TMC Mutiny Rocked Mamata; Expelled MLA Secures LoP Post |Democracy 'Doubters' Divided? India Upfront

In this episode of India Upfront, anchor Pranesh Roy discusses a turbulent phase in opposition politics, from the growing rebellion within All India Trinamool Congress to the changing political equations across states. As Mamata Banerjee faces questions over dissent within her party, an expelled MLA securing the Leader of Opposition post has intensified the political debate in West Bengal. Meanwhile, Rahul Gandhi attended the swearing-in ceremony of D. K. Shivakumar in Karnataka, marking yet another major political event in a month of rapid leadership changes. With opposition parties speaking about democracy, dissent and institutional issues, critics argue that internal divisions are increasingly becoming difficult to ignore. Watch the full discussion to know more. Connect with Pranesh Roy On X: https://x.com/roypranesh #mamtabanerjee #rahulgandhi #dkshivakumar #tmc #congress #westbengal #indiaupfront #praneshroy #timesnow #englishnews Times Now - Times Now News channel examines news with in-depth analysis. We provide much more than the latest news and breaking news of the day. Times Network houses upscale television channels. Times Network takes the lead with its ground-breaking innovation and disruption of a new content category. The Times Network channels, which have a global footprint in 100 countries, inform, entertain, and engage viewers of all ages with fascinating and intriguing content, news, and information. Subscribe to our channel - https://bit.ly/SubscribeToTimesNow Check out our website: https://www.timesnownews.com Times Now News App : https://bit.ly/3AD5qqN Connect with us on our social media handles: Facebook:   / timesnow   Twitter:   / timesnow   Instagram:   / timesnow   Subscribe to our other network channels: Times Now Navbharat: https://bit.ly/SubscribeToTNNavbharat Zoom: https://bit.ly/SubscribeToZoom Mirror Now: https://bit.ly/SubscribeToMirrorNow ET Now: https://bit.ly/SubscribeToETNow TN+: https://bit.ly/SubscribeToTNPlus Chapters: 0:00 The Opposition's Existential Crisis: Dethroning Modi 1:06 Rahul Gandhi's Actions vs. Claims: A Democratic Paradox 2:10 Disarray in the Anti-Modi Front: Dreams Turned Nightmares 3:00 West Bengal's Political Turmoil: Mamta Banerjee's Sidelining 6:09 The State of Democracy in India: Is It Under Siege? 10:01 Understanding Electoral Dynamics: Why Leaders Fail to Win 14:33 The Role of BJP in Shaping Opposition: A Critical Analysis 18:10 The Future of Indian Democracy: Youth Perspectives and Challenges 23:40 The Opposition's Directionless Strategy: Blame Game or Reality?