Parliamentary Changes Following the Proposed Merger of TMC Members with the NCPI

TMC 成員擬與 NCPI 合併後導致的議會變動

Jun 15, 2026, 21:59
AsiaPolitics

Introduction

Twenty Members of Parliament from the Trinamool Congress (TMC) have asked Speaker Om Birla to recognize their merger with the Nationalist Citizens Party of India (NCPI). This move is intended to align them with the National Democratic Alliance (NDA).

二十位來自全印人民會議（TMC）的國會議員要求議長 Om Birla 承認他們與印度國民公民黨（NCPI）合併。此舉旨在使他們能夠加入國民民主聯盟（NDA）。

Main Body

The current instability within the TMC is a result of the party's defeat in the West Bengal assembly elections, which led to the first BJP-led government in the state. This electoral loss caused a division in the party, as 64 state assembly members left and 20 Lok Sabha members rebelled. These members, including Kakoli Ghosh Dastidar and Sudip Bandyopadhyay, chose to merge with the NCPI—a small party formed in 2022—to avoid being disqualified under the anti-defection laws of the Constitution. BJP representatives emphasized that this strategy allows the rebels to keep their regional ties to West Bengal while increasing the NDA's presence in the Northeast.

TMC 目前的不穩定是由於該黨在西孟加拉邦的議會選舉中失利，導致該邦出現了第一個由 BJP 領導的政府。這次選舉失利造成黨內分歧，導致 64 名邦議會議員離開，以及 20 名 Lok Sabha 成員反叛。這些成員（包括 Kakoli Ghosh Dastidar 和 Sudip Bandyopadhyay）選擇與 2022 年成立的小黨 NCPI 合併，以避免根據憲法的反叛黨法被取消資格。BJP 代表強調，這一策略允許反叛者維持與西孟加拉邦的區域聯繫，同時增加 NDA 在東北部的存在感。

There is a legal disagreement regarding the rules of the Tenth Schedule. Abhishek Banerjee, representing the TMC leadership, asserted that a 'split' is no longer a legal way to avoid disqualification, referring to a 2023 Supreme Court decision. However, the rebels argue that the merger is a legal process. Because the Supreme Court has not yet decided if a group of lawmakers can merge without the parent party's permission, Speaker Om Birla has delayed his decision until he receives legal advice from the Attorney General and the Law Ministry.

關於第十附表規則存在法律分歧。代表 TMC 領導層的 Abhishek Banerjee 聲稱，參考 2023 年最高法院的決定，「分裂」已不再是避免被取消資格的合法途徑。然而，反叛者認為合併是合法程序。由於最高法院尚未決定一群立法者在沒有母黨許可的情況下是否可以合併，議長 Om Birla 已推遲決定，直到他收到來自總律師和法律部的法律建議。

These changes could have a major impact on the government. If the merger is approved, the TMC's presence in the Lok Sabha would drop from 28 to 8 seats, while the NDA's total would rise to 314. Consequently, this would make it harder for the INDIA bloc to challenge the ruling coalition. Furthermore, analysts suggest that the BJP's growing power in West Bengal will allow for better administrative control over the borders shared with Bangladesh and Myanmar.

這些變動可能會對政府產生重大影響。如果合併獲得批准，TMC 在 Lok Sabha 的席位將從 28 個下降至 8 個，而 NDA 的總數將增加至 314 個。因此，這將使 INDIA 陣營更難挑戰執政聯盟。此外，分析師指出，BJP 在西孟加拉邦日益增長的權力將有助於更好地控制與孟加拉和緬甸接壤的邊境。

Conclusion

The legal status of the 20 MPs is still waiting for the Speaker's final decision, while the TMC continues to challenge the merger in court.

這 20 位國會議員的法律地位仍等待議長的最終決定，而 TMC 則繼續在法院挑戰此次合併。

Vocabulary Learning

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Look at this sentence from the text:

"Consequently, this would make it harder for the INDIA bloc to challenge the ruling coalition."

The A2 Way (Simple):

  • The NDA has more seats. It is hard for the INDIA bloc to win. (Two simple facts. Very basic.)

The B2 Way (Sophisticated):

  • The NDA has more seats; consequently, it is harder for the INDIA bloc to win. (One complex idea showing cause and effect.)

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So...Consequently..."Consequently, this would make it harder..."
But...However..."However, the rebels argue that the merger is a legal process."
And also...Furthermore..."Furthermore, analysts suggest that..."

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Vocabulary Learning

recognize (v.)
To officially accept the status or legality of something.
Example:The government refused to recognize the new regime as the legal authority.
align (v.)
To place or arrange something in a straight line, or to bring into agreement with a particular group or set of ideas.
Example:The company decided to align its marketing strategy with the latest consumer trends.
instability (n.)
A state of being unstable; lack of predictability or steadiness.
Example:Political instability in the region has led to a decrease in foreign investment.
disqualified (adj./v.)
To be declared ineligible for a position or activity due to a violation of rules.
Example:The athlete was disqualified from the race for starting before the whistle.
emphasized (v.)
To give special importance or prominence to something in speaking or writing.
Example:The teacher emphasized the importance of reviewing the notes before the exam.
asserted (v.)
To state a fact or belief confidently and forcefully.
Example:The lawyer asserted that his client was innocent of all charges.
coalition (n.)
A temporary alliance of political parties forming a government or cooperating for a specific purpose.
Example:The two small parties formed a coalition to gain a majority in parliament.
administrative (adj.)
Relating to the running of a business, organization, or government.
Example:The new manager is responsible for all administrative tasks in the office.
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