Multiple reports say Anubrata Mandal, described as a loyalist to West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee, has joined a breakaway “TMC rebel” group. The Times of India frames the move as another political setback for Banerjee, while India Today similarly reports Mandal’s shift away from the main TMC fold. According to these accounts, Mandal’s decision signals further internal realignment within the Trinamool Congress amid ongoing tensions and factional activity. The reports do not provide additional details on the rebel camp’s leadership structure, Mandal’s specific role there, or the immediate political impact on the ruling party. Taken together, the articles present the same core development: a person identified with Banerjee’s camp is now part of the rebel faction. The reports also imply that this may intensify scrutiny of party unity and decision-making within TMC, though the specific consequences are not detailed in the available text.