Trinamool Congress Nationalist Citizens Party Mamata Banerjee: After Rebel Bloc's Big Merger Announcement, Trinamool's "Betrayal" Jab
Madan Mitra, a senior Trinamool Congress leader, stated that legal action against the rebel MPs depends on Mamata Banerjee. The 20 rebel MPs announced their merger with the Nationalist Citizens Party, claiming they have two-thirds majority and are therefore immune to anti-defection laws. They argue that they will demand the Trinamool name and election symbol in July. Sudip Bandyopadhyay, a close aide of Mamata Banerjee, stated that they will make a demand for the name after gaining two-thirds majority.
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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