Lok Sabha MP Mahua Moitra has dismissed claims that the rebel camp has the support of 20 MPs, saying that if such numbers existed, there would have been a public show of strength by now.
Moitra, in an interview with HT, said the burden of proving the numbers lies with those making the claim.
She argued that merely having a group of MPs does not automatically create a recognised faction under the anti-defection law, and that two-thirds of the political party—not just the legislative party—must move away and merge with the BJP.
Moitra also questioned the rebels' claim, saying that even if they had 20 MPs, it would not get them any recognition as a separate faction in the Lok Sabha or Assembly.
