TMC split explained: Ritabrata Banerjee on corruption, power, and rebellion

In this episode of Frontline Conversations, Ritabrata Banerjee, Leader of the Opposition, Trinamool Legislative Party, speaks about the political upheaval that has shaken West Bengal politics following the Assembly election results. Banerjee discusses the rebellion by a majority of Trinamool MLAs, allegations of internal authoritarianism, the growing influence of Abhishek Banerjee within the party, and why many legislators believe the party leadership became disconnected from grassroots workers. He also addresses claims that the rebellion benefits the BJP, reflects on Mamata Banerjee's future role in the party, and outlines his vision for a more democratic and constructive opposition in West Bengal. Chapters: 01:58 | Why TMC MLAs rebelled 04:00 | Forged signatures, CID probe & Assembly controversy 06:20 | Attack on Abhishek Banerjee's leadership 08:10 | TMC Ignored ground reality 10:11 | Will More TMC MLAs switch sides? 14:26 | Mamata Banerjee's new role after the revolt 16:17 | Has Mamata lost control of Trinamool Congress? 17:16 | Are the rebels secretly helping BJP? 19:15 | Corruption allegations and the role of IPAC 22:32 | Battle for the TMC symbol: What's next? 23:54 | INDIA alliance, 2029 elections & future strategy 24:54 | Closing remarks Perfect for: • Viewers interested in West Bengal politics and Trinamool Congress developments • Students, researchers, and followers of Indian political affairs • Audiences tracking the future of Mamata Banerjee and the INDIA alliance • Those interested in party democracy, political leadership, and factional politics • Anyone seeking to understand the significance of the Trinamool rebellion Credits: Host: Suhrid Sankar Chattopadhyay Camera: Jayanta Shaw Editing: Razal Pareed Producers: Kavya Pradeep M and Mridula Vijayarangakumar #MamataBanerjee #trinamool #westbengal #RitobrataBanerjee #tmc #WestBengalPolitics #AbhishekBanerjee #BJP #IndiaAlliance #PoliticalInterview #BengalNews #IndianPolitics #WestBengal #OppositionPolitics If you found this discussion insightful, don't forget to like, share, and subscribe to Frontline for more in-depth conversations. Subscribe to Frontline: https://frontline.thehindu.com/online-subscription/ Follow us on: Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/frontlineindia/ Twitter - https://twitter.com/frontline\_india Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/frontline.magazine LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/frontline-magazine-b12921295/