Trinamool rebels remove Mamata as the party chairperson
Rebel MLAs of the Trinamool Congress have declared the removal of Mamata Banerjee as party chairperson, appointing Arup Roy in her place. Loyalists have dismissed the move as a 'comedy show' and a circus, asserting that the party cannot exist without its founder.
Why it matters
This internal power struggle signals significant political instability within a major Indian political party, potentially impacting regional governance.
Rebel MLAs of the Trinamool Congress on Monday (June 22, 2026) removed party founder and former Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee from the post of chairperson at a meeting held in Kolkata on Monday (June 22, 2026).
The article presents both the claims of the rebel faction and the dismissive response from the party loyalists, maintaining a balanced reporting style.
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