TMC fields senior leaders to challenge dissidents, question claim they have support of 20 MPs

TMC leaders Kalyan Banerjee and Kirti Azad challenged dissident MPs to resign and join BJP, questioning claims of support for a separate bloc. Meanwhile, Mamata Banerjee met Sonia Gandhi to discuss party challenges and strengthen the INDIA alliance. Rebel MP Kakoli Ghosh Dastidar remained silent amidst speculation.