Rebel TMC MPs Likely to Join Nationalist Citizen Party: All 20 Names Revealed
New Delhi, June 14, 2026: In a major political development, 20 rebel Trinamool Congress (TMC) Lok Sabha MPs are reportedly planning to merge with the Nationalist Citizen Party (NCP), according to sources close to the matter.All 20 Rebel TMC MPs —
Full List here are the names of all 20 rebel TMC Lok Sabha MPs who are likely to merge with the Nationalist Citizen Party:
1. Kakoli Ghosh Dastidar
2. Satabdi Roy
3. Bapi Haldar
4. Sharmila Sarkar
5. Prasun Bandyopadhyay
6. Jagadish Barma Basunia
7. Asit Kumar Mal
8. Arup Chakraborty
9. Rachna Banerjee
10. Saayoni Ghosh
11. Khalilur Rahaman
12. Abu Taher Khan
13. Yusuf Pathan
14. Mitali Bag
15. Mala Roy
16. Kalipada Soren
17. Deepak Adhikari
18. June Malia
19. Partha Bhowmick
20. Sudip Bandyopadhyay
Background the Trinamool Congress,
led by West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee, has been facing internal rebellion from a group of its MPs who have been at odds with the party leadership over various issues including seat distribution and policy decisions.
Why Are They Leaving TMC?
Political analysts say the rebel MPs are unhappy with the current leadership structure within TMC. Key reasons include:- Lack of representation in party decisions- Differences over political strategy- Personal differences with senior leaders- Dissatisfaction with seat Distribution these 20 MPs have been vocal about their grievances and are now believed to be in advanced talks with NCP leadership.
Who Are The Key Faces?
Among the 20 rebel MPs, some notable names include:Yusuf Pathan — Former Indian cricket star turned politician, his exit from TMC would be a major blow to the party.Satabdi Roy — Popular Bengali actress and longtime TMC MP, her rebellion signals deep discontent within the party.Deepak Adhikari — Also known as Dev, another popular Bengali film actor turned politician who is among the rebel group.Rachna Banerjee — Well known Bengali television personality who joined politics through TMC.
What is Nationalist Citizen Party?
The Nationalist Citizen Party is an emerging political force in Indian politics. The party has been actively trying to expand its base by attracting leaders from established parties who are dissatisfied with their current political homes.Impact on Bengal PoliticsIf all 20 MPs merge with NCP, it would be one of the biggest political developments in West Bengal in recent years. The TMC, which has dominated Bengal politics for over a decade, would face a serious internal crisis.Political experts believe this development could reshape the Opposition dynamics in West Bengal ahead of future elections.What TMC Says the Trinamool Congress leadership has not officially commented on the development. However, party insiders say that the leadership is closely monitoring the situation and may take disciplinary action against the rebel MPs.
What Happens Next?
Sources indicate that a formal announcement regarding the merger could come within the next few days. All 20 rebel TMC MPs are expected to formally join the Nationalist Citizen Party very soon.This is a developing story.