The West Bengal Legislative Assembly has formally notified ten members of the All India Trinamool Congress (AITC) in connection with alleged violations of the anti‑defection law. The notices, issued by the Speaker’s office, require the MLAs to submit an explanation for their conduct within a stipulated timeframe. If the legislators fail to provide satisfactory answers, the Speaker may initiate proceedings to disqualify them from the assembly, according to the provisions of the law. The action follows a series of accusations that a number of TMC lawmakers have breached party discipline by supporting opposition motions, a move that could destabilise the party’s majority in the 292‑seat assembly. The MLAs have yet to respond to the notices, and political observers say the outcome could influence the balance of power in the state legislature.
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Bengal Assembly Sends Notices to 10 TMC MLAs Over Defection Allegations
The West Bengal legislature has issued formal notices to ten Trinamool Congress legislators accused of violating anti‑defection laws. The Speaker’s office demands that the MLAs explain their actions within a specified deadline. Failure to comply could lead to disqualification and further disciplinary measures. The move is part of a broader effort to curb defections that threaten the party’s majority in the state assembly. The MLAs have not yet responded, leaving the outcome uncertain.
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