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Veteran MP Saugata Roy appointed TMC deputy leader in Lok Sabha

The appointment comes amid a major organisational churn in the TMC's parliamentary ranks following the rebellion by 20 MPs, who subsequently aligned with the Nationalist Citizens Party of India (NCPI), triggering changes in the party's leadership structure in Parliament.

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Sudip Bandyopadhyay hits back at Oppn, TMC; says NCPI 'recognised' by EC

The Nationalist Citizens Party of India asserted its recognized status by the Election Commission. Opposition parties staged a walkout during an all-party meeting over invited rebel MPs. Sudip Bandyopadhyay stated the NCPI is the largest constituent of the ruling NDA. He also demanded that smaller parties should not receive front-row…

The Economic Times

NCPI to chalk out Monsoon Session strategy today after TMC rebels' merger

The Nationalist Citizens Party of India (NCPI) will hold its parliamentary party meeting on Sunday to finalise its strategy for the Monsoon Session of Parliament, days after 20 rebel Trinamool Congress MPs declared their merger with the party amid a row over their recognition.

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NCPI founder members seek clarity on newly appointed president

The Nationalist Citizens Party of India is reaching out to Shiv Sena UBT MPs. The party anticipates its parliamentary strength will soon increase. Meanwhile, founding members are seeking clarity on the identity of their newly appointed president. Discussions are ongoing regarding party restructuring and potential new inductions.

The Economic Times

"Defectors' team has no credibility, TMC led by Mamata remains genuine party": Kirti Azad slams rebel camp

Trinamool Congress MP Kirti Azad dismissed rebel MPs merging with the Nationalist Citizens Party of India as lacking legitimacy, asserting Mamata Banerjee's TMC remains the "genuine" party with significant electoral backing. The Lok Sabha Speaker is reviewing the status of the 20 rebel MPs before making a decision on their…

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From Rs 75 in cash to the Lok Sabha spotlight: The obscure party at the centre of the TMC rebellion

An unknown political party, the Nationalist Citizens Party of India, is now central to national politics. Twenty Trinamool Congress MPs announced a merger with the NCPI. This move, if approved, would significantly change the Lok Sabha's composition. The NCPI, previously with minimal presence, would become a major force. The development…

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"Not democratic": TMC's Kirti Azad slams rebel MPs for merging with 'unrecognised' NCPI

Trinamool Congress MP Kirti Azad has strongly condemned twenty rebel TMC MPs. He labelled them as traitors for joining the Nationalist Citizens Party of India. Azad questioned the legitimacy of this new political entity. He stated the TMC has informed the Lok Sabha Speaker about its stance. The party believes…

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LS Speaker to decide on TMC rebel MPs after hearing both sides; meeting with Mamata Banerjee's faction

Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla is reviewing a split within the Trinamool Congress. Twenty rebel MPs have merged with the Nationalist Citizens Party of India. The Speaker will decide after hearing both sides. The TMC has called the move misleading and undemocratic. The rebel group claims to have met the…

The Economic Times

From Rs 75 in cash to the heart of a TMC revolt: The unlikely political journey of NCPI

The Nationalist Citizens Party of India, NCPI, a little-known outfit with just Rs 75 cash, is now in the national spotlight. Twenty dissident Trinamool Congress MPs announced their merger with the NCPI. This move could make the NCPI a significant force in the Lok Sabha. The party registered in January…

The Economic Times

'Was it Didi standing for election, or was it us?': TMC rebel MP Arup Chakraborty questions Mamata Banerjee after faction merges with NCPI

Defending the decision of the rebel MPs, Chakraborty said, "Was it Didi standing for election, or was it us? Whom did the public vote for? Mamata Banerjee wasn't standing in the elections everywhere. There is no such thing as 'our party'... A party doesn't belong to just one person or…

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What is NCPI? Why 20 TMC rebel MPs want to join this unknown Tripura party which could emerge as NDA's 2nd largest ally

Twenty dissident TMC MPs have announced a merger with the Nationalist Citizens Party of India (NCPI), a move they say complies with anti-defection rules and allows them to seek separate recognition in Parliament. A little-known political party that once fielded just three candidates in the Tripura Assembly elections has unexpectedly…

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'Reject political turncoats': Slogan of obscure party now welcoming TMC rebels

A small political party, the Nationalist Citizens Party of India, has unexpectedly entered national politics. This happened after twenty Lok Sabha MPs from the Trinamool Congress announced their merger with the NCPI. The NCPI had previously fielded candidates in the Tripura assembly elections with minimal success. The rebel MPs stated…

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The NCPI gambit: TMC rebels' unlikely escape route runs through an obscure party

Twenty Trinamool Congress Lok Sabha MPs have joined the Nationalist Citizens Party of India. This move bypasses legal hurdles and allows them to maintain their parliamentary presence. The strategy aims to create political space outside Mamata Banerjee's control. The BJP benefits from parliamentary support without immediate organizational integration in West…

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TMC turmoil deepens: Rebel camp to merge with NCPI, extends support to NDA; party MPs call it "betrayal"

A major split has rocked the Trinamool Congress. Twenty Lok Sabha MPs have joined the Nationalist Citizens Party of India. They will now support Prime Minister Narendra Modi's National Democratic Alliance. The rebel MPs have requested a separate sitting in Parliament. This move marks a significant political development. The party's…

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