Sukhendu Sekhar Ray distances himself from TMC rebel group
Sukhendu Sekhar Ray, former TMC Chief Whip in the Rajya Sabha, resigned from his Upper House seat on Monday and praised colleagues who rebelled against Mamata Banerjee and her nephew, Abhishek Banerjee. He clarified that he was unaware of a meeting with other rebels at actor-turned-politician Shatabdi Roy's residence before joining them for 30-40 minutes. Ray also stated his support for the rebellion but did not attend the meeting. He expressed hope for the new BJP government in West Bengal and acknowledged past harassment he faced within the TMC, prompting him to consider leaving politics altogether.
15 JUN 2026
— 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.
16 JUN 2026
— 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.
19 JUN 2026
— The Hindu
Twenty Trinamool Congress MPs, citing legal concerns, have merged with the National Citizens Party of India.
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