The Trinamool Congress is facing an internal split in West Bengal following the expulsion of two legislators and claims of a widespread rebellion.

This rift threatens the stability of the party's leadership in Kolkata. If a significant number of lawmakers defect, it could jeopardize the current administration's legislative majority and influence in the state.

Party leaders Mamata Banerjee and Abhishek Banerjee have held meetings in Kolkata to prevent further fragmentation. The tension escalated after the party expelled two MLAs, Ritabrata Bandopadhyay and Sandipan Saha, over a dispute involving a signature row [1].

Adding to the instability, suspended leader Riju Dutta has challenged the party leadership. Dutta said, "We are real TMC, 50 MLAs with us" [2]. This claim suggests a deep division within the ranks that extends beyond the expelled members.

The current situation has led to comparisons with previous political shifts in the region. Party officials are working to keep the organization intact as the internal power struggle continues to play out in public.

While the leadership attempts to consolidate power, the presence of disgruntled members creates a volatile environment. The dispute centers on both the specific signature row, and a broader struggle for influence within the party hierarchy [1], [2].

“We are real TMC, 50 MLAs with us”

The alleged support of 50 MLAs for a suspended leader indicates a potential crisis of legitimacy for the Trinamool Congress leadership. If these numbers are accurate, the party faces a systemic breakdown that could lead to a formal split or a significant shift in the West Bengal legislative balance.