Mamata hits out at Trinamool rebels, dares them to join BJP
Mamata Banerjee has publicly criticized Trinamool Congress rebels for defecting to the BJP and challenged them to officially join the opposition. She also expressed defiance regarding the potential loss of her party's election symbol amid ongoing political instability in West Bengal.
Why it matters
Internal party fractures and legal battles over symbols significantly impact the political landscape and electoral outcomes in India.
Trinamool Congress chairperson and former West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Saturday (July 4, 2026) hit out at party rebels and said that they had committed betrayal after winning on the party symbol and dared them to join the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) .
The article focuses heavily on Banerjee's perspective and grievances, though it maintains a reporting tone.
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