Kolkata, June 10 -- Amid intensifying internal turmoil within the Trinamool Congress (TMC), rebel leader Ritabrata Banerjee has categorically dismissed rumours of a potential merger between the dissident faction and the Congress party.

Banerjee, who was recently recognised as the Leader of the Opposition (LoP) by the West Bengal Assembly Speaker, claimed that his camp now commands the support of 64 MLAs, an increase from the 58 who initially signed the letter of support. He asserted that these legislators are preparing to formally submit a letter to the Speaker to solidify their position.

"The count is currently 64 (MLAs). These people will come and submit a letter to the Speaker," Ritabrata Banerjee told ANI.

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