The Economic Times

Constitutional expert questions plan of TMC rebel MPs to seek 'real TMC' status from Speaker

Rebel Trinamool Congress MPs plan to approach Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla seeking recognition as the 'real TMC' parliamentary group. A constitutional expert states the Election Commission, not the Speaker, has the authority to decide party status. The expert advises the rebel group to approach the EC with evidence of majority support. The TMC has 28 Lok Sabha members.