TMC cites CID probe as Abhishek Banerjee misses Speaker meeting

Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla's meeting request to TMC leader Abhishek Banerjee was missed. Banerjee was being questioned by CID in Kolkata. This comes as a significant split hits the TMC. Around 20 MPs have announced their intention to merge with another party. They seek recognition as the 'real TMC'. The Speaker will hear both factions before deciding.