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TMC's Saket Gokhale questions NCPI credentials, flags 84-day silence of EC on RTIs

Trinamool Congress leader Saket Gokhale questioned the Election Commission's 84-day delay in responding to his RTI query. He sought details about the Nationalist Citizens Party of India and its credentials. Gokhale also inquired about 20 sitting TMC MPs claiming to have joined this party. The Lok Sabha Secretariat also failed…

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SC hears Abhishek Banerjee’s plea seeking expedited decision on disqualification of 20 Rebel TMC MPs

The Supreme Court heard a plea from TMC MP Abhishek Banerjee regarding rebel MPs. He sought expedition of Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla's decision on disqualification. The apex court declined to issue notice to the Speaker and secretary-general. A similar plea by Shiv Sena (UBT) was previously halted by the…

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Abhishek Banerjee seeks SC direction on disqualification of 20 TMC MPs

Abhishek Banerjee has approached the Supreme Court seeking an urgent decision from the Speaker. The plea concerns the disqualification of twenty Trinamool Congress Lok Sabha MPs. These MPs have aligned themselves with the Nationalist Citizens Party of India. The Supreme Court has listed Banerjee's plea for hearing on August 25.…

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Three months into opposition in Bengal: TMC split tests Mamata - survive, reinvent or fade

The TMC faces a significant crisis after its electoral defeat and loss of government power. Mamata Banerjee must now rebuild a party fractured by internal dissent and external challenges. A rebel faction and breakaway MPs have created competing power centers within the political landscape. The party's organizational structure, assets, and…

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TMC to move Supreme Court against rebel Lok Sabha MPs; disqualification petitions to be filed in 7-10 days

The Trinamool Congress is gearing up to submit disqualification petitions targeted at rebel Lok Sabha MPs who have aligned themselves with the Nationalist Citizens Party of India. Following a political upheaval since June, the party has advocated for action. In response, the Speaker has allotted distinct seating for the dissenting…

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PM Modi hosts MPs of NDA allies over breakfast, expresses concern over Parliament disruptions

Prime Minister Narendra Modi hosted over forty NDA constituent MPs for a breakfast meeting. He emphasised the need for smooth parliamentary functioning and discussed development for West Bengal and Northeast states.

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'All part of NDA family': NCPI MP's highlight message of collective identity given by PM Modi at breakfast meet

Jagdish Basunia, a leader of the Nationalist Citizens Party of India (NCPI), on Friday described his breakfast meeting with Prime Minister Narendra Modi as a "great interaction," noting that the Prime Minister emphasised the collective identity of the National Democratic Alliance (NDA) as a "family."

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Achievements in sport, increased job opportunities discussed at NDA's 'Mangal Milan'

Prime Minister Modi attended the NDA parliamentary party meeting on Tuesday. Presentations highlighted India's international sports achievements and increased job opportunities. The government shared data on youth employment figures from different periods. Social security schemes were also a topic of discussion during the meeting. Leaders from various NDA constituent parties…

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PM Modi attends NDA Parliamentary Party's 'Mangal Milan' meeting in Parliament

The NDA Parliamentary Party's 'Mangal Milan' meeting convened in Parliament on Tuesday. Prime Minister Narendra Modi and other senior leaders attended the gathering. Union Ministers addressed members on trade agreements and fisheries development. The meeting occurred during a stormy Monsoon Session of Parliament. Opposition protests and exam reforms were among…

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Rebel Trinamool Congress MPs who joined NCPI attend first NDA meeting, hail alliance's vision and Parliament agenda

NCPI MPs attended their first NDA Parliamentary Party meeting after joining the coalition. Leaders described the gathering as enriching and well-organized, welcoming their inclusion. Discussions covered India's Free Trade Agreements and the blue economy sector. Upcoming legislation and the government's development roadmap were also detailed. The meeting concluded with addresses…

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Rebel Trinamool Congress MPs who joined NCPI attend their 1st NDA parliamentary party meet

Twenty Lok Sabha MPs who left Trinamool Congress attended an NDA parliamentary party meeting. Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Union ministers were present during this significant gathering. Discussions focused on trade and fisheries progress, and the anti-paper leak bill. These MPs expressed their allegiance to the BJP-led National Democratic Alliance.

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PM Modi, NDA leaders meet amid Parliament logjam over exam reforms

The NDA Parliamentary Party convened its 'Mangal Milan' meeting today in Parliament. The Nationalist Citizens Party of India, a new ally, also attended the significant gathering. Disruptions marked the Monsoon Session, with exam reforms and student protests being key issues. The Public Examinations Amendment Bill was introduced, aiming to prevent…

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BJP-led NDA Parliamentary Party to hold weekly 'Mangal Milan' meeting today

The NDA Parliamentary Party will hold its weekly 'Mangal Milan' meeting on Monday ahead of a discussion on the anti-paper leak Bill. The newly formed NCPI will attend for the first time after backing the ruling alliance, while the Opposition is expected to continue pressing the government over the July…

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Parliament deadlock continues; Opposition to meet over strategy

Opposition floor leaders will meet to strategize their joint parliamentary approach. Parliament remains stalled as the opposition demands a minister's resignation. They also insist on discussing the NEET-UG paper leak under a specific rule. The government is ready for debate but opposes new conditions. Meanwhile, a TMC leader criticized his…

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Kalyan Banerjee clashes with ex-TMC MPs in Lok Sabha

TMC leader Kalyan Banerjee had a heated exchange with NCPI MPs in the Lok Sabha. This incident occurred after the House was adjourned due to opposition uproar on Wednesday. Mitali Bagh, Shatabdi Roy, and Kakoli Ghosh Dastidar were among the NCPI members involved. Some opposition members intervened to calm the…

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Speaker Om Birla rejigs division numbers of MPs so that TMC rebels sit separately in Lok Sabha

Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla has allocated new seats to 20 rebel Trinamool Congress (TMC) MPs to allow them to sit separately after they joined the National Citizens Party of India (NCPI). The reshuffle has led to 39 MPs being assigned new seats, including TMC leader Abhishek Banerjee, YSR Congress…

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Sudip Bandyopadhyay hits back at Oppn, TMC; says NCPI 'recognised' by EC

The Nationalist Citizens Party of India asserted its recognized status by the Election Commission. Opposition parties staged a walkout during an all-party meeting over invited rebel MPs. Sudip Bandyopadhyay stated the NCPI is the largest constituent of the ruling NDA. He also demanded that smaller parties should not receive front-row…

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Govt defends invitation to rebel TMC MPs for all-party meet

The government defended inviting rebel TMC MPs to an all-party meeting. These MPs petitioned the Lok Sabha Speaker for recognition and separate seats. The minister urged all parties to support bills for Parliament's smooth functioning. The Monsoon session begins Monday and continues until August thirteenth.

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NCPI to chalk out Monsoon Session strategy today after TMC rebels' merger

The Nationalist Citizens Party of India (NCPI) will hold its parliamentary party meeting on Sunday to finalise its strategy for the Monsoon Session of Parliament, days after 20 rebel Trinamool Congress MPs declared their merger with the party amid a row over their recognition.

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Kiren Rijiju invites 20 rebel TMC Lok Sabha MPs for all-party meet ahead of Monsoon Session

Union Minister Kiren Rijiju invited rebel Trinamool Congress MPs to an all-party meeting. This meeting is scheduled for Sunday, July 19, before the Monsoon Session begins. The session will commence on July 20 and conclude on August 13. Several opposition parties have experienced splits recently, impacting parliamentary dynamics. Key issues…

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Om Birla accepts rebel TMC MPs' demand for separate seating in Lok Sabha ahead of Monsoon Parliament session

Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla has accepted the request of 20 rebel Trinamool Congress (TMC) MPs for separate seating in the Lok Sabha. The move comes amid an internal split within the party and allows the dissident lawmakers to sit separately from the main TMC benches during House proceedings.

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NCPI MP Kakoli Ghosh Dastidar writes to West Bengal CM Suvendu Adhikari seeking fresh probe into 1993 Kolkata firing case

Calling the incident a "gross miscarriage of justice," Dastidar wrote, "Despite coming to power in 2011 on the promise of justice for the 21 July martyrs, the Trinamool Congress government has failed to prosecute the ministers, bureaucrats and police officers responsible."

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TMC's Abhishek Banerjee meets LS Speaker, seeks disqualification of 20 'rebels'

Trinamool Congress leader Abhishek Banerjee has submitted 20 petitions to Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla, seeking the disqualification of 20 rebel MPs. These MPs have reportedly joined the obscure Nationalist Citizens Party of India. Banerjee argued that under the 10th Schedule of the Constitution, voluntarily leaving a party leads to…

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NCPI founder members seek clarity on newly appointed president

The Nationalist Citizens Party of India is reaching out to Shiv Sena UBT MPs. The party anticipates its parliamentary strength will soon increase. Meanwhile, founding members are seeking clarity on the identity of their newly appointed president. Discussions are ongoing regarding party restructuring and potential new inductions.

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TMC leader Udayan Guha arrested in Kolkata's Phoolbagan

Former TMC MLA Udayan Guha was arrested in Kolkata, escalating political tensions. Meanwhile, Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla summoned TMC leader Abhishek Banerjee to discuss 20 rebel MPs who merged with the NCPI, seeking separate parliamentary seating. Banerjee, previously unavailable due to ED questioning, will now meet the Speaker on…

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