Senior leaders from the Trinamool Congress (TMC) met with Union Minister Bhupender Yadav at his Delhi residence on Sunday.
The gathering signals a deepening internal crisis within the TMC as rebel members seek coordination before meeting with the Lok Sabha speaker. This move suggests a potential shift in the party's internal dynamics and a possible alignment with outside political figures.
Reports on the exact number of attendees vary. One report said six senior TMC leaders arrived at the residence [1]. Another report said seven rebel MPs met with Yadav [2]. Those identified in the meetings include Sudip Bandyopadhyay, Arup Chakraborty, Kakoli Ghosh, Mala Roy, Satabdi Roy, and Prasun Banerjee [1], [2]. Sayoni Ghosh was also listed among the attendees in the second report [2].
The group gathered at the residence to discuss the party's internal turmoil and coordinate their strategy, a critical step before their scheduled appointment with the speaker. The meeting occurs amidst growing reports of factionalism within the TMC ranks.
Union Minister Bhupender Yadav hosted the leaders at his home to facilitate these discussions. The nature of the conversation remained private, though the timing coincides with the party's struggle to maintain unity among its parliamentary members.
“The gathering signals a deepening internal crisis within the TMC.”
The meeting between TMC rebels and a Union Minister indicates that a significant faction of the party is looking beyond its own leadership to resolve internal disputes. By coordinating with a minister from the opposing political spectrum before meeting the Lok Sabha speaker, these MPs may be exploring options for a formal split or seeking leverage to negotiate terms within the party.
