BJP MLA Critiques TMC Amid Defection Speculations
TMC lacks ideology, rebels saving skin: BJP MLA on defection rumours
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BJP MLA Shankar Sikdar criticized the Trinamool Congress (TMC) for lacking ideology amid rumors of 20 MPs potentially joining the National Democratic Alliance (NDA). TMC leaders dismissed these claims as fabricated, asserting party unity despite internal rifts over leadership positions.
- 01BJP MLA Shankar Sikdar claimed TMC lacks ideology and is facing disintegration, as predicted by Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee.
- 02A viral graphic suggested 20 TMC MPs are forming a faction to support the NDA, including prominent leaders.
- 03TMC leader Kirti Azad labeled the defection rumors as 'fake and fabricated', asserting that many MPs denied signing any documents.
- 04Internal disputes within TMC have surfaced, particularly regarding the Leader of Opposition post, with rebel MLAs claiming majority support.
- 05The political landscape in West Bengal is turbulent, with ongoing tensions between TMC factions and the BJP.
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Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) MLA Shankar Sikdar criticized the Trinamool Congress (TMC) amid speculation that 20 of its Members of Parliament (MPs) might join the National Democratic Alliance (NDA). Sikdar stated that TMC lacks a solid ideology and is witnessing a collapse, as previously predicted by Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee. A viral graphic claimed that a faction of 20 TMC MPs, including notable leaders, is preparing to support the NDA. In response, TMC leader Kirti Azad dismissed these claims as 'fake and fabricated', asserting that many MPs mentioned have denied involvement. Furthermore, internal rifts within TMC have been highlighted, particularly concerning the Leader of Opposition position, with expelled leaders claiming majority support in the West Bengal Assembly. This ongoing political turbulence indicates significant challenges for TMC as it navigates its internal dynamics and external pressures from the BJP.
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The political landscape in West Bengal is shifting, affecting governance and party dynamics.
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