TMC split deepens as Mamata, Ritabrata camps move EC, stake claim of party control

The rift within the Trinamool Congress (TMC) has intensified as two rival factions, led by Mamata Banerjee and rebel leader Ritabrata Mukherjee, separately approached the Election Commission, each asserting control over the party and its election symbol. The rebel group claims backing from 65 of the party's 80 legislators, escalating the political turmoil within TMC. This internal discord could have significant implications for the party's future, especially in the context of upcoming state elections, potentially leading to a fragmented electoral front and challenging the TMC's dominance in West Bengal.