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Expelled TMC leader Ritabrata Banerjee claims Speaker recognized him as opposition leader, signaling a major internal crisis. Fifty-eight rebel MLAs support this move, proposing a new leadership structure. This revolt, the party's biggest challenge, follows a significant election defeat and has prompted a TMC organizational overhaul.

Trinamool Congress faces a significant crisis with a faction claiming majority MLA support. The West Bengal assembly speaker's role is crucial in identifying the "original party," a decision guided by the Supreme Court's directives on party constitution and leadership structure outside the assembly, not just legislative numbers.

On May 9, Trinamool Congress national general secretary Abhishek Banerjee wrote to the assembly speaker proposing senior party leader Sobhandeb Chattopadhyay's name as the leader of opposition. TMC MLAs Ritabrata Banerjee and Sandipan Saha, however, complained to the speaker alleging that "no resolution was adopted regarding the selection of the leader of opposition on May 6."

Days after TMC’s 15-year rule ended, a rebel bloc of 58 MLAs seized control of the legislature party, and won recognition from the Assembly Speaker. Their rebellion is aimed less at Mamata Banerjee and more at her nephew and political heir, Abhishek Banerjee

Barely a month after a crushing assembly defeat, Mamata Banerjee's Trinamool Congress faces its biggest test as a rebellion threatens to split the party. Fifty-eight of its 80 MLAs have rallied behind expelled leader Ritabrata Banerjee, who has been recognized as leader of the opposition, challenging the party's direction and Mamata's leadership.

DK Shivakumar, a seasoned politician, has finally achieved his long-held ambition of becoming Karnataka chief minister. His journey, marked by strategic alliances, organizational prowess, and a vow made in prison, saw him overcome political rivals and legal challenges. Shivakumar's transformation from a video parlor owner to a powerful leader is a testament to his resilience and political acumen.

Congress leader Vijay Wadettiwar criticized Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis's motorcycle ride to Vidhan Bhavan as a publicity stunt, questioning the vehicle's compliance and the police's selective enforcement. The ride, accompanied by Ashish Shelar, aimed to promote fuel conservation following PM Modi's appeal. Minister Nitesh Rane also walked to a cabinet meeting, emphasizing austerity.

A faction of AIADMK MLAs has defied party leader Edappadi Palaniswami, announcing support for Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay's government and quitting the NDA alliance. This move raises questions about disqualification under anti-defection laws, as their actions may be construed as voluntarily giving up party membership, even without a formal merger.

AIADMK faces a potential Shiv Sena-style split in Tamil Nadu after a fractured mandate. Rebel MLAs defied a party whip to support the new government, dividing the party. This move mirrors the Shiv Sena crisis and raises questions about AIADMK's future, its leadership, and control over its symbol.

NCP (SP) leader Anil Deshmukh has demanded the death penalty for the accused in the horrific sexual assault and murder of a four-year-old girl in Pune. He urged a fast-track trial and criticized the delay in implementing the Shakti Act, a stringent law aimed at curbing crimes against women and girls, which he believes would have ensured swifter justice.

Actor-politician Vijay's TVK party emerged as the single-largest force in Tamil Nadu, winning 108 seats. Despite this, Governor Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar has paused an invitation to form the government, citing an "unestablished majority." This has triggered a constitutional showdown, with legal experts debating the governor's discretionary powers and the necessity of a floor test before an invitation.