3 Rebel TMC MPs to Meet PM Modi Today; NCP, Shiv Sena Leaders to Join
Three rebel Trinamool Congress (TMC) MPs are scheduled to meet Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday, following their earlier discussions with Union Home Minister Amit Shah. The meeting is expected to take place at the Prime Minister’s residence during a breakfast interaction.
According to sources, the three lawmakers had previously raised pressing concerns with Amit Shah. They also distanced themselves from two recent National Democratic Alliance (NDA) meetings, a move that has drawn political attention. Their decision to engage with the Prime Minister directly is being seen as a significant development in the current political landscape.
In addition to the TMC MPs, representatives of the NCPI (Nationalist Congress Party – India) and members of the Shiv Sena are likely to join the breakfast meeting. The inclusion of these leaders suggests a broader consultation process, though the agenda has not been officially disclosed.
The TMC, which is the ruling party in West Bengal, has been an opposition party at the Centre. The rebel MPs’ separate meetings with central leaders have sparked speculation about possible political realignments. However, there has been no official statement from either side about the purpose or outcome of these interactions.
Political analysts point out that such meetings often reflect evolving equations between regional parties and the central government. The NCPI and Shiv Sena, both having experienced internal splits in recent years, have maintained distinct positions in parliamentary proceedings. Their participation in Friday’s meeting adds another layer to the ongoing discussions.
Observers will be keenly watching whether the meeting leads to any concrete announcements or remains a routine exchange of views. As of now, the rebel TMC MPs have not publicly commented on their expectations from the interaction with the Prime Minister.
The development comes amid a series of political consultations across party lines, as various regional outfits assess their strategies ahead of upcoming parliamentary sessions. While no specific legislative issues have been linked to the meeting, the presence of leaders from different parties indicates a focus on broader political coordination.
This meeting marks the first known instance of these specific MPs engaging with the Prime Minister in a group setting. Their earlier interactions with Amit Shah had raised questions about their future political stance. The rebels have, however, maintained that they remain members of the TMC and have not announced any formal decision to leave the party.
As the political spectrum reacts to this development, it remains clear that dialogue between the government and regional representatives is an active process. The breakfast meeting is expected to be a closed-door affair, with details likely to emerge later in the day.
