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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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TMC MPs' NCPI merger bid revives memories of Arunachal's Khandu playbook

Twenty rebel Trinamool Congress MPs plan to merge with a lesser-known party. This move echoes a 2016 Arunachal Pradesh political realignment. Legal opinions are sought on the merger's validity. Constitutional experts highlight that only a political party can merge, not individual legislators. The TMC leadership disputes the rebel MPs' merger…

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From Rs 75 in cash to the Lok Sabha spotlight: The obscure party at the centre of the TMC rebellion

An unknown political party, the Nationalist Citizens Party of India, is now central to national politics. Twenty Trinamool Congress MPs announced a merger with the NCPI. This move, if approved, would significantly change the Lok Sabha's composition. The NCPI, previously with minimal presence, would become a major force. The development…

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"Not democratic": TMC's Kirti Azad slams rebel MPs for merging with 'unrecognised' NCPI

Trinamool Congress MP Kirti Azad has strongly condemned twenty rebel TMC MPs. He labelled them as traitors for joining the Nationalist Citizens Party of India. Azad questioned the legitimacy of this new political entity. He stated the TMC has informed the Lok Sabha Speaker about its stance. The party believes…

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LS Speaker to decide on TMC rebel MPs after hearing both sides; meeting with Mamata Banerjee's faction

Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla is reviewing a split within the Trinamool Congress. Twenty rebel MPs have merged with the Nationalist Citizens Party of India. The Speaker will decide after hearing both sides. The TMC has called the move misleading and undemocratic. The rebel group claims to have met the…

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From Rs 75 in cash to the heart of a TMC revolt: The unlikely political journey of NCPI

The Nationalist Citizens Party of India, NCPI, a little-known outfit with just Rs 75 cash, is now in the national spotlight. Twenty dissident Trinamool Congress MPs announced their merger with the NCPI. This move could make the NCPI a significant force in the Lok Sabha. The party registered in January…

The Economic Times

NCPI welcomes merger with 20 rebel MPs from TMC: 'Why won't I be happy if my party grows?'

Dey said that the decision about the merger from NCPI was taken by the party president, Shewly Kundu, adding that he remains committed to the party's growth and expressed a willingness to engage with the new members to support Prime Minister Narendra Modi and work with the BJP-led National Democratic…

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What is NCPI? Why 20 TMC rebel MPs want to join this unknown Tripura party which could emerge as NDA's 2nd largest ally

Twenty dissident TMC MPs have announced a merger with the Nationalist Citizens Party of India (NCPI), a move they say complies with anti-defection rules and allows them to seek separate recognition in Parliament. A little-known political party that once fielded just three candidates in the Tripura Assembly elections has unexpectedly…

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'Reject political turncoats': Slogan of obscure party now welcoming TMC rebels

A small political party, the Nationalist Citizens Party of India, has unexpectedly entered national politics. This happened after twenty Lok Sabha MPs from the Trinamool Congress announced their merger with the NCPI. The NCPI had previously fielded candidates in the Tripura assembly elections with minimal success. The rebel MPs stated…

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The NCPI gambit: TMC rebels' unlikely escape route runs through an obscure party

Twenty Trinamool Congress Lok Sabha MPs have joined the Nationalist Citizens Party of India. This move bypasses legal hurdles and allows them to maintain their parliamentary presence. The strategy aims to create political space outside Mamata Banerjee's control. The BJP benefits from parliamentary support without immediate organizational integration in West…

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