Fresh political tremors have hit West Bengal as the Trinamool Congress has expelled two of its MLAs, Sandipan Saha and Ritabrata Banerjee with immediate effect over alleged anti-party activities. The Mamata Banerjee-led party announced disciplinary action after an internal review, citing repeated absence from party-led meetings along with activities and statements considered prejudicial to the party’s interests. The move has triggered intense political discussion across West Bengal, with many now asking whether internal cracks are widening within the Trinamool Congress ahead of crucial political battles. While the TMC leadership has acted firmly, the party has not publicly detailed the exact nature of the alleged violations. As of now, there has been no immediate response from Sandipan Saha or Ritabrata Banerjee following the announcement. WATCH

West Bengal's political landscape has been shaken by a major development after senior Trinamool Congress leader and Rajya Sabha MP Sukhendu Sekhar Ray announced his resignation from both Parliament and the party, marking the first major parliamentary exit from TMC in recent years. The resignation comes at a sensitive moment for the ruling party, which has already been grappling with internal turbulence and political challenges. Ray's departure is being viewed as a significant setback for the TMC leadership, particularly because of his long association with the party and his prominent role in national political debates. Ray's exit is particularly significant because he had often stood by Mamata Banerjee during several major political confrontations and national-level debates. His decision to leave the party therefore carries both symbolic and political weight. WATCH