Rebel Trinamool Congress MP Jagadish Chandra Barma Basunia claimed 17 of 20 NCPI-aligned MPs intend to join the BJP, a statement disputed by his fellow dissidents.
The BJP leadership in West Bengal distanced itself from the claim, stating they would not accept members simply because they express a desire to join.
The legal status of the NCPI group remains contested as the Lok Sabha Secretariat processes disqualification petitions following the MPs' reported merger.