Ritabrata says he has support of 65 Trinamool MLAs, dares rivals to take floor test (opens original article in a new tab)

Expelled TMC MLA Ritabrata Banerjee claims 65 MLAs support him as Leader of the Opposition and challenges rivals to a floor test, while the Calcutta High Court questions the Speaker's recognition of his leadership amid competing proposals.

• Ritabrata Banerjee claims 65 Trinamool Congress MLAs support him as Leader of the Opposition
• Speaker Rathindra Bose did not invite MLAs loyal to Mamata Banerjee to BAC meeting
• Calcutta High Court questioned Speaker's authority to recognize Leader of the Opposition with two competing proposals
• Ritabrata's support increased from 58 to 65 MLAs since June 3