TMC news LIVE: LS Speaker approval to one of Parliament's biggest defections delayed; Om Birla to meet Team Mamata

Om Birla, the Lok Sabha Speaker, is set to discuss the proposed merger of 20 TMC rebels with the Tripura-based NCPI and their potential alignment with the NDA before giving his approval. This move by the TMC defectors could significantly reshape the political landscape in Parliament, especially given TMC's strong presence. The meeting between Birla and Team Mamata Banerjee underscores the delicate balancing act required to handle such a major defection, with implications for both the ruling coalition and opposition dynamics.