Trinamool MPs Form New Bloc in NDA Coalition

34 UPDATES · 13 DAYS · 8 JUN 2026 — 19 JUN 2026

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Latest · 19 Jun 2026

Twenty Trinamool Congress MPs, citing legal concerns, have merged with the National Citizens Party of India.

What this timeline covers

This event covers the meeting of 20 Trinamool Congress MPs with Union Minister Bhupendra Yadav on June 8th, 2026, and includes reactions, analyses, and follow-up developments related to the potential formation of a separate bloc supporting the BJP-led NDA government. It excludes other actions by the same MPs, parties, or regions unless they are direct developments of this specific meeting and the subsequent formation of a new political bloc.

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8Jun

STORY BEGINS — The Hindu

Trinamool rebellion reaches Delhi: 20 party MPs in talks with Union Minister Bhupendra Yadav

NDTV

Twenty Trinamool Congress MPs, led by Kakoli Ghosh Dastidar, are forming a new bloc within the NDA coalition.

NDTV

Trinamool Congress MPs are meeting with BJP leaders in Delhi to discuss forming a separate bloc within Parliament.

NDTV

Ten Trinamool Congress MPs met with BJP leaders in Delhi, escalating internal dissent and potentially leading to a defection.

NDTV

The INDIA alliance is fracturing due to internal conflicts, including the Trinamool Congress's internal revolt and the Union Minister's criticism of the AAP government in Punjab.

NDTV

Union Minister Hardeep Singh Puri believes the INDIA alliance is weakening due to internal conflicts and the potential for constituent parties to form new alliances.

The Hindu

The Trinamool Congress's internal dissent has renewed hopes for the government's introduction of the Delimitation Bill during the Monsoon Session.

9Jun

NDTV

Despite meetings between Trinamool Congress rebels and BJP leaders, the BJP maintains its refusal to induct any Trinamool members into its ranks.

NDTV

Trinamool Congress MP Kirti Azad accused rebel MPs of betrayal and blackmail, while Mamata Banerjee vowed to rebuild the party and fight for its future.

10Jun

NDTV

Sushmita Dev resigned from all Trinamool Congress positions and membership, citing personal reasons and a desire to focus on serving the people of Assam.

NDTV

Trinamool Congress MP Sushmita Dev resigned from the Rajya Sabha, citing personal reasons, following her meeting with Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma and support for the BJP-led NDA government.

NDTV

Ritabrata Banerjee, leader of a Trinamool Congress rebel faction, claims support from 64 MLAs who are preparing to submit a letter to the Assembly Speaker.

The Hindu

Sukhendu Sekhar Ray resigned from his Rajya Sabha seat and expressed support for the TMC rebel group, citing past harassment and a desire for a new political direction.

The Hindu

Trinamool Congress MP Sushmita Dev resigned from the Rajya Sabha and the party, citing inability to meet constituent expectations in Assam.

NDTV

The Trinamool Congress is experiencing internal turmoil, marked by resignations, open rebellion, and criticism of the BJP's tactics.

13Jun

NDTV

Senior Trinamool Congress MP Sudip Bandyopadhyay met with Amit Shah and other BJP officials, while senior leader Manas Bhunia resigned from the party due to dissatisfaction with the ongoing crisis.

The Hindu

Trinamool Congress MP Sudip Bandyopadhyay met with BJP leader Bhupendra Yadav, sparking speculation about his potential defection to the rebel Trinamool Congress MPs.

14Jun

NDTV

Mamata Banerjee removed Saayoni Ghosh and Mala Roy from key party positions, replacing them with Arnab Banerjee and Alifa Ahmed, respectively.

The Hindu

Following a legislative mutiny, Mamata Banerjee reshuffled the leadership of the Trinamool Congress' youth and women wings.

NDTV

A rebel faction within Mamata Banerjee's Trinamool Congress is gaining support, with 22 MPs now claiming to be part of the faction.

NDTV

A 20-member faction of the Trinamool Congress merged with the Nationalist Citizens Party, reducing Trinamool's strength in the Lok Sabha.

NDTV

Rebel Trinamool Congress MPs, claiming a two-thirds majority, announced their merger with the Nationalist Citizens Party and will demand the Trinamool name and election symbol in July.

The Hindu

Twenty Trinamool Congress MPs, led by Kakoli Ghosh Dastidar, announced a merger with the Nationalist Citizen Party.

NDTV

Trinamool rebel MPs plan to merge with the Nationalist Citizens Party as a temporary strategy to secure the party's name and symbol.

NDTV

The Trinamool Congress is experiencing a significant internal rebellion, with over 60 MLAs and more than 100 councilors resigning, fueled by allegations of corruption and dissatisfaction with Mamata Banerjee's leadership.

NDTV

Rebel Trinamool Congress MPs met with Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla to demand separate seating arrangements in the House.

NDTV

The Nationalist Citizens Party of India (NCPI) has emerged as a significant political force following the merger of 20 Trinamool Congress rebels.

Indian Express

Twenty Trinamool Congress MPs met with Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla to request recognition as a separate bloc after merging with the Nationalist Citizens Party of India.

15Jun

NDTV

Sudip Bandopadhyay, a six-time Trinamool Congress MP, met with BJP leaders, officially crossing over to the party.

The Hindu

Rebel Trinamool Congress MPs have merged with the NCPI to potentially avoid disqualification under anti-defection laws and vote in the Lok Sabha pending a Speaker decision.

NDTV

The Supreme Court senior advocate Mahesh Jethmalani argues that Trinamool Congress rebels can legally merge with the Nationalist Citizens Party of India and use its name and symbol.

The Hindu

The National Citizens Party of India (NCPI) has become the largest parliamentary force from West Bengal after 20 Trinamool Congress MPs merged with the party.

16Jun

Indian Express

The Nationalist Citizens Party of India (NCPI) has become the largest parliamentary bloc in West Bengal after 20 Trinamool Congress MPs joined the party.

19Jun

LATEST UPDATE — The Hindu

Twenty Trinamool Congress MPs, citing legal concerns, have merged with the National Citizens Party of India.

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