TMC Rebellion: 20 MPs Merge with NCPI, Shift Allegiance to NDA

In a surprising political shift, 20 MPs from the Trinamool Congress have merged with the Nationalist Citizens Party of India, signaling support for the BJP-led NDA. NCPI founder Shantanu Dey was initially unaware of the move but welcomes discussions to further their alliance and back Prime Minister Modi.

Amid escalating political tensions within the All India Trinamool Congress (AITC), a faction comprising 20 MPs has announced their merger with the Nationalist Citizens Party of India (NCPI). This bold move shifts their allegiance to the BJP-led National Democratic Alliance (NDA), a significant political realignment in Indian politics.

Shantanu Dey, the founder of NCPI, expressed surprise at the development, having learned of it from media reports. He conveyed openness to discussions with the rebel MPs and welcomed the potential growth of his party. Dey emphasized NCPI's support for Prime Minister Narendra Modi and the possibility of engaging more closely with the NDA.

Rebel MP Kakoli Ghosh Dastidar stated that over two-thirds of AITC's strength has shifted to NCPI following a meeting with Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla. The group has formally requested a separate sitting in Parliament, indicating their intention to collaborate under PM Modi's leadership and work towards nation-building with the NDA.