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From Rs 75 in cash to the Lok Sabha spotlight: The obscure party at the centre of the TMC rebellion- From Rs 75 in cash to the heart of a TMC revolt: The unlikely political journey of NCPI
- What is NCPI? Why 20 TMC rebel MPs want to join this unknown Tripura party which could emerge as NDA's 2nd largest ally
- 'Reject political turncoats': Slogan of obscure party now welcoming TMC rebelsA small political party, the Nationalist Citizens Party of India, has unexpectedly entered national politics. This happened after twenty Lo...15 Jun, 2026, 10.58 AM IST
- TMC split buzz: Why do Indian politicians so readily abandon their parties?Speculation surrounds a potential split in the TMC party. Such defections are common in Indian politics, often engineered by other parties....10 Jun, 2026, 11.49 PM IST
- BJP treats turncoats like disposable pawns; Jakhar & Ravneet Bittu prime examples: AAP leader Harpal CheemaThe Aam Aadmi Party accuses the Bharatiya Janata Party of treating politicians like disposable items. Senior AAP leader Harpal Singh Cheema...05 Jun, 2026, 10.54 AM IST
- Amid dissent in Trinamool Congress ranks, Mamata Banerjee's 'Girgiti' poem takes swipe at political turncoatsTrinamool Congress chief Mamata Banerjee has written a new poem titled 'Girgiti' or Chameleon. Political observers believe it is a message ...29 May, 2026, 05.22 PM IST
- Mamata says INDIA bloc likely to meet in early June, vows opposition fight; BJP hits backMamata Banerjee announced that INDIA bloc members will meet in early June to strategize for a prolonged political battle, alleging widespre...24 May, 2026, 08.09 PM IST
- 'Invisible weapons attacking social harmony': Akhilesh Yadav targets BJP, demands audit of funds and assetsSamajwadi Party Chief Akhilesh Yadav has directly attacked the Bharatiya Janata Party. He alleges invisible weapons are being used to harm ...23 May, 2026, 12.21 PM IST
- BJP Yuva Morcha files police complaint against Rahul Gandhi for his "traitor" remark against PM Modi, Amit ShahThe BJP Yuva Morcha Spokesperson Abhishek Dubey sought the registration of an FIR against Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi for allegedly c...21 May, 2026, 11.10 AM IST
- Bengal polls: Tough TMC-ISF contest likely in Bhangar, Canning Purba seats amid violence fearsBhangar and Canning Purba constituencies are set for a heated electoral battle. The Trinamool Congress faces a strong challenge from the In...25 Apr, 2026, 02.57 PM IST
- LS polls: TMC, BJP favour turncoats over seasoned leaders in BengalTMC and BJP in West Bengal elections favor turncoats over experienced leaders, triggering protests. Both parties defend decisions based on ...01 Apr, 2024, 01.32 PM IST
- As Lok Sabha election battle heats up, 'garbage', 'trash bins' become part of political discourse in Madhya PradeshAmid an exodus of Congress leaders to the BJP in Madhya Pradesh before the Lok Sabha polls, terms like 'garbage' and 'trash bins' became pa...30 Mar, 2024, 01.34 PM IST
- Eight turncoats of 2019 'coup' who helped BJP form government in Karnataka, lose electionAs many as 13 Congress and three JD(S) MLAs had resigned from the Karnataka Assembly in 2019 thus bringing down the 14-month-old coalition ...13 May, 2023, 07.55 PM IST
- Gujarat polls: Most Congress turncoats win on BJP ticketOf these 14, all but three won the election on Thursday. In at least three cases, their direct challengers were candidates of the new entra...09 Dec, 2022, 09.10 PM IST
- UP polls: Only four turncoats make it to state legislatureProminent losers included former UP ministers Swami Prasad Maurya and Dharam Singh Saini, who had joined the SP just ahead of the polls; an...11 Mar, 2022, 05.26 PM IST
- Turncoats turn the tables on old-timers in West Bengal assembly electionsThe TMC, in its list of 291 candidates, has fielded around 16 turncoats who were either elected representatives of other parties or had joi...17 Mar, 2021, 01.42 PM IST
- Bengal polls: BJP names candidates for 3rd, 4th phases; denied tickets, aspirants protest, quitIn a surprise move, the party nominated Trinamool Congress turncoat and octogenarian sitting MLA of Singur, Rabindranath Bhattacharya. Of l...15 Mar, 2021, 09.41 AM IST
- BJP, Congress bet on turncoats in RajasthanThe ruling BJP alone has fielded seven defectors, including six from the Congress and one from the BSP.21 Nov, 2018, 01.11 PM IST
- Row over defections in Telangana spirals: Opposition mulls legal battle against speaker's moveThe opposition parties in Telangana, including the Congress, Telugu Desam Party, YSR Congress and Bharatiya Janata Party, are preparing for...15 Mar, 2016, 11.38 AM IST
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