Lok Sabha Abhishek Banerjee met Speaker Om Birla TMC parliamentary party leader in Lok Sabha Abhishek Banerjee met Speaker Om Birla on Friday and submitted separate petitions against each of the 20 rebel MPs, seeking their disqualification, citing anti-defection law and SC judgments.Birla had invited him to present TMC’s case before ruling on the rebels’ demand to be recognised as a separate group after merging with NCPI.Merger needs 2/3 of political party, not just MPs: AbhishekTerming the rebels’ claim of merger as “invalid, Abhishek told reporters that “it is very clearly laid out (in Tenth Schedule of Constitution) that if a member voluntarily gives up their membership of a party, then that is ground for disqualification from the House”.On rebel MPs statement they have the requisite twothird numbers — threshold required to be exempt from the law and retain membership of the House — he said that “the merger will be accepted only when two-third of the political party merges with another political party and not just legislative party”.“We have left it to the judgement and wisdom of Speaker and requested him to take a decision expeditiously after listening to both sides. Speaker has said he will listen to the other side and call us again. I hope he will work as per the Constitution and not choke democracy,” Abhishek said.He added that “if they (rebels) have any integrity, they should leave their posts and get elected when elections happen”. “They are joining hands with BJP because they can’t fight; someone has to escape ED, CBI…some are getting money, or being threatened…,” he alleged, adding that he has “concrete proof”, and those who have objections can approach a court where he will produce the evidence.Get the latest India news and live updates. Download the TOI App.End of ArticleFollow Us On Social MediaVideosKarnataka Cross-Voting Row: BJP MLAs to Take Oath Before Lord Manjunatha in Dharmasthala‘Useless Fellows’: Kharge Loses Cool After Congress Workers Raise ‘DK-DK’ SlogansNEET UG Re-Exam Ends for 22 Lakh Candidates, Students Say Paper Was Tougher Than May 3 TestTMC MP Abhishek Banerjee’s Close Aide, Sumit Roy, Booked in Fraud and Forgery CaseRebel Shiv Sena (UBT) MP Nagesh Patil Ashtikar Joins Shinde Sena, Cites Hurt Over Party Remarks7 Workers Die, Over 40 Hospitalised After Ammonia Gas Leak At Seafood Processing Unit In Tamil NaduAjmer NEET Re-Exam: Muslim Student Wearing Hijab Alleges She Was Denied Entry At Exam Centre’Samajwadi Party, Congress Using Ram for 2027 UP Elections’: VHP Chief on Ram Mandir Donation RowConstruction Begins on ₹2,935 Crore Indore-Ujjain Greenfield Corridor After Farmer ProtestsJantar Mantar Protest: CJP Alleges Water, Power Cut, Demands Dharmendra Pradhan’s Exit123PhotostoriesBigg Boss Malayalam 8 Agnipariksha: 5 Ex-contestants who would be the best picks as judges10 countries where travel insurance is mandatory for tourists5 road trips in India that are not meant for first-time drivers – what travellers need to knowJungkook’s style evolution: From bold eyeliner to the king of quiet luxuryTaking creatine? 5 things you should know first, NYC doctor explainsUttarakhand SOG officer dies after collapsing at gym; Doctor explains why even fit people can suffer sudden medical emergencies10 baby boy names inspired by stars and constellations5 bad hair habits that could be making your hair fall worse5 most extraordinary eco-friendly buildings redefining sustainable architecturePersonality test: The bowl you choose reveals if you’re strategic, practical or intuitive123Hot PicksPetrol, diesel rateMilk price hikeIndia-US trade dealJIO IPODelih weatherGwalior-Prayagraj ExpressWeather forecast tomorrowIndane gas KYCKeir Starmer resignationTop TrendingNEET re examUS-Iran WarYoga Day 2026FIFA World Cup 2026Abhijeet DipkeTamil Nadu Ammonia Gas LeakNEET UG ExamUP Police Constable answer keyBengaluru blue line metroCJP protest
TMC parliamentary party leader in Lok Sabha Abhishek Banerjee met Speaker Om Birla on Friday and submitted separate petitions against each of the 20 rebel MPs, seeking their disqualification, citing anti-defection law and SC judgments.Birla had invited him to present TMC’s case before ruling on the rebels’ demand to be recognised as a separate group after merging with NCPI.
Merger needs 2/3 of political party, not just MPs: Abhishek
Terming the rebels’ claim of merger as “invalid, Abhishek told reporters that “it is very clearly laid out (in Tenth Schedule of Constitution) that if a member voluntarily gives up their membership of a party, then that is ground for disqualification from the House”.On rebel MPs statement they have the requisite twothird numbers — threshold required to be exempt from the law and retain membership of the House — he said that “the merger will be accepted only when two-third of the political party merges with another political party and not just legislative party”.“We have left it to the judgement and wisdom of Speaker and requested him to take a decision expeditiously after listening to both sides. Speaker has said he will listen to the other side and call us again. I hope he will work as per the Constitution and not choke democracy,” Abhishek said.He added that “if they (rebels) have any integrity, they should leave their posts and get elected when elections happen”. “They are joining hands with BJP because they can’t fight; someone has to escape ED, CBI…some are getting money, or being threatened…,” he alleged, adding that he has “concrete proof”, and those who have objections can approach a court where he will produce the evidence.
