Trinamool Congress, Trinamool Revolt: 'Can't Steer Two Ships': Mahesh Jethmalani On Trinamool Rebel MPs
Supreme Court senior advocate Mahesh Jethmalani stated that the Trinamool Congress rebels, after merging with the Nationalist Citizens Party of India (NCPI), cannot claim the party's name and symbol. Jethmalani argued that this move is constitutionally permissible as it allows for a merger with a registered political party. He also suggested that the Trinamool Congress has been discredited due to alleged crimes committed by its leaders, justifying the rebels' decision to seek a new branding.
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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