Mamata Banerjee's loyalist Anubrata Mandal joins Ritabrata-led rebel faction, named Birbhum district president

In a significant political shift, Anubrata Mandal, a close aide to West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee, has officially joined a breakaway faction led by Ritabrata Banerjee. Mandal has now been named the president of the faction in Birbhum district, which raises questions about internal dissent within the ruling party. This move could potentially destabilize Mamata Banerjee's hold on her political base, especially in a region where her party has traditionally enjoyed strong support. The ramifications of this defection might lead to a reevaluation of the political landscape in West Bengal.