Mamata Banerjee has delivered a sharp political counterattack against the BJP, dismissing criticism over her age and asserting that she will continue fighting for the people despite the ongoing political turbulence within the Trinamool Congress. Addressing supporters, Mamata responded strongly to remarks made by her political opponents, declaring, "I will stay alive till I see your end," in what has become one of her strongest statements amid the escalating political confrontation in West Bengal. Rejecting suggestions that age should define political leadership, she argued that a leader should be judged by commitment, work and impact rather than years. WATCH

Senior Trinamool Congress leader and former West Bengal minister Madan Mitra has resigned from all party posts and joined the rebel TMC faction led by Ritabrata Banerjee, dealing a fresh setback to Mamata Banerjee's party. After switching camps, Mitra launched a sharp attack on Abhishek Banerjee, alleging that the party had become centered around him and claiming he had urged Abhishek to step aside to help rebuild the organisation. The move comes amid growing dissent within the TMC following its recent electoral defeat.