Archive · 28 Jul 2026
Suvendu Adhikari to meet rebel MPs amid TMC defection row
Suvendu Adhikari, the Chief Minister of West Bengal, is going to meet 20 MPs who left the Trinamool Congress (TMC) and joined the Nationalist Citizens Party of India (NCPI).
This meeting is important because these MPs were elected on TMC tickets but switched to NCPI, which is now allied with the BJP.
The TMC wants these MPs to be disqualified under the anti-defection law, but the MPs argue they are legitimate members of NCPI.
The meeting will discuss how to work together on projects funded by the MPs and what issues to talk about in Parliament.
Suvendu Adhikari to meet 20 rebel MPs in Delhi on Tuesday.
Rebel MPs won 2024 Lok Sabha elections on TMC tickets before joining NCPI.
TMC seeks disqualification of MPs under anti-defection law.
Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla has not yet recognized the MPs' change of party.
Meeting to discuss coordination on MPLADS projects and issues for Monsoon Session.
- Who
- Suvendu Adhikari, 20 rebel MPs, TMC, NCPI
- What
- Meeting between Suvendu Adhikari and rebel MPs amid defection row
- When
- Tuesday
- Where
- Banga Bhavan, Delhi
- Why
- To discuss coordination on MPLADS projects and issues to raise in Parliament
TMC's Stance
NCPI MPs' Stance
Disqualification under Anti-Defection Law
TMC's Stance
The TMC argues that the MPs voluntarily gave up their membership and should be disqualified.
NCPI MPs' Stance
The NCPI MPs claim they are legitimate members of their new party and should not face disqualification.
Seating Arrangements in Lok Sabha
TMC's Stance
The TMC wants the MPs to be seated as TMC members until the Speaker decides on their disqualification.
NCPI MPs' Stance
The NCPI MPs have already had their seating arrangements altered, indicating recognition of their new party affiliation.
- Meeting Date
- Tuesday
- Meeting Location
- Banga Bhavan, Delhi
- Number of Rebel MPs
- 20
- Lok Sabha Speaker
- Om Birla
- TMC Delegation Members
- Abhishek Banerjee, Kalyan Banerjee, Mahua Moitra
- NCPI's Alliance
- BJP-led National Democratic Alliance (NDA)
- MPLADS
- Members of Parliament Local Area Development Scheme
Sources
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