Following a recent state election defeat, the former Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee and current opposition leader has returned to street protests, staging a sit-in demonstration. The protest was organised in response to attacks on TMC leaders, workers, and vandalisation of party offices in the state. Despite the lack of police permission to continue the demonstration until the evening, the opposition leader gathered with veteran party loyalists at an alternative venue designated by the authorities. The demonstration marks the first major public protest by the party since the new government took power. While the new administration begins its governance with announcements like free bus rides for women, the opposition camp is grappling with internal challenges, including the recent expulsion of two legislators for anti-party activities.