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Trinamool Congress MLA Madan Mitra on Monday targeted Mamata Banerjee and Abhishek Banerjee while addressing the Martyrs' Day rally held by the "real" Trinamool faction at Mayo Road. Addressing the gathering, he said, "Leave Abhishek; I am giving you one month," and urged Mamata Banerjee to join the faction. He also said, "Admit that you were blinded by affection for your son," and claimed she would be welcomed if she decided to join them.
According to the information provided, Madan Mitra recently left Mamata Banerjee's faction and joined Ritabrata Banerjee's camp after meeting him and his associates at the Assembly. He had earlier alleged that the party was splitting because of Abhishek Banerjee and repeated his criticism of both leaders during Monday's rally. He also appealed to people to leave Abhishek Banerjee's side and join the "real" Trinamool.
The information also states that Madan Mitra had previously criticised Abhishek Banerjee over his political style and reiterated during a recent social media broadcast that he would not be intimidated. During the rally, Abhishek Banerjee also criticised the dissident leaders and urged Mamata Banerjee not to readmit those who had left the party, even if they later sought to return.