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Published on: Mar 27, 2023, 13:01:38 IST

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Congress' 'black shirt' protest for Rahul Gandhi sees surprise Trinamool visit

Opposition MPs, wearing black over the disqualification of Congress leader Rahul Gandhi from Lok Sabha, protest over the Adani Group issue at Parliament House complex during Budget Session, in New Delhi, Monday, March 27, 2023. (PTI)

A joint meeting of opposition leaders in Parliament Monday morning - called by the Congress after Rahul Gandhi's controversial disqualification from the Lok Sabha - had two surprise attendees - Prasun Banerjee and Jawhar Sircar of the Trinamool, which has remained largely aloof from Congress-led attempts to unite the opposition and challenge the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party. Read more

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