Mamata out of power, how Martyrs’ Day shapes rebel groups’ battle for TMC legacy
Three rival factions of the Trinamool Congress (TMC) plan separate rallies in Kolkata on July 21 to commemorate Martyrs' Day, marking a significant split in the party following Mamata Banerjee's departure from power. This division, unprecedented since the TMC's founding in 1998, reflects a struggle for the party's legacy amid a changing political landscape in West Bengal. The Kolkata Police have issued an order to prevent potential violence during these events, which will not take place at the traditional Central Avenue location.