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  Big jolt to Mamata: Calcutta HC refuses to stay Bengal Speaker's move to recognise Ritabrata as LoP

  June 18, 2026 23:31 IST

  Justice Krishna Rao, who heard the matter, directed the concerned parties to submit their affidavits. The respondents have been asked to file their affidavit in opposition within three weeks. The petitioner will then be allowed two weeks to submit a reply.

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  Ritabrata Banerjee says TMC faction enjoys backing of 64 Bengal MLAs now, will remain independent

  June 10, 2026 23:30 IST

  On June 3, expelled MLA Ritabrata Banerjee, backed by a bloc of 58 of 80 TMC legislators – more than the two-thirds needed for legislative identity – secured recognition from Assembly Speaker Rathindra Bose as the Leader of the Opposition.