TMC Board collapses in Dankuni Municipality as Chairman, Vice-Chairman quit; people chant "chor, chor"
Dankuni Municipality board collapsed after key leaders resigned amid public outcry. West Bengal minister criticized Trinamool's absent councillors for disrupting civic services. A rebel faction announced alternative leadership for the party's national committee. This group claimed support from a majority of the party's elected members. Police secured the party's state office after a reported takeover attempt.