Kakoli Ghosh Dastidar, a rebel Member of Parliament from the Trinamool Congress (TMC), has publicly declared her dissatisfaction with the party's leadership and governance in West Bengal. On Monday, she announced that a faction of 20 MPs has formally requested separate seating arrangements in the Lok Sabha, citing issues such as 'maladministration, lawlessness, and unemployment' as key reasons for their dissent. Dastidar, who has been associated with TMC for 40 years, expressed her frustration over the lack of communication from party leaders, particularly after resigning as District Chairperson following poor election results. She emphasized that her focus remains on national interests and the security of the country, distancing herself from internal party politics. This development marks a significant challenge for TMC, especially after recent electoral defeats, as the faction's request for separate seating could trigger implications under the anti-defection law, which requires a faction to maintain two-thirds of party strength to avoid disqualification. With Dastidar claiming support from 20 MPs, the internal conflict within TMC signals a volatile shift in West Bengal's political landscape.