On June 8, 2026, the internal strife within the Trinamool Congress escalated as 20 of its MPs met with Union Minister Bhupendra Yadav in New Delhi. This meeting, which included notable figures such as Prasun Banerjee and Satabdi Roy, reflects growing dissent within the party following its poor performance in the recent assembly elections. Senior MP Sukhendu Sekhar Roy announced his resignation from both the Rajya Sabha and the party, criticizing its handling of corruption and lack of self-reflection. Meanwhile, leaders of the opposition INDIA bloc convened to address pressing issues, calling for the resignation of Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan. The meeting was attended by key figures like Sonia Gandhi and Mamata Banerjee, emphasizing unity among opposition parties to uphold democratic values. In related news, the West Bengal police arrested Trinamool leader Jahangir Khan near the Nepal border, highlighting ongoing tensions within the party.