Kolkata, June 13 -- Suspended Trinamool Congress (TMC) leader Riju Dutta claimed that the party's internal rift has deepened, alleging that a group of rebel TMC Members of Parliament (MPs) is likely to meet Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla on June 15, clearly extending their support to the National Democratic Alliance (NDA).

Speaking to reporters in Kolkata on Friday, Dutta said a crucial meeting of the dissident faction is scheduled for Sunday and claimed that the Chief Minister of West Bengal might also attend the gathering.

"These rebel MPs are likely to meet Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla on Monday. A major meeting is also scheduled for Sunday, which, according to my information, the Chief Minister of Bengal might also attend," Dutta said.

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