Kolkata/IBNS, June 3 -- The internal conflict within the Trinamool Congress (TMC) intensified on Tuesday after West Bengal Assembly Speaker Rathindra Bose recognised expelled party MLA Ritabrata Banerjee as the Leader of the Opposition.

The development marked a significant escalation in the ongoing power struggle within the party following its defeat in the Assembly elections.

Shortly after the Speaker's decision, Banerjee was formally handed the keys to the chamber designated for the Leader of the Opposition in the Assembly, underlining the official recognition of his position.

Speaker approves Ritabrata's claim

The decision came after a large group of TMC legislators submitted letters backing Ritabrata Banerjee for the post.

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