Archive · 19 Jul 2026
Rebel TMC MPs Attend All-Party Meet
There was a meeting with all political parties before the start of the Parliament's Monsoon Session.
Some MPs from the TMC party left and joined a new party called NCPI.
The government invited these rebel MPs to the meeting, which upset the other opposition parties.
The opposition parties walked out of the meeting to protest.
The rebel MPs and the government said that the NCPI is recognized by the Election Commission, so they should be invited.
The opposition parties think the rebel MPs should not be recognized until the Lok Sabha Speaker decides their status.
The TMC wants the rebel MPs to be disqualified, but the final decision is up to the Speaker.
Rebel TMC MPs attended an all-party meeting, protested by opposition parties.
The NCPI, which the rebel MPs joined, is recognized by the Election Commission.
Opposition parties walked out of the meeting, questioning the government's decision to invite rebel MPs.
The government defended the invitation, stating it is their duty to invite all recognized parties.
The Lok Sabha Speaker will decide on the status and seating arrangements of the rebel MPs.
- Who
- Rebel TMC MPs, Opposition Parties, Government
- What
- All-party meeting attended by rebel TMC MPs, protested by opposition parties
- When
- Ahead of Parliament's Monsoon Session on Sunday
- Where
- India
- Why
- To discuss parliamentary matters and the status of rebel TMC MPs
Opposition Parties
Rebel TMC MPs and Government
Invitation to Rebel MPs
Opposition Parties
Opposition parties protested against the invitation to rebel TMC MPs, questioning the government's decision to recognize them before the Lok Sabha Speaker's decision.
Rebel TMC MPs and Government
The rebel TMC MPs and the government defended the invitation, stating that the NCPI is recognized by the Election Commission and the government's duty is to invite all parties.
Status of Rebel MPs
Opposition Parties
Opposition parties argue that the rebel MPs should not be recognized until the Lok Sabha Speaker decides on their status.
Rebel TMC MPs and Government
The rebel MPs and the government maintain that the NCPI is a recognized party and the Speaker will decide on their seating arrangements.
- Parties Involved
- TMC, NCPI, Opposition Parties, Government
- Number of Rebel MPs
- 20
- Meeting Type
- All-party meeting ahead of Parliament's Monsoon Session
- Lok Sabha Speaker
- Om Birla
- Government's Defense
- NCPI is recognized by the Election Commission and the government's duty is to invite all parties.
- Opposition's Protest
- Symbolic walkout over the invitation to rebel TMC MPs
- TMC's Demand
- Disqualification of its 20 rebel MPs
- NCPI's Status
- Recognized by the Election Commission and largest constituent of the NDA