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Rebel leaders claim support from a section of MLAs as speculation over a possible split intensifies, though no official confirmation has emerged.
June 3, 2026: Fresh speculation over internal divisions has emerged within the Trinamool Congress (TMC) in West Bengal, with rebel leaders claiming that a significant number of party MLAs are moving towards a separate faction. According to these claims, efforts are underway to secure the support required under anti-defection provisions to sustain a breakaway group within the Assembly.
The rebel camp has reportedly stated that at least 52 MLAs would be needed to meet the legal threshold and has claimed that signatures of supporting legislators are being collected for submission to the Assembly Speaker. The developments have fueled political debate, with allegations that dissatisfaction is growing among some members of the ruling party.
Critics have also alleged that decision-making within the party is highly centralized and that dissenting voices are not being adequately accommodated. The controversy gained momentum after reports suggested that only a limited number of MLAs attended a recent party meeting, prompting questions about internal unity. However, the claims remain unverified, and any potential split would ultimately depend on constitutional procedures, anti-defection rules, and the Speaker’s assessment.