TMC Crisis Deepens: Over 20 MPs Reportedly Move Towards Separate Bloc, Send Letter To Speaker Om Birla
Tensions within the Trinamool Congress (TMC) have escalated sharply after more than 20 party MPs reportedly submitted a letter to Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla, a move that has triggered intense speculation about a possible split or the formation of a separate parliamentary grouping within the party.
According to political sources, the development has fuelled talk that a section of TMC MPs is exploring the idea of operating as an independent bloc in the Lok Sabha. While no formal announcement has been made, insiders suggest that the numerical strength of the group is being assessed and further steps may depend on internal consultations in the coming days.
The latest developments come at a politically sensitive moment for the party leadership, as reports of internal disagreements have grown following West Bengal’s recent electoral setbacks. The situation has been further complicated by a series of meetings involving TMC parliamentarians in New Delhi, which have drawn attention from across the political spectrum.
Sources indicate that a group of MPs had earlier met senior party leader Sukhendu Sekhar Roy in the national capital, shortly after his resignation from the party. That meeting was followed by another interaction involving several MPs and senior political figures, further intensifying discussions around possible realignments.
The growing unrest has also led to claims that a section of TMC MPs is inclined towards extending support to the BJP-led National Democratic Alliance. Party leaders have made differing statements on the issue, with one senior MP suggesting that a significant number of parliamentarians are considering aligning their future political direction with the NDA following the electoral mandate in West Bengal.
Names of several MPs have surfaced in connection with these developments, including representatives from constituencies across north, south and Junglemahal regions of the state. However, there is no official confirmation from the party regarding any collective decision or formal split.
The internal turbulence has been further amplified by Sukhendu Sekhar Roy’s resignation letter, in which he levelled serious allegations against the party leadership, citing issues related to governance, corruption and administrative functioning in the state. His remarks have added to the political pressure on the leadership at a time when dissent appears to be widening.
In a notable political shift in tone, Roy also acknowledged the electoral verdict in West Bengal and made favourable remarks about the opposition BJP, stating that the mandate reflected a clear public direction and that governance initiatives had already begun under the new political setup.
