The Calcutta High Court has denied interim relief in a case concerning Ritabrata Banerjee's appointment as the Leader of the Opposition in West Bengal. The court’s ruling maintains the Speaker’s decision regarding the leadership position.
This dispute involves ongoing political tensions within the Trinamool Congress (TMC).
Ritabrata Banerjee claims to have the support of 64 MLAs. He is pushing for a floor test to validate his faction’s strength.