Trinamool Congress chief Mamata Banerjee returned to the streets with a major protest in central Kolkata, vowing to “fight or die” as she accused the BJP of targeting TMC leaders and attempting to weaken the party after the Bengal Assembly elections. However, the dharna highlighted the challenges facing the opposition party, with only five of its 78 MLAs and three MPs attending the event. The protest came amid growing signs of internal unrest, including the absence of 60 MLAs from a recent party meeting, allegations of forged signatures in a leadership letter, and meetings involving expelled legislators. The developments follow a series of defections and resignations within the TMC, fuelling speculation about deepening divisions and a potential organisational crisis within the party.