Twenty rebel Trinamool Congress MPs announced their merger with the Nationalist Citizens Party, pledging support to the NDA after a key meeting in Delhi.
The rebel faction had earlier sought recognition
Jun 14, 2026
08:16 pm
What's the storyA faction of 20 rebel Trinamool Congress (TMC) Members of Parliament (MPs) has decided to merge with the Nationalist Citizens Party of India.
The move comes after a meeting with Union Minister Bhupender Yadav and Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla in Delhi.
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