20 petitions submitted seeking disqualification of rebel MPs: TMC's Abhishek Banerjee
Trinamool Congress leader Abhishek Banerjee has submitted 20 petitions to the Lok Sabha Speaker seeking the disqualification of rebel MPs. The rebels claim to have merged with a new party, but Banerjee argues this violates the anti-defection law.
Why it matters
The case tests the application of India's 10th Schedule anti-defection law regarding the legitimacy of legislative party splits and mergers.
Trinamool Congress leader in Lok Sabha Abhishek Banerjee on Friday (June 19, 2026) met with Speaker Om Birla and submitted 20 petitions against its 20 rebel MPs, seeking their disqualification.
The article presents the arguments of the TMC leadership while acknowledging the rebels' claims, maintaining a balanced reporting style.
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