TMC MLA Madan Mitra quits Mamata's faction, joins rebel camp amid ED probe

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Trinamool Congress MLA Madan Mitra has resigned from Mamata Banerjee's faction and joined the rival TMC group led by Ritabrata Banerjee on Wednesday. Mitra cited Abhishek Banerjee's refusal to step down during the party's ongoing internal crisis as a key reason for his departure. The development comes shortly after the Enforcement Directorate issued summons to members of Mitra's family. The ED is currently investigating a municipal recruitment scam in West Bengal. Mitra's exit marks another significant blow to Mamata Banerjee's leadership amid growing dissent within the party.

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