The Trinamool Congress (TMC) is experiencing significant internal conflict following claims by MP Kakoli Ghosh Dastidar that she has the support of 20 lawmakers for separate seating in the Lok Sabha. This assertion raises the possibility of forming a faction that could avoid disqualification under the anti-defection law, as the TMC currently holds 28 seats. Reports indicate that meetings took place in New Delhi, involving TMC MPs and BJP leaders, further complicating the party's dynamics after a disappointing performance in the West Bengal Assembly elections. TMC leaders have expressed strong opposition to the breakaway claim, asserting that MPs should resign if they wish to support the BJP. The situation highlights the ongoing struggle for control within the TMC, with the party's leadership facing challenges from within its ranks. As of now, the Lok Sabha Speaker's office has not provided any official response to the request for separate seating, and the authenticity of the claimed support remains unverified.