Making sense of TMC rebels' ‘merger’ with NCPI — Is it legal? Expert explains law
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Summary
PD Thankappan Achary, the former secretary-general of the Lok Sabha, explicitly called the TMC rebels' ‘merger’ with the NCPI invalid. He explains why.
Key Facts
Type Policy
Source Livemint - Policy & Politics
Published Monday, 15 June 2026
Affected Population ~850 million internet users, 75,000+ startups
Key Numbers
Rs 15,000 crore for Digital India initiatives
UPI: 14 billion monthly transactions
850 million+ Aadhaar-linked mobiles
GDP: $3.9 trillion (2025 est.)
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NDA III BJP-led NDA
Left Centre Right