Kolkata, June 3 -- Trinamool Congress (TMC) MLA Reyat Hossain Sarkar on Wednesday dismissed speculation of a split within the party amid the ongoing internal crisis over the appointment of the Leader of Opposition (LoP), asserting that the legislators continued to stand with the party and recognise Mamata Banerjee as their leader.

Speaking to ANI, Sarkar denied allegations of rebellion and said the MLAs remained committed to the Trinamool Congress.

"No, the party will not split. We were elected as representatives of the TMC. We were elected under the TMC's party symbol. We contested the election using Didi's photo; the party selected us as its candidates. We continue to acknowledge the party's authority, and we continue to recognise Did...