From 'accidental' meeting to Assembly coup: 13 days that split TMC

A swift 13-day period saw a major split in the TMC party. An "accidental" meeting, signature forgery claims, and resentment over Abhishek Banerjee's influence fueled the rebellion. 58 MLAs ultimately took control of the legislature wing, electing Ritabrata Banerjee as their leader. This marked the first significant rupture in the party's history.