Rebel Leader Challenges TMC High Command, Claims 59 MLAs' Support

Mamata Banerjee's Trinamool, it appears, is coming apart at the seams. Trinamool MLA Ritabrata Banerjee, days after his expulsion from the party, arrived at the state Assembly on Wednesday, claiming he has the support of 59 MLAs. The party has 80 MLAs in the 294-member house. Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari, who led the BJP to its first win the state, stands tall with 207 seats. Ritabrata Banerjee is pitching himself as the Leader of the Opposition, brandishing the letters of support to make his case.