Kamarhati legislator Madan Mitra, a long-time aide of Mamata Banerjee, has joined the rebel faction within the Trinamool Congress (TMC), led by Ritabrata Banerjee.This move has strengthened the rebel camp, which now claims to have at least 65 members out of TMC's original 80 lawmakers.

Mitra resigned from key party positions, citing dissatisfaction with Abhishek Banerjee's leadership and allegations that the party is being controlled by a single individual.He accused Abhishek of authoritarian practices and claimed the party's decline is due to his influence.Mamata Banerjee condemned the rebels as traitors, accusing them of using investigations against Abhishek as an excuse for their actions.The rebel faction also includes Anubrata Mondal, who joined after being summoned by police in an old case.The political rift highlights internal tensions within TMC ahead of key elections.