Expelled Trinamool Congress leader Ritabrata Banerjee has claimed that West Bengal Assembly Speaker Rathindra Bose appointed him as the Leader of the Opposition. He also stated that the Speaker accepted his rebel group's claim for legislature party status. This development marks a significant escalation in the ongoing internal crisis within the Trinamool Congress.
Ritabrata's Claims and Announcements
Ritabrata Banerjee asserted that his faction represents the real opposition in the Assembly. He announced Javed Khan, Sandeepan Saha, Sabina Yasmin, and Shiuli Saha as deputy leaders of the opposition. The expelled leader urged party chief Mamata Banerjee to become the 'chief advisor' for the rebels, further deepening the rift within the party.
Context of the Internal Crisis
The Trinamool Congress has been facing internal turmoil, with several leaders expressing dissent against the party leadership. Ritabrata Banerjee's expulsion earlier this year was a result of his public criticism of party decisions. His latest move to claim the Leader of the Opposition post is seen as a direct challenge to the party establishment.
Political analysts believe this could lead to a split in the party ahead of the next assembly elections. The Speaker's decision to recognize the rebel group's legislature party status has added a new dimension to the crisis.
