Delhi, June 11: Senior Congress leader K. C. Venugopal has dismissed reports suggesting a merger between the All India Trinamool Congress and the Indian National Congress, describing the speculation as baseless and unfounded.
He said there were no discussions or proposals regarding any merger between the two parties.
Venugopal made the remarks after a meeting of senior Congress leaders held at Indira Bhavan on Thursday. The meeting lasted for nearly three hours and focused on several political and organizational issues.
Speaking to the media, the Congress General Secretary clarified that both parties were functioning independently and pursuing their respective political agendas.
He stated that there was no truth in reports circulating about a possible merger and urged people not to rely on unverified claims and social media speculation.
Venugopal also noted that coordination among opposition parties and electoral alliances remain an important aspect of Indian politics. However, he emphasized that such cooperation should not be interpreted as discussions on a merger.
His clarification comes amid widespread speculation over the political relationship between the Congress and the TMC.
With the Congress leadership firmly rejecting the reports, the rumours surrounding a possible merger between the two parties appear to have been put to rest for now.
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