TMC turmoil deepens as rebel faction plans merger with NCPI and backs NDA, MPs label it betrayal

The Economic Times outlines growing unrest within the Trinamool Congress (TMC). A rebel camp is preparing to merge with the Nationalist Congress Party of India (NCPI). The same faction has extended its support to the National Democratic Alliance (NDA). Party MPs have condemned the move as a betrayal. The development signals a split in TMC’s parliamentary ranks. The merger aims to reshape alliances ahead of upcoming political contests. Critics within the party argue the shift undermines TMC’s unity. The situation is set to influence future coalition dynamics.