TMC crisis LIVE: Abhishek Banerjee writes to Speaker Om Birla as 20 rebels merge with little-known Tripura party

Twenty rebel Members of Parliament from India's Trinamool Congress (TMC) have merged with the National Congress Party of India (NCPI) in Tripura, a move that could deepen the crisis for the TMC. The merger is currently awaiting verification by Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla, who will assess the signatures of the 20 MPs before making a decision on recognizing the new political alignment.

The TMC has been facing internal turmoil, and this latest development adds another layer of complexity. The party's strength in the Lok Sabha could be significantly affected if the merger is recognized. The NCPI, described as a "little-known" party, now finds itself at the center of a significant political maneuver.

Sources indicate that the Speaker's verification process is crucial. The outcome will determine whether these 20 MPs are officially recognized as part of the NCPI, potentially altering the parliamentary arithmetic. The TMC is expected to closely monitor the proceedings as they unfold.

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Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla will verify the signatures of the 20 TMC rebel MPs before taking a decision on recognising the merger with NCPI.