Rebel TMC leader Shatabdi Roy and senior MP Sudip Bandyopadhyay met Union Minister Bhupender Yadav in Delhi on June 13, 2026 [3].
The meeting signals a deepening fracture within the Trinamool Congress following the party's defeat in the 2026 West Bengal elections. By engaging with the BJP-led National Democratic Alliance, these lawmakers are exploring a formal split that could shift the balance of power in the Lok Sabha.
The discussions took place at the residence of Minister Yadav on Motilal Nehru Marg [1]. The rebel group is reportedly seeking official recognition for a separate bloc in the lower house of Parliament. This move follows a series of internal disputes and a perceived lack of direction after the recent state election setbacks.
A group of 19 MPs is scheduled to meet Speaker Om Birla on June 15 to further their request for a separate bloc [1]. While some reports suggest the list of rebels is fixed at 19, other sources indicate the group may reach 20 members [4].
The unrest extends beyond the parliamentary delegation. Approximately 58 lawmakers have backed rebel leader Ritabrata Banerjee [2]. This surge in dissent suggests the turmoil is not limited to a few high-profile figures, but is a broader systemic collapse within the party's ranks.
Sudip Bandyopadhyay, a senior figure in the party, accompanied Roy to the meeting [1]. His participation adds significant weight to the rebellion, as he is one of the most influential voices within the TMC. The group is currently evaluating the terms under which they might offer support to the NDA to ensure political stability for their constituents.
“Rebel TMC leaders are exploring support for the NDA after TMC’s defeat in the 2026 West Bengal elections.”
The potential formation of a separate bloc by 19 or 20 TMC MPs would significantly weaken Mamata Banerjee's leverage in national politics. If these lawmakers successfully transition to the NDA, it would provide the BJP with a stronger foothold in West Bengal's representation in Delhi, effectively capitalizing on the TMC's recent electoral vulnerability to dismantle the party from within.
