Rebel Trinamool Congress (TMC) members of parliament met Union Minister Bhupender Yadav at his New Delhi residence on June 13 to discuss a potential split [1, 2].
The meeting signals a deepening crisis for the TMC as high-profile legislators move toward the National Democratic Alliance (NDA) following party defeats in the West Bengal Assembly elections [3, 5].
Among those attending the meeting were MPs Prasun Banerjee, Mala Roy, Satabdi Roy, Sudip Bandyopadhyay, Arup Chakraborty, Kakoli Ghosh, and Sayoni Ghosh [1, 2]. The group is reportedly seeking official recognition for a separate Lok Sabha bloc [1, 3].
Internal turmoil escalated after the party's 2026 defeat in the West Bengal Assembly elections [5]. The dissident MPs expressed dissatisfaction with the current TMC leadership, a sentiment that has led to the formation of a rebel camp [3, 4].
Nineteen MPs are currently claiming support for the establishment of this separate parliamentary group [3]. This move would significantly diminish the TMC's influence within the lower house of Parliament.
Sudip Bandyopadhyay has reportedly signed a rebel letter and joined the camp seeking a formal break from the party [3, 4]. The group is scheduled to meet Speaker Om Birla on June 15 to formally seek recognition for their bloc [4].
Union Minister Bhupender Yadav hosted the lawmakers at his home to facilitate discussions on their alignment with the ruling coalition [1, 2]. The meeting comes as the party faces fresh turmoil and widespread defection buzz [5].
“Rebel TMC MPs met Union Minister Bhupender Yadav at his New Delhi residence on June 13.”
The potential departure of 19 MPs would represent a significant blow to the TMC's legislative strength and its standing as a primary opposition force. By seeking a separate bloc and meeting with NDA leadership, these rebels are positioning themselves to trade their loyalty for political survival and influence following the party's 2026 electoral losses in West Bengal.
