Rebellion in Trinamool Congress: 20 MPs Break Away to Support BJP
TMC Split Reaches Parliamentary Party, About 20 MPs Rebel against Mamata
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A significant faction of the Trinamool Congress (TMC) has rebelled, with 20 of its 29 Lok Sabha MPs forming a separate bloc to support the BJP-led NDA government. This split follows a similar rebellion within the TMC's legislative assembly, indicating deepening divisions in the party.
- 01Twenty out of 29 TMC Lok Sabha MPs have decided to form a separate bloc and support the BJP-led NDA government.
- 02Kakoli Ghosh Dastidar is emerging as the leader of the rebel bloc after criticizing the TMC leadership.
- 03Sukhendu Sekhar Roy, a Rajya Sabha member, resigned from both the TMC and the Upper House, citing corruption in the party.
- 04The rebellion follows a previous split in the TMC's legislative assembly, where nearly 60 MLAs elected a new Leader of Opposition.
- 05Rebel MPs claim their decision was based on extensive discussions and a belief that aligning with the NDA is in their political interest.
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The Trinamool Congress (TMC) is facing a significant internal crisis as approximately 20 of its 29 Lok Sabha members have decided to break away and form a separate bloc supporting the BJP-led National Democratic Alliance (NDA) government. This rebellion follows a similar uprising within the TMC's legislative assembly, where nearly 60 MLAs recently elected a new Leader of Opposition, bypassing the choice of party supremo Mamata Banerjee. Key figures in the rebellion include Kakoli Ghosh Dastidar, who has emerged as the bloc's leader after being removed as the chief whip, and Sukhendu Sekhar Roy, who resigned from the Rajya Sabha and the TMC, citing widespread corruption within the party. The rebel MPs, including notable members like Prasun Banerjee and Sharmila Sarkar, expressed their belief that aligning with the NDA reflects the people's mandate. Dastidar and others have criticized the TMC leadership for its handling of party affairs, claiming their decision was made after thorough discussions among colleagues. This split poses a serious threat to the TMC's unity and future, especially following its recent electoral losses in West Bengal.
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The split within the TMC could lead to a significant shift in West Bengal's political landscape, potentially affecting governance and party dynamics.
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