Why the number 19 matters in Kakoli Ghosh's TMC rebellion, and why Raghav Chadha comes to mind
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Summary
Kakoli Ghosh Dastidar insists “nearly 20 TMC MPs, including me, have decided to support the NDA”. Mamata Banerjee's loyalists say that figure is a stretch.
Key Facts
Type Policy
Source Hindustan Times - India
Published Tuesday, 9 June 2026
Affected Population ~350 million BPL population, 140 million elderly
Key Numbers
PM-JAY: 55 crore beneficiaries
MGNREGA: Rs 86,000 crore annual outlay
NSAP pensions: 3 crore beneficiaries
Rs 11.11 lakh crore capital expenditure (2025-26)
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Key Stakeholders
Government Context
NDA III BJP-led NDA
Left Centre Right