TMC Chief Mamata Banerjee Tells Rebels To Quit Before July 21 Rally, Says TMC Won't Be Weakened

Ahead of the July 21 Martyrs' Day rally, TMC chief Mamata Banerjee issued a direct challenge to party rebels, asking those planning to leave to do so before the event. Her remarks came after Rajya Sabha MP Koel Mallick resigned amid a wave of defections that has rocked the party. Mamata accused the BJP and investigative agencies of pressuring leaders and martyrs' families while insisting that TMC remains strong enough to rebuild. She also criticised the Centre over its handling of Sonam Wangchuk's hunger strike.