Madan Mitra claims he joined rebel TMC faction to challenge BJP
After aligning with the dissident group headed by Ritabrata Banerjee, TMC legislator Madan Mitra clarified that his departure from Mamata Banerjee's faction was not driven by concerns over ED investigations. He stated that his goal was to back a fresh and more proactive version of the Trinamool to effectively counter the BJP. Regarding his exit, Mitra remarked, "She (Mamata Banerjee) pushed me out, so I walked away."