Mamata Banerjee, the leader of the Trinamool Congress (TMC), is experiencing significant political challenges as internal divisions and external pressures mount. Rebel leader Ritabrata Banerjee has claimed the Leader of Opposition post, stating that the West Bengal Assembly speaker has recognized the rebel faction's bid. Supported by 58 dissident MLAs, Banerjee has urged Mamata to guide the legislature party, while announcing a new leadership structure that includes Akhruzzaman as chief whip. Compounding these issues, Firhad Hakim, a prominent TMC leader and close aide to Mamata, has resigned as Kolkata Mayor, a request accepted by Mamata Banerjee. This resignation follows a wave of resignations among TMC councillors in the Kolkata Municipal Corporation. Additionally, Abhishek Banerjee, the party's second-in-command, has been summoned by the Enforcement Directorate to appear regarding a case of irregularities in primary school recruitment. These developments highlight a turbulent phase for the TMC, particularly after its recent electoral defeat to the Bharatiya Janata Party in West Bengal.