Dissident Trinamool faction to approach Lok Sabha Speaker, seek recognition as 'real TMC'
A faction of dissident Trinamool Congress (TMC) MPs plans to approach the Lok Sabha Speaker to seek recognition as the 'real TMC'. The party is currently facing internal turmoil following election losses and high-profile resignations.
Why it matters
The potential split in the TMC could significantly alter the political landscape in West Bengal and the composition of the opposition in Parliament.
Dissident TMC MPs will meet Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla on Monday to seek recognition as the "real TMC", rebel MP Jagadish Chandra Barma Basunia said on Friday (June 12, 2026), and claimed that 19 members are currently backing the faction.
The article reports on the claims of the dissident faction while acknowledging the broader context of party instability.
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