Trinamoolâs solo posture in Parliament is a strategy, not a snub to INDIA bloc - The Hindu
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The Trinamool Congressâs decision not to sign the resolution seeking removal of Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla, which was piloted by the Congress, is not to be mistaken as a sign of divorce from the coalition of Opposition parties â the Indian National Developmental Inclusive Alliance, better known as the INDIA bloc. With 28 MPs in the Lok Sabha and 12 members in the Rajya Sabha, the Trinamool Congress is the third largest Opposition party in Parliament. The partyâs national general secretary Abhishek Banerjee had emphasised that the TMC is not against the move seeking Mr. Birlaâs ouster; however, he wanted it to be done with ârestraintâ, using a âconstructive and calibrativeâ approach, and allowing the Speaker a chance to respond to the grievances.Without questioning the sincerity of the TMCâs stance, it cannot be denied that the decision was also dictated by the partyâs drive to be seen standing solo, mirroring its electoral stance of contesting 294 Assembly seats on their own.
