New Delhi, June 3 -- The Trinamool Congress on Wednesday firmly asserted that senior party leader and MLA Sobhandeb Chattopadhyay is the duly recognised Leader of the Opposition in the West Bengal Assembly, with party MP Sougata Ray citing established legislative precedent and the Speaker's approval to dismiss any ambiguity over the position.
In a statement posted on handle X, Ray said the facts surrounding the appointment were clear and in line with long-standing Assembly practice. He maintained that the recognition of the Leader of the Opposition has historically been based on the recommendation of the concerned party, a convention that has been followed consistently over the years.
"The facts are clear. The letter above spells them out...