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20 rebel TMC MPs seek merger with NCPI
The Hindu··15 Jun
The Hindu reported that 20 rebel Trinamool Congress Lok Sabha MPs met Speaker Om Birla and submitted a letter announcing their decision to merge with the National Citizens Party of India. The rebels said they would work with Prime Minister Narendra Modi and the NDA.
Prism
What It Means For You
- The split could reshape Bengal politics and the balance in Parliament.
- Anti-defection law will determine whether rebels keep their seats safely.
- Mamata Banerjee's hold over the TMC name and parliamentary group is now under challenge.
What's Happening
- Rebel TMC MPs met Speaker Om Birla.
- They sought merger with the National Citizens Party of India.
- The loyalist camp submitted a counter-letter through Abhishek Banerjee.
Numbers Matter
- TMC had 28 Lok Sabha MPs after one MP's death.
- The rebels claim support of 20 MPs.
- Two-thirds merger protection is central to the legal strategy.
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