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Bandopadhyay was one of the first parliamentary faces of the TMC and a key figure in the Lok Sabha. Last year, he was replaced by Abhishek Banerjee.

The Parliamentary Standing Committee on Transport, Tourism and Culture meeting started on Monday in the Parliament House Annexe Extension (PHAE).

TMC's crisis deepened as 20 rebel MPs backed the NDA via NCPI, sought separate Lok Sabha status, and Abhishek Banerjee appeared before the ED.

West Bengal minister Dilip Ghosh said the Lok Sabha Speaker will decide on any request by rebel TMC MPs for separate party recognition after examining their submissions. He also commented on CID questioning of Abhishek Banerjee, saying the TMC leader has appeared before agencies multiple times and continues to receive notices.

Kiren Rijiju, Union Minister of Parliamentary Affairs and Minority Affairs, is seen as one of the most vocal leaders in the BJP-led NDA government which has just completed two years of its third term. He plays a crucial role as the government is keen on passing the Constitution (131st Amendment) Bill, 2026, also known as the Delimitation Bill, 2026, which failed to get the two-third majority in the Lok Sabha in April.

In the letter, Banerjee said the legislative party in the Lok Sabha derives its existence from the political party and that there can be only one recognised leader and one whip authorised by the party.

Rebel Trinamool Congress MPs, led by Kakoli Ghosh Dastidar, seek merger with Nationalist Citizen Party and request separate seating in Lok Sabha.

Uddhav Thackeray, head of the Shiv Sena (UBT), took proactive steps to address loyalty concerns by meeting with all nine of his Lok Sabha MPs. This gathering was essential in dispelling rumors of potential switches to the ruling Shiv Sena, with Sanjay Raut openly affirming allegiance among the legislators.