Five reasons why TMC rebels merged with NCPI: ‘To create political space outside Mamata's control’
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Summary
Rebel TMC MP Kakoli Ghosh Dastidar announced on Sunday that 20 Lok Sabha MPs who were elected from Trinamool Congress (TMC) intend to merge with the Nationalist Citizens Party of India (NCPI).
Key Facts
Type Policy
Source Livemint - Policy & Politics
Published Monday, 15 June 2026
Affected Population 1.4 billion citizens, 5 million healthcare workers
Key Numbers
Health budget: Rs 90,958 crore (2025-26)
Target: 2.5% of GDP public health spending
1.5 lakh Health & Wellness Centres planned
Rs 15,000 crore for Digital India initiatives
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Government Context
NDA III BJP-led NDA
Left Centre Right