Sudip Bandyopadhyay joins TMC rebel faction, deepening Mamata Banerjee's party crisis

Sudip Bandyopadhyay has aligned himself with a rebel faction of the Trinamool Congress. The move marks a merger between Bandyopadhyay and the breakaway group. The development adds pressure to Mamata Banerjee's leadership of the party. Party insiders view the merger as a sign of growing dissent within TMC ranks. The rebel faction had previously split from the main party over policy disagreements. Bandyopadhyay's decision underscores the deepening crisis in the party. Analysts suggest the split could affect upcoming electoral strategies. Observers will watch how Banerjee responds to the mounting challenges.