# Trinamool Congress internal crisis and legal disputes > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/trinamool-congress-internal-crisis-and-legal-disputes > Updated: 2026-08-25T13:02:35.000Z. Sources: 3. Developments: 2. The Trinamool Congress (TMC) is experiencing a significant internal crisis in West Bengal, marked by a factional split between the ‘Kalighat group’ led by Mamata Banerjee and an opposing faction led by Ritabrata Banerjee. The two groups have prepared to hold separate events to mark the foundation day of the TMC Student Council following previous confrontations. The instability has led to legal and political escalation. The Supreme Court of India has issued notices to approximately 20 rebel TMC MPs who joined the BJP-led National Democratic Alliance (NDA), following a petition alleging their actions constitute anti-party activity. In response to these developments, BJP MP Rahul Sinha has criticized the TMC leadership, attributing the party’s instability to the policies of Mamata Banerjee and Abhishek Banerjee. Sinha also linked broader regional tensions to the situation, alleging the influence of Maoist and Naxalite ideologies at Jadavpur University. ## Timeline ### 2026-08-25: BJP MP Rahul Sinha criticizes Trinamool Congress and Mamata Banerjee BJP MP Rahul Sinha criticized the Trinamool Congress over internal dissent and alleged Maoist influence at Jadavpur University, blaming Mamata Banerjee’s policies for the party's instability. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/bjp-mp-rahul-sinha-criticizes-trinamool-congress-and-mamata-banerjee ### 2026-08-25: Trinamool Congress faces factional split and Supreme Court scrutiny The Trinamool Congress faces a dual crisis as internal factions led by Mamata Banerjee and Ritabrata Banerjee clash, while the Supreme Court issues notices to 20 rebel MPs who joined the NDA. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/trinamool-congress-faces-factional-split-and-supreme-court-scrutiny --- Cite as: Trinamool Congress internal crisis and legal disputes. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/trinamool-congress-internal-crisis-and-legal-disputes