A major political crisis has hit the TMC in West Bengal as 58 MLAs led by Ritabrata Banerjee have rebelled, claiming to be the real TMC. The Speaker has recognized them and appointed Ritabrata as the Leader of the Opposition. Since the group exceeds the two-thirds threshold (54 out of 80 MLAs), they are protected under the Tenth Schedule of the Constitution from disqualification. The rebels have submitted signatures of 58 MLAs, causing a significant stir in the state's political landscape. https://www.dharitri.com/tmc-split-mamata-in-tension-chaos-in-west-bengal-politics/ #creator program