Twenty Trinamool Congress (TMC) Members of Parliament (MPs) have formally requested the Lok Sabha Speaker to allow them to sit separately from the party in the lower house of the Indian Parliament. This move follows the TMC’s significant defeat in recent state assembly elections, where the party secured only 80 seats. The request signals a growing internal dissent within the TMC, specifically directed towards party chairperson Mamata Banerjee and general secretary Abhishek Banerjee. Sources indicate the MPs are protesting against the party leadership’s handling of the election and subsequent decisions. The request for separate seating is a visible demonstration of their opposition and a challenge to the established party structure. This development raises questions about the future stability of the TMC and potential further divisions within the party. The Speaker’s decision on the request will be closely watched as it could set a precedent for similar situations in the future.