TMC Dismisses Allegations of MP Defections to NDA (Image Internet)
New Delhi: The Trinamool Congress (TMC) has firmly denied reports suggesting internal divisions and the possibility of a split involving its Members of Parliament, after speculation emerged that around 20 MPs were considering aligning with the BJP-led National Democratic Alliance (NDA).
Party leaders have dismissed the claims as fabricated and politically motivated, accusing opponents of attempting to destabilise the organisation ahead of key political developments.
The controversy began after reports claimed that over 20 TMC MPs had signed or written to the Lok Sabha Speaker expressing intent to form a separate group or explore political realignment. The reports further suggested that such a number could potentially allow the creation of a breakaway faction.
However, TMC leaders strongly rejected these allegations, stating that the list circulating in the public domain was false. Senior party leader Kirti Azad said the document was “fake and fabricated” and accused the BJP of being behind the misinformation campaign.
He further claimed that several individuals named in the list had already denied signing any such communication.
Azad also asserted that attempts to weaken the party through inducements or defections had not succeeded. He said the so-called list was part of a political narrative being pushed to create confusion and instability within the TMC.
In his remarks, he also alleged that the Opposition’s attempts to engineer a split had failed and criticised external efforts to influence internal party dynamics.
TMC MP Kalyan Banerjee also reacted strongly to the developments, questioning the authenticity of reports about any letter being submitted to the Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla. He noted that no such document had been made public and said there was no confirmation from the Speaker’s office regarding its receipt.
Banerjee also raised questions about reported meetings between some TMC MPs and senior BJP leaders, asking how such engagements were arranged.
Banerjee further stated that any attempt by elected MPs to break away could trigger provisions under the anti-defection law, which could lead to disqualification under the Tenth Schedule of the Constitution.
He added that leaders who wished to change parties should do so openly rather than remain in ambiguity while criticising the organisation they were elected from.
The TMC maintains that all reports suggesting a split are baseless, while political tensions between the party and the BJP continue to intensify.
