An unknown political party, the Nationalist Citizens Party of India, is now central to national politics. Twenty Trinamool Congress MPs announced a merger with the NCPI. This move, if approved, would significantly change the Lok Sabha's composition. The NCPI, previously with minimal presence, would become a major force. The development follows internal dissent within the Trinamool Congress.

Rebel TMC MPs to join Tripura-based Nationalist Citizens Party of India | India News

This came soon after party General Secretary Abhishek Banerjee told the Lok Sabha speaker not to recognise the rebel faction as a separate bloc.

Twenty Trinamool Congress Lok Sabha MPs have joined the Nationalist Citizens Party of India. This move bypasses legal hurdles and allows them to maintain their parliamentary…