‘There was no way to raise our grievances within Trinamool’, says Ritabrata Banerjee
Ritabrata Banerjee, a former Trinamool Congress leader, discusses his departure from the party and his transition to the opposition. He cites internal corruption and a lack of democratic processes as the primary reasons for his revolt.
Why it matters
The internal political instability in West Bengal reflects broader tensions within Indian regional political parties.
Expelled Trinamool Congress leader and newly appointed Leader of Opposition in the West Bengal Assembly, Ritabrata Banerjee, spoke to The Hindu , explaining the reasons and timing of his revolt, his relationship with the ruling BJP, and hinting at a split in the parliamentary party in Delhi too.
The interview format allows the subject to present his grievances, which are critical of the ruling party, though the outlet maintains a standard journalistic approach.
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