TMC Prepares to Move Supreme Court for Disqualification of 20 Rebel MPs
The Trinamool Congress (TMC) is gearing up to approach the Supreme Court within 10 days to seek the disqualification of 20 rebel Members of Parliament.
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The Trinamool Congress (TMC) is gearing up to approach the Supreme Court within 10 days to seek the disqualification of 20 rebel Members of Parliament.
TMC leader Abhishek Banerjee met with Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla to request an expedited decision on pending disqualification petitions against twenty rebel Members of Parliament. Banerjee also asked for a review of seating arrangements for the MPs.
In a setback for Uddhav Thackeray, the Lok Sabha Speaker has recognized six rebel MPs from the UBT faction as having joined the Eknath Shinde camp.
Shiv Sena (UBT) chief Uddhav Thackeray has called for the disqualification of six rebel Members of Parliament, alleging their defection is part of a 'larger political conspiracy' dubbed 'Operation Devendra,' and urged Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla to uphold the rule of law.

Members of Parliament from the Shiv Sena (UBT) faction have appealed to Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla not to grant separate recognition to rebel MPs, amidst ongoing political tensions within the party.

The crisis within the Uddhav Sena faction of Shiv Sena is expected to intensify as rebel MPs are slated to explain the circumstances that led to their decision to break away from Shiv Sena (UBT).
Abhishek Banerjee has filed 20 disqualification petitions against rebel Members of Parliament after meeting with the Speaker. He expressed hope that the Speaker would deliver justice regarding the pleas.
Shiv Sena (UBT) MP Sanjay Raut defended his strong remarks against suspected rebel MPs, stating they are common Marathi usage and not abusive in the state's context, questioning criticism and emphasizing that wrongdoing should be punished.

Fearing a fresh split within the party, Sena (UBT) has urged Speaker Om Birla to deny recognition to rebel Members of Parliament.

Supreme Court senior advocate Mahesh Jethmalani commented on the situation of Trinamool rebel MPs. He addressed questions regarding their merger plans, stating that one 'can't steer two ships'.
Rebel Members of Parliament from the Trinamool Congress (TMC) have stated they have not left the party, instead challenging Mamata Banerjee over the party's symbol. This indicates an internal power struggle within the Indian political party.
Abhishek Banerjee, a leader from Mamata Banerjee's camp, has urged the Lok Sabha speaker not to recognize a rebel Trinamool Congress (TMC) bloc, ahead of a meeting where rebel MPs plan to seek recognition as the 'real TMC'.
The Trinamool Congress (TMC) is experiencing significant internal turmoil, with rebel MPs reportedly moving to stake a claim on the party. Saayoni Ghosh arrived in Delhi amidst this crisis, stating she would speak when the time is right, as the party battles for survival.
The Mamata faction of the TMC party has accused rebel Members of Parliament of lacking political morality and ethics, labeling them opportunists attempting to engineer a split within the party.
Twenty rebel Trinamool Congress (TMC) MPs have written to the Lok Sabha Speaker, expressing their desire to join the NDA and end their ties with the Abhishek Banerjee-led bloc, deepening the turmoil within the TMC.
Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) MPs Raghav Chadha and Swati Maliwal, along with six other lawmakers, have defected to the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), leading AAP to initiate disqualification proceedings. This mass defection has significant implications for the party's political standing and raises questions about its future in Delhi.

Senior Trinamool Congress leader Saugata Roy revealed that some rebel MPs, who are close to Suvendu Adhikari but away from the NDA, are in contact with him, exploring options to return to the party.
TMC MP Kalyan Banerjee has been suspended from the Lok Sabha for the remainder of the Monsoon Session following complaints of unparliamentary language, with new reports confirming the suspension due to rebel MPs' complaints.

Newly surfaced 'secret' photos show rebel MPs from Team Uddhav meeting Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla at his residence in Delhi on June 17, where they submitted a letter seeking separate recognition before their defection.
Sanjay Raut has voiced support for Uddhav Thackeray's son, Aaditya, amidst a second split in the Sena party within four years, alleging that six rebel MPs switched loyalties to the Eknath Shinde camp for financial and power-related motives.

The Shinde-led Shiv Sena welcomed six rebel MPs from the Uddhav Thackeray camp, a significant political shift that awaits the Lok Sabha Speaker's approval to officially boost the NDA's numbers.

Rebel MPs from the Uddhav Sena faction are encountering significant hurdles in their efforts to replicate the political revolt seen in 2022 by Eknath Shinde's faction.
Sanjay Raut of the Uddhav Sena has repeatedly hurled abuses at rebel MPs who skipped a crucial meeting, claiming they have been moved to Rajasthan amidst ongoing political tensions.
The Shiv Sena (UBT) is facing a fresh rebellion as several MPs are rumored to be defecting to the Eknath Shinde camp, prompting the party to issue a whip and approach the Lok Sabha Speaker. This 'Operation Tiger' revives memories of the 2022 rebellion and could significantly boost the NDA in the Lok Sabha.

Speaker Om Birla is scheduled to hear both sides regarding the merger of 20 rebel MPs with the NCPI. This decision follows a request from the TMC brass to address the issue.

Legal experts are divided on whether Trinamool rebel Members of Parliament face the risk of disqualification, sparking debate within political circles.

A political crisis in India's TMC party escalates as 20 rebel MPs announce a merger with a lesser-known Tripura party, prompting Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla to verify signatures.
Twenty rebel Trinamool Congress (TMC) MPs announced their merger with the Nationalist Citizens Party and met with the Lok Sabha speaker to demand recognition as a separate bloc. However, the official TMC leadership, led by Abhishek Banerjee, wrote to the speaker opposing this recognition.
The Trinamool Congress (TMC) is facing a deepening crisis as a third Member of Parliament resigns from the Rajya Sabha and the party, amidst public outbursts and a surfacing list of rebel MPs.

India's Trinamool party has issued a message to its rebel Members of Parliament, advising them to resign if they are not satisfied with the party.

Both the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) and its rebel MPs are scheduled to meet President Murmu on Tuesday, with rebel MPs likely to argue that administrative actions against them are politically motivated.

Leader of rebel group says there is deep concern within Society of Labour Lawyers about courts and tribunals bill Lawyers affiliated to Labour were “blocked” from briefing party MPs to share…
Trinamool Congress MP Kalyan Banerjee protested in Parliament by wearing a poster featuring photos of 20 rebel MPs who defected to the Nationalist Citizens Party of India and pledged support to the NDA.

The Lok Sabha Speaker has approved the merger of six rebel Shiv Sena (UBT) MPs with the Eknath Shinde-led Shiv Sena faction, a move that the Sena (UBT) has deemed illegal and vowed to challenge. Separately, TMC rebel leader Sudip Bandyopadhyay met with Prime Minister Modi after receiving the Speaker's nod.

The Congress party asserts that claims by rebel Members of Parliament regarding a lack of development funds expose the Mahayuti alliance.
Members of Parliament from the Uddhav Balasaheb Thackeray (UBT) faction met with Speaker Birla to question the merger of rebel MPs into the Shinde Sena, arguing that two-thirds of MPs cannot merge on their own.
The Shinde faction is reportedly set to induct six rebel MPs from the Uddhav Thackeray camp, intensifying the political crisis within the Shiv Sena. This move has drawn criticism from the Congress and Aaditya Thackeray, who accused the MPs of disloyalty.
The Shiv Sena and Shiv Sena (UBT) factions clashed on the party's foundation day, with Uddhav Thackeray making an emotional appeal to his cadre amidst rumors of a new rebellion by six MPs who skipped the event. Eknath Shinde warned that the exodus from Sena (UBT) was 'just a trailer,' suggesting further splits.

Rebel MPs from the Thackeray camp have reportedly written to the Speaker, with an announcement expected soon, while the Thackeray faction has called a party meeting for tomorrow and issued a notice threatening action against absent rebel MPs.

The Uddhav Thackeray camp of the Shiv Sena has called a party meeting for tomorrow and issued notices to rebel MPs amidst an ongoing party crisis.

The Lok Sabha Speaker's decision is awaited regarding the Trinamool Congress (TMC) rebel MPs, as Abhishek Banerjee missed a crucial meeting concerning the matter.
Congress leader Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury criticized the merger of breakaway Trinamool Congress MPs with the Nationalist Citizens Party of India, alleging 'Bangladeshi political parties are infiltrating India' and claiming the rebel MPs aim to control the region.
Twenty rebel Trinamool Congress (TMC) MPs, exceeding the two-thirds majority mark, are reportedly planning to merge with the little-known National Congress Party of India (NCPI). This move has led to calls for their disqualification from Kapil Sibal.

The Trinamool Congress (TMC) is experiencing a significant rebellion, with its strength shrinking from 215 to 20 MLAs within 40 days. Rebel MPs hint at a major move in July to claim the party name, signaling a road to Mamata Banerjee's potential downfall.

The article details the strategic planning behind the rupture within the Trinamool Congress (TMC), focusing on how rebel MPs were recruited and chose the opportune moment to strike.
The internal conflict within the Trinamool Congress (TMC) has escalated, with MP Kalyan Banerjee fiercely criticizing rebel leader Kakoli Ghosh Dastidar's faction as 'desperate' and accusing them of betraying Mamata Banerjee and colluding with the BJP. Dastidar, however, remains defiant.
The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) is grappling with an exodus of its Members of Parliament who have switched allegiance to the BJP, sparking protests and demands for their disqualification. In response, AAP candidates are reportedly signing undertakings not to cross over to other parties.