Trinamool Congress Denies Merger Speculation with Congress Amid INDIA Bloc Meetings
Trinamool Congress refuted reports of a possible merger with Congress after high-level meetings between party leaders Mamata Banerjee and Sonia Gandhi, and between Abhishek Banerjee and Rahul Gandhi. The denial came amid speculation following INDIA bloc huddles and TMC's internal political crisis marked by leader resignations. The clarification is significant as it addresses concerns about the stability and unity of the opposition alliance ahead of potential political challenges.
Trinamool Congress officially dismissed merger rumors with Congress on Wednesday, with party sources denying that any such discussion occurred during recent meetings between senior leaders. Mamata Banerjee met Congress Parliamentary Party chief Sonia Gandhi at her residence in New Delhi on Tuesday, while TMC MP Abhishek Banerjee separately met Rahul Gandhi. According to sources, the meetings focused on opposition unity and strengthening the INDIA bloc's collective stance against the BJP, rather than organizational restructuring. Mamata reportedly emphasized that opposition constituents should set aside past differences and work together, marking a notable shift from her earlier efforts to build an independent bloc separate from Congress. The timing of these meetings coincided with TMC's internal turmoil, including ongoing leader resignations and alleged attacks on party workers following the 2024 Lok Sabha elections.
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