‘Totally baseless’: Cong rejects Mamata merger; accuses BJP of 'seat-chori' over TMC exodus
The Indian National Congress has denied rumors of a merger with Mamata Banerjee's Trinamool Congress (TMC) amid a wave of resignations within the TMC. Congress leadership accused the BJP of 'seat-chori' (seat theft) by poaching opposition MPs to join the ruling alliance.
Why it matters
The internal instability of the TMC and the shifting allegiances of its members could significantly impact the political landscape and the strength of the INDIA opposition alliance in India.
‘Totally baseless’: Congress rejects Mamata merger; accuses BJP of seat-chori over TMC exodus | India News - The Times of India
The article reports on the accusations from both the Congress party and the context of the TMC's internal turmoil without taking a definitive stance.
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