A rebel TMC leader claims that 17 of 20 NCPI MPs are likely to join the BJP around Durga Puja. The claim is linked to the timing of the festival, and it is presented as an expected political shift among NCPI lawmakers.
India Today and Times of India both report the core assertion, though neither outlet provides detailed evidence, names, or verified confirmations of individual MPs’ plans in the provided coverage. Both stories frame the development as a forthcoming move, with the TMC rebel’s statement serving as the main source. The “17 of 20” figure is emphasized, with the narrative centered on the possibility of a majority of NCPI MPs aligning with the BJP.
While the reports agree on the broad claim and the proposed timeline around Durga Puja, they differ mainly in how they headline the story, including a focus on the rebel MP’s “Durga Puja” framing. No source in the supplied material indicates official reactions from the BJP, NCPI, or the MPs referenced, or offers documentation of defections beyond the allegation.
