TMC Rebels Seek Merger to Bypass Anti-Defection Law Amid Bengal Political Shifts
The anti-defection law, designed to prevent political defections, faces challenges as rebel Trinamool Congress (TMC) MPs seek to merge with a minor party to avoid disqualification. This move follows the Supreme Court's 2023 ruling distinguishing between a political party and its legislature party. The rebels' strategy aims to retain parliamentary perks amid internal TMC divisions, while critics highlight potential opportunism and question the long-term impact on Bengal's political landscape, with the BJP reportedly benefiting from the situation.