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TMC-Congress Merger Buzz, Heavy-Weight Rebel Camp: What's Happening in Mamata Banerjee's TMC

TMC sources said no merger proposal was discussed as the party faces fresh resignations and focuses on opposition coordination against the BJP.

  • On Wednesday, Trinamool Congress sources rejected reports of a merger with Congress, stating no such proposal was discussed at any stage.
  • Trinamool Congress supremo Mamata Banerjee met Congress leader Sonia Gandhi in Delhi on Tuesday to discuss opposition alliance strategy following the INDIA bloc's emphasis on unity.
  • Congress general secretary Jairam Ramesh said reports on the meeting were "completely inaccurate," adding "The meeting was very cordial and many personal matters were talked about, given the long relationship they have had."
  • Separately, Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi met Trinamool Congress national general secretary Abhishek Banerjee on Wednesday amid the party's internal rebellion following its recent West Bengal Assembly election defeat.
  • Rajya Sabha member Sushmita Dev resigned from the party and her seat on Wednesday, with sources indicating she is likely to join the BJP after meeting Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma.
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Times of India broke the news in India on Wednesday, June 10, 2026.
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