Mamata’s most trusted aide Sudip Bandyopadhyay may join camp of rebel Trinamool MPs (opens original article in a new tab)

Sudip Bandyopadhyay, a key Trinamool Congress leader, may join rebel MPs, increasing their numbers and reducing Mamata Banerjee's loyalists.

• Sudip Bandyopadhyay, a senior Trinamool Congress MP, met BJP leader Bhupendra Yadav, sparking speculation of joining rebel Trinamool MPs.
• Bandyopadhyay's possible defection would increase the rebel camp's MPs to 20, reducing Mamata Banerjee loyalists to eight.
• Trinamool Congress MLA Kunal Ghosh criticized Bandyopadhyay for shifting allegiance, with his wife also likely joining the rebel MLAs.