Rebel TMC MPs receive disqualification notices after Supreme Court intervention

Twenty Members of Parliament belonging to the Trinamool Congress (TMC) have been issued notices by the Lok Sabha secretariat regarding pleas for their disqualification. This development comes after the Supreme Court intervened, urging the expedition of these proceedings.

The notices suggest a potential violation of the Tenth Schedule of the Constitution, commonly known as the anti-defection law. The grounds for disqualification appear to stem from the MPs' merger with the National Capital Pradesh (NCPI), an action that could be interpreted as defection from their original party.

The Supreme Court's involvement underscores the urgency and significance of the matter. The Tenth Schedule aims to prevent political defections and maintain party discipline. The secretariat's action now places these MPs in a precarious position, awaiting a decision on their legislative futures.