Fresh signs of internal turmoil have emerged within the Trinamool Congress (TMC) after expelled MLA Ritabrata Banerjee arrived at the West Bengal Assembly on Wednesday carrying a letter that he claimed reflected support from a substantial section of the party’s legislators. The development comes at a politically sensitive time for the TMC, which is attempting to recover from its recent electoral defeat in West Bengal and reorganize its opposition strategy.

According to sources familiar with the situation, the rebel camp is actively trying to consolidate support from as many as 59 MLAs, a figure that would represent nearly three-fourths of the TMC’s current strength of 80 members in the Assembly. While the exact number of legislators backing the dissident group remains unclear, the move has intensified speculation about a possible split within the party and raised questions about its internal unity.

The crisis follows the TMC’s heavy defeat in the recent West Bengal Assembly elections, which resulted in the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), led by Suvendu Adhikari in the state, assuming power. Since the election outcome, political observers have closely monitored developments within the TMC, particularly as senior leaders and legislators assess the party’s future direction under founder and former Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee.

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Signs of dissatisfaction have become increasingly visible over the past few weeks. Several party legislators have reportedly remained absent from important organizational meetings and public demonstrations organized by the TMC leadership. Notably, a number of MLAs did not participate in a protest led by Mamata Banerjee, further fueling speculation about divisions within the opposition party.

Political discussions in West Bengal have also centered on reports of alleged behind-the-scenes meetings involving disgruntled TMC leaders. Some members of the party believe the rebel faction is attempting to gather support exceeding the two-thirds threshold required under India's anti-defection provisions. Achieving such a number could potentially allow legislators to shift political allegiance without facing disqualification under the law.

The latest developments have added uncertainty to West Bengal’s political landscape and created a significant challenge for the TMC leadership. While no formal split has been announced and party leaders have yet to publicly acknowledge the extent of the rebellion, the actions of expelled leaders and the reported efforts to mobilize legislators are likely to remain under close scrutiny in the coming days as the state’s political dynamics continue to evolve.

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