Rebel TMC MPs, led by Kakoli Ghosh, pledge support to NDA, challenging Mamata Banerjee's leadership
`Mera sar katega lekin jhukega nahi`: Kakoli Ghosh, 19 rebels extend support to NDA in fresh jolt to Mamata Banerjee
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A faction of rebel MPs from the Trinamool Congress, led by Kakoli Ghosh Dastidar, has declared their intention to support the BJP-led National Democratic Alliance, citing governance concerns. This rebellion highlights internal divisions within the party, especially following recent electoral setbacks in West Bengal.
- 01Around 20 Trinamool Congress MPs, including Kakoli Ghosh Dastidar, have pledged support for the NDA, claiming to represent the majority within the party's Lok Sabha contingent.
- 02The rebellion follows the resignation of Rajya Sabha MP Sukhendu Sekhar Ray, indicating deepening fractures within the TMC.
- 03Ghosh Dastidar emphasized that her decision is based on governance issues and the need for development in West Bengal, not political convenience.
- 04The dissident MPs have requested separate seating arrangements in Parliament, signaling a formal split from the TMC.
- 05Political analysts suggest that the rebel faction could be positioning itself to comply with the anti-defection law, as their numbers exceed the two-thirds requirement for protection.
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The Trinamool Congress (TMC) is experiencing significant internal turmoil as a faction of rebel MPs, led by Lok Sabha MP Kakoli Ghosh Dastidar, has announced their support for the BJP-led National Democratic Alliance (NDA). This decision comes amid ongoing tensions within the party, particularly following the resignation of Rajya Sabha MP Sukhendu Sekhar Ray. Ghosh Dastidar stated that nearly 20 TMC MPs plan to formally notify Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla of their shift in allegiance, citing concerns over governance and the deteriorating political environment in West Bengal. She emphasized that her commitment to the party has spanned 40 years, but recent pressures from leadership have compelled her to seek a new direction. The rebel group is also pursuing separate seating in Parliament, which could formalize their split from the TMC. As the party grapples with internal dissent following electoral losses, questions about its unity and future in both Parliament and West Bengal are intensifying.
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The rebellion within the TMC could destabilize the party's influence in West Bengal, affecting governance and political dynamics in the state.
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