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Kalyan Banerjee Stages Solo Protest Outside Parliament, Targets 20 Rebel MPs

Kalyan Banerjee staged a solo protest outside Parliament, displaying a placard with the slogan "Sadan mein 20 gaddar..." ("20 traitors in the House"). The protest was aimed at rebel Members of Parliament who have parted ways with the All India Trinamool Congress.

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Kalyan Banerjee Stages Solo Protest Outside Parliament, Targets 20 Rebel MPs

Solo Protest Outside Parliament

Trinamool Congress MP Kalyan Banerjee held a solitary demonstration outside Parliament, carrying a placard that referred to "20 traitors" in the House.

The protest was directed at MPs who have broken away from the Trinamool Congress and aligned with other political formations.

Political Message

Banerjee accused the rebel MPs of betraying the mandate under which they were elected.

According to the TMC leader:

  • The MPs abandoned the party that gave them electoral success.

  • Voters should judge such political defections.

  • Loyalty to the party and public mandate is essential.

These remarks reflect Banerjee's and the Trinamool Congress' position.

Background

The protest comes amid ongoing political tensions within the Trinamool Congress following the exit of several MPs and leaders.

The developments have intensified the political rivalry between the ruling TMC and opposition parties in West Bengal.

Response from Rebels

At the time of reporting, there was no immediate response from the rebel MPs to Banerjee's protest.

They have previously defended their decisions as being based on political and ideological differences.

Looking Ahead

The dispute between the Trinamool Congress leadership and the rebel MPs is expected to continue both inside and outside Parliament, with potential legal and political implications in the months ahead.

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