Hooghly, June 9 -- After 20 Trinamool Congress (TMC) Members of Parliament reportedly requested separate seating arrangements, West Bengal Minister Bhaskar Bhattacharya on Tuesday said that the matter will be decided as per the Constitution and by the Speaker concerned.

Speaking to reporters, Bhattacharya said that the issue lies within the ambit of constitutional provisions and parliamentary procedures, and it is ultimately for the Speaker to take a call on the matter, including any decision related to symbols or seating arrangements.

"They have understood late. So, it is better late than never, always. Now, what they are thinking about this, it is up to them. It's their decision. If they decide that they will not be with Mamata Banerj...