Nationalist Citizens Party of India Claims 20 Rebel TMC MPs in West Bengal
The Nationalist Citizens Party of India (NCPI) has made headlines by claiming the support of 20 rebel Trinamul Congress MPs. Traced to a registered office in Howrah, West Bengal, the party now asserts it holds the largest parliamentary presence from the state.
Highlights
- •The Nationalist Citizens Party of India claims to have gained 20 rebel Trinamul Congress Lok Sabha MPs.
- •The Election Commission recognizes the NCPI as a Registered Unrecognised Political Party with headquarters in Howrah.
- •The party's registered address is linked to a Bengali weekly newspaper called Jago Biswa in Hatgacha village.
- •The NCPI asserts it is now the largest parliamentary force from West Bengal in the Lok Sabha.
The Nationalist Citizens Party of India (NCPI) has emerged as a significant talking point in the national political landscape after claiming the support of 20 rebel Trinamul Congress (TMC) Members of Parliament. This unexpected development occurred on a Sunday evening in New Delhi, sparking intense speculation regarding the organization's sudden visibility and its roots in West Bengal.
Tracking the Origins of the Nationalist Citizens Party of India
The existence of the Nationalist Citizens Party of India was confirmed following the appearance of its name on an official list of 'Registered Unrecognised Political Parties' maintained by the Election Commission (EC). This list gained significant attention online shortly after the dissident TMC lawmakers declared a merger with the NCPI, formally notifying Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla of their decision.
According to documentation provided by the Election Commission, the NCPI is headquartered in a rural area of Howrah district, located across the Hooghly River from Kolkata. The party’s registered address is identified as 'Jago Biswa', Holding No. 4719, situated in Hatgacha village under the Sankrail post office. The premises consist of a two-story house featuring green and off-white paint, which remained locked when investigators and media began inquiries.
Interestingly, the boundary wall of the property refers to 'Jago Biswa' as a Bengali weekly newspaper. The name of the editor, Uttiya Kundu, is prominently displayed at the entrance. Recent photographs showing Kundu alongside Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari have fueled further political intrigue. The site has since attracted interest from media personnel and local residents, leading local authorities to deploy police and central forces to manage the area.
The NCPI expanded its public presence quickly, establishing social media profiles overnight. The party's branding features a fountain pen head set against the Indian tricolour. It has outlined three core pillars: 'People' for every citizen, 'Justice' for equal opportunities, and 'Progress' for economic development. Furthermore, the group has issued seven primary pledges focused on essentials such as food, clothing, housing, healthcare, and education.
Shifting Parliamentary Dynamics in West Bengal
In a bold move on Monday, the NCPI asserted that it now stands as the largest parliamentary force representing West Bengal. The party claimed credit for 20 Lok Sabha seats, contrasting this with the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) holding 12, the AITC with 8, and the Congress with 1, while noting that the Basirhat seat remains vacant. The party's official stance emphasizes that these figures reflect the current parliamentary landscape and its role in shaping the voice of the state at a national level.
