TMC Rebels Claim Growing Support As Party Crisis Deepens In Bengal And Delhi
The Trinamool Congress crisis deepened as rebel MP Jagadish Chandra Basunia announced that dissident MPs will meet Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla seeking recognition as the "real TMC" parliamentary group. The rebel camp claims support from 19 MPs and 64 MLAs, with six more legislators joining recently. Meanwhile, Abhishek Banerjee accused the BJP of attempting to divide the party but also extended an olive branch to Kalyan Banerjee, who responded positively, hinting at a possible reconciliation amid growing internal turmoil.
Rebel MPs Plan to Approach Speaker Om Birla
Jagadish Chandra Basunia, a rebel TMC MP, stated that the dissident faction plans to meet Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla to formally claim recognition as the genuine TMC parliamentary group. This move is aimed at securing official status and resources that come with being the recognized party in the House.
Growing Support for Rebel Camp
The rebel camp asserts that they have the backing of 19 Members of Parliament and 64 Members of the Legislative Assembly, with six more MLAs joining their ranks recently. This claim, if true, represents a significant chunk of TMC's elected representatives and could potentially split the party's legislative strength.
Abhishek Banerjee Accuses BJP, Offers Olive Branch
Abhishek Banerjee, a key TMC leader, accused the Bharatiya Janata Party of attempting to engineer a split in the party through a divide-and-rule strategy. However, he also extended an olive branch to rebel leader Kalyan Banerjee, who responded positively, indicating a possible path to reconciliation. The crisis continues to deepen, with both sides maneuvering for political advantage.
