The great TMC split: How a rebellion in Bengal could reshape Parliament's power arithmetic
TIMESOFINDIA.COM / Jun 09, 2026, 10:37 (IST)
A significant revolt within the Trinamool Congress threatens to reshape Parliament's power dynamics. Rebel MPs claim support of 20 Lok Sabha members, seeking recognition as a separate bloc to back the NDA. This move, if successful, could bypass anti-defection laws and bolster the ruling alliance's legislative strength, posing a major challenge to Mamata Banerjee's party.