC.