Trinamool to move High Court against Bengal Assembly Speaker's recognition of Ritabrata as LoP
The Trinamool Congress (TMC) plans to challenge the West Bengal Assembly Speaker's decision to recognize rebel leader Ritabrata Banerjee as the Leader of the Opposition. This move follows a significant internal split within the party after its recent defeat in the Assembly elections.
Why it matters
This legal challenge highlights a major political crisis for the TMC, potentially altering the power dynamics and legislative stability in West Bengal.
The TMC will move the Calcutta High Court on Monday (June 8, 2026), challenging the West Bengal Assembly speaker s decision to recognise rebel leader Ritabrata Banerjee as the Leader of the Opposition in the House, party MP Kalyan Banerjee said.
The article reports on the legal actions and political maneuvers of the TMC without taking a side on the legitimacy of the rebellion.
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