64 of 80 TMC MLAs turn rebel? Trouble mounts for Mamata as Ritabrata ready for floor test
West Bengal opposition leader Ritabrata Banerjee claims that 64 out of 80 Trinamool Congress (TMC) MLAs have joined a rebellion against the party leadership. He has submitted a list to the Speaker and is calling for a floor test to prove his majority.
Why it matters
This internal political crisis threatens the stability of the TMC government in West Bengal and could lead to a significant shift in state power dynamics.
Order floor test : Ritabrata Banerjee claims support of 64 TMC MLAs, submits list to Speaker | India News - The Times of India
The framing focuses heavily on the 'rebel' narrative and the potential downfall of the incumbent party, which is a common angle in opposition-aligned reporting.
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