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TMC Rebel MPs Form New Party, Call on PM Modi to Honor Gyanesh Kumar
✍️ The New Indian Express
🗓 02 Oct 2026, 05:02 PM
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A faction of TMC MPs has launched a new political outfit and is urging Prime Minister Narendra Modi to grant the highest recognition to Gyanesh Kumar.
A group of Members of Parliament from the Trinamool Congress (TMC) has announced the formation of a new political party after a split within the party’s ranks. The newly formed outfit has publicly requested Prime Minister Narendra Modi to bestow the highest recognition upon Gyanesh Kumar, a prominent political figure. The call was made in a statement released by the party’s leadership, emphasizing the need for national acknowledgment of Kumar’s contributions.
The move follows a series of disagreements between the dissenting MPs and the TMC leadership over policy and leadership issues. While the new party has yet to declare a formal name, its leaders have expressed confidence that their platform will address the concerns that led to their departure from the TMC.
Prime Minister Modi’s government has not yet responded to the request, and it remains to be seen whether the central leadership will consider the appeal. The development adds a new dimension to the already complex political landscape in West Bengal and could influence upcoming electoral dynamics.
Observers note that the call for recognition of Gyanesh Kumar may be aimed at securing broader support for the new party’s agenda. The political community will be watching closely for any official acknowledgment or further statements from the central government.
The move follows a series of disagreements between the dissenting MPs and the TMC leadership over policy and leadership issues. While the new party has yet to declare a formal name, its leaders have expressed confidence that their platform will address the concerns that led to their departure from the TMC.
Prime Minister Modi’s government has not yet responded to the request, and it remains to be seen whether the central leadership will consider the appeal. The development adds a new dimension to the already complex political landscape in West Bengal and could influence upcoming electoral dynamics.
Observers note that the call for recognition of Gyanesh Kumar may be aimed at securing broader support for the new party’s agenda. The political community will be watching closely for any official acknowledgment or further statements from the central government.