Loyal Opposition On West Bengal, its politics after the poll | The Hindu Editorial

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The Trinamool Congress faces a deep internal crisis after rebel MLA Ritabrata Banerjee was recognised as Leader of the Opposition in the West Bengal Assembly, challenging the party leadership backed by Abhishek Banerjee. Allegations of forged signatures, a CID probe, and growing defections have intensified the turmoil. The development follows the TMC’s election defeat and highlights long-standing issues of factionalism, corruption allegations, and political instability in the state.