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Mamata Free To Go Wherever She Pleases, Says NCPI MP Jagadish Barma Basunia
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News18•08-10-2026, 20:45
Mamata Free To Go Wherever She Pleases, Says NCPI MP Jagadish Barma Basunia
- •NCPI MP Jagadish Chandra Barma Basunia dismissed Mamata Banerjee’s recent visit to the national capital, stating that the rebel faction is unfazed by her movements.
- •Basunia remarked that as Leader of the Opposition, Banerjee is free to go wherever she pleases and her visit is not a concern for them.
- •The rebel group of 20 former TMC MPs who aligned with the NCPI is seeking a 20-day extension from parliamentary authorities to formalize their stance against disqualification notices.
- •Mamata Banerjee traveled to Delhi after being urged by INDIA Alliance leaders to participate in the ongoing movement and seek an appointment with the President.
- •Meanwhile, Cockroach Janta Party chief spokesperson Saurav Das announced a nationwide protest targeting Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar on October 10 at Jantar Mantar.
Key Questions Answered
Jagadish Chandra Barma Basunia dismissed Mamata Banerjee's visit to the national capital, stating that the rebel faction is unconcerned by her movements and that she is free to go wherever she pleases as the Leader of the Opposition.
The breakaway group of 20 Lok Sabha MPs, which merged with the NCPI, is requesting an additional 20 days to formalise their stance and file their formal replies to disqualification notices and legal challenges raised by the TMC leadership.
Mamata Banerjee initially planned to send Abhishek instead, but decided to attend after being urged by INDIA Alliance leaders and having her name included in the list seeking an appointment with the President on the 8th or 9th.
