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Rebel TMC Leader Claims 17 of 20 NCPI MPs Will Join BJP Ahead of Durga Puja
✍️ India Today
🗓 14 Sep 2026, 06:32 PM
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A rebel leader from the Trinamool Congress has alleged that 17 of the 20 MPs from the National Congress Party of India will switch allegiance to the Bharatiya Janata Party in the run‑up to Durga Puja. The claim, if true, would significantly alter the political landscape in the region.
A rebel leader from the Trinamool Congress (TMC) has publicly claimed that 17 of the 20 Members of Parliament belonging to the National Congress Party of India (NCPI) intend to switch their allegiance to the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) in the period leading up to Durga Puja.
If the allegation holds true, it would represent a substantial realignment of political forces, potentially weakening the NCPI’s presence while bolstering the BJP’s influence in the region.
No official statement has yet been issued by either the NCPI or the BJP to confirm or refute the claim. Political analysts suggest that such a shift could have implications for upcoming elections and coalition dynamics.
The timing of the alleged switch, coinciding with the festive season of Durga Puja, is seen by observers as a strategic move to capitalize on the heightened political engagement during this period.
If the allegation holds true, it would represent a substantial realignment of political forces, potentially weakening the NCPI’s presence while bolstering the BJP’s influence in the region.
No official statement has yet been issued by either the NCPI or the BJP to confirm or refute the claim. Political analysts suggest that such a shift could have implications for upcoming elections and coalition dynamics.
The timing of the alleged switch, coinciding with the festive season of Durga Puja, is seen by observers as a strategic move to capitalize on the heightened political engagement during this period.