Rebel Trinamool Congress MPs announce merger with Nationalist Citizen Party
Rebel MPs from the Trinamool Congress have announced a merger with the Nationalist Citizen Party, intending to align with the BJP-led NDA. The move has sparked internal conflict, with party leadership urging the Speaker to reject the group's recognition.
Why it matters
This shift in parliamentary alignment could significantly alter the political landscape and power dynamics within the Indian Lok Sabha.
The rebel Trinamool Congress MPs will be merging with Nationalist Citizen Party, Kakoli Ghosh Dastidar said on Sunday (June 14, 2026), following a meeting with the Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla.
The report provides a factual account of the political maneuverings and includes statements from both the rebel faction and the party leadership.
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