20 Former TMC MPs Join NDA, Pledge Support to Modi Government

In a significant political shift, Kakoli Ghosh Dastidar, a former leader of the Trinamool Congress (TMC), announced that she and 20 other former TMC MPs have joined the ruling National Democratic Alliance (NDA). The group will now operate under the banner of the NCPI parliamentary group in Parliament. Dastidar stated that their intention is to work closely with Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Home Minister Amit Shah. They plan to support government initiatives and focus on constructive debate. This move comes after the TMC suffered a major election defeat in West Bengal, prompting several of its members to realign politically. The TMC, led by Mamata Banerjee, has been a dominant force in West Bengal politics. However, recent electoral losses have led to internal dissent and defections. The new NDA allies have expressed their commitment to the government's development agenda. Political analysts see this as a boost for the NDA's strength in Parliament, while the TMC faces a setback as it loses more representatives. The exact timeline for formalizing the alliance with the NCPI group is expected to be announced soon.