JUL 4, 2026
Rebel TMC Faction Seizes Kolkata Party Headquarters
The Trinamool Congress crisis deepened after the rebel faction led by Ritabrata Banerjee took control of the party's Kolkata headquarters, declaring itself the "real" TMC. The takeover came a day after the group approached the Election Commission seeking recognition over the party's name, symbol and leadership, further escalating the political showdown in West Bengal.