Trinamool Congress MP Kalyan Banerjee staged a protest in the Parliament complex on Thursday, holding a placard featuring images of 20 lawmakers, according to ABP Ananda. The poster was reportedly linked to the National Council of People's Initiatives (NCPI), though the exact nature of the protest was not immediately clear from the report.
Priyanka, a fellow parliamentarian, responded to Banerjee’s display by accusing him of having previously broken the Congress party before moving to another political group, as reported by Anandabazar Patrika. She made the remarks amid slogans raised against Sudip and Kakali, two other lawmakers, according to the same outlet.
The incident drew laughter from onlookers, with News18 Bengali noting that Banerjee’s poster prompted a rare scene in Parliament. Priyanka’s jibe referenced the year 1997, though the specific context of that reference was not detailed in the available reports.
Sangbad Pratidin reported that Banerjee’s protest targeted 20 lawmakers he labeled as “traitors,” while Priyanka countered by saying that Banerjee himself had been responsible for splitting the Congress party in the past. The exchange highlighted ongoing tensions within the political landscape.
In a separate development, Indian Express Bengali reported that Suvendu Adhikari commented on Banerjee’s suspension, calling the Trinamool Congress a party opposed to women. The remark added another layer to the political back-and-forth.
Observers will be watching for any further parliamentary action or statements from the involved parties in the coming days.
