Trinamool Congress MP Saayoni Ghosh and MP Mala Roy met Union Minister Bhupender Yadav in Delhi amid growing internal party turmoil.
The meeting signals a potential shift in the political landscape of West Bengal, as rebel lawmakers appear to be aligning with the National Democratic Alliance (NDA).
Ghosh arrived in the capital during a period of intense speculation regarding a split within the Trinamool Congress. While some reports focus on her arrival in the city, other accounts confirm that she and Roy met with Yadav to discuss the current political climate [1, 2].
The internal friction within the party has led to reports that a significant number of lawmakers are dissatisfied with the current leadership. Some estimates suggest that up to 22 MPs in the rebel camp may provide support to the NDA [1].
This movement comes as the Trinamool Congress faces challenges in maintaining party discipline. The presence of rebel MPs in Delhi suggests that negotiations for a broader political realignment are underway, a move that could weaken the party's influence in the region.
Ghosh has remained guarded about her intentions. When questioned about her visit and the potential for a party split, she said she would speak when the time is right [2].
The meeting with Yadav, a key figure in the Union government, underscores the strategic nature of the visit. The NDA continues to seek footholds in states where the Trinamool Congress has historically maintained a strong grip.
“Up to 22 MPs in the rebel camp may provide support to the NDA.”
The movement of high-profile Trinamool Congress lawmakers toward the NDA suggests a deepening fracture within the party's leadership structure. If a significant bloc of MPs, potentially as many as 22, formally breaks away, it could fundamentally alter the balance of power in the Indian Parliament and jeopardize the Trinamool Congress's stability in West Bengal.
