A major political crisis has engulfed the Trinamool Congress after 20 Lok Sabha MPs, led by former chief whip Kakoli Ghosh Dastidar, reportedly expressed support for the BJP-led NDA. The development comes days after a rebellion within the party's legislative wing in West Bengal. The dissident MPs are said to be seeking recognition as a separate parliamentary bloc while continuing to support the NDA. The turmoil has intensified pressure on Mamata Banerjee and comes even as she seeks to strengthen Opposition unity through the INDIA bloc. Show more Show less
TMC in turmoil: 20 MPs back NDA as Sukhendu Sekhar Roy quits party, RS
A major political crisis has engulfed the Trinamool Congress after 20 Lok Sabha MPs, led by former chief whip Kakoli Ghosh Dastidar, reportedly expressed support for the BJP-led NDA. The development comes days after a rebellion within the party's legislative wing in West Bengal. The dissident MPs are said to be seeking recognition as a separate parliamentary bloc while continuing to support the NDA. The turmoil has intensified pressure on Mamata Banerjee and comes even as she seeks to strengthen Opposition unity through the INDIA bloc.
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