A dramatic political upheaval unfolds in Bengal as rebel Trinamool Congress MPs, led by Kakoli Ghosh Dastidar, merge with the Nationalist Citizens Party of India, challenging Mamata Banerjee’s leadership.The strategic move raises major questions over party identity, legal recognition, parliamentary strength, the TMC symbol and the future of the Mamata-led camp. As the rebel faction forges a new path with NCPI, the battle is shifting from internal rebellion to a larger legal and institutional fight over who can claim legitimacy.The developments mark a major escalation in Bengal politics and set the stage for complex legal battles ahead. n18oc_indian18oc_politicsn18oc_the-right-stand News18 Mobile App – https://onelink.to/desc-youtube
Last Updated: June 15, 2026, 21:03 IST
