The crisis engulfing the Trinamool Congress (TMC) is no longer confined to the West Bengal Assembly.

Fresh signs of unrest have now emerged within the party's parliamentary ranks, raising questions about whether the rebellion that shook the state unit could soon find an echo in New Delhi.

As per an India Today report TV that several TMC MPs have established contact with the dissident camp led by rebel MLA Ritabrata Banerjee.

The reported outreach has triggered speculation that a section of parliamentarians may be considering a separate political course if internal tensions continue to escalate.

The developments come days after a dramatic rupture within the party's legislative wing in Bengal, where dozens of MLAs broke ranks and challenged the leadership's authority.

That revolt has since become the backdrop for growing unease among elected representatives beyond the state Assembly.

According to sources, frustration among some MPs has been building for months, with criticism increasingly directed at the party's organisational functioning and the influence exercised by general secretary Abhishek Banerjee.

Conversations about creating an independent grouping in Parliament are understood to be taking place behind closed doors.

While no formal move has been announced, sources claimed that more than a dozen MPs are already sympathetic to the idea of a breakaway formation. A senior parliamentarian is said to be coordinating discussions among those exploring their options.

The arithmetic has added to the intrigue. The TMC currently holds 28 seats in the Lok Sabha, meaning any faction seeking recognition under anti-defection provisions would need the backing of at least 22 MPs.

In the Rajya Sabha, where the party has 13 members, the threshold is 9.

Asked about reports of MPs gravitating towards the rebel camp, Ritabrata Banerjee declined to offer a direct answer. Instead, he hinted that the political situation remains fluid.

"I have not spoken to any parliamentarians in the last seven days, so I cannot comment on what they may do. But politics changes quickly. Have patience. A lot can happen," he said.

The uncertainty has been amplified by comments from veteran Rajya Sabha MP Sukhendu Sekhar Roy, who recently suggested that the upheaval witnessed in the Assembly may not stop there.

Pointing to the scale of the revolt in Bengal, Roy said he had rarely seen such a large number of legislators distance themselves from a party in such a short span.

He added that similar reactions within the Lok Sabha could not be dismissed. His observations have intensified speculation that fault lines within the party extend far beyond the state legislature. Roy has also indicated that unrest in the Rajya Sabha cannot be ruled out.

Over recent weeks, Roy has emerged as one of the sharpest internal critics of the party's functioning, openly questioning decision-making processes and suggesting that his association with the organisation has become largely formal.

Facing the biggest internal challenge in its nearly three-decade history, the TMC leadership has begun a multi-pronged effort to contain the damage.

Sources said Mamata Banerjee has personally contacted several MLAs from districts including Howrah, Murshidabad and North Dinajpur, particularly those who were seen attending meetings organised by the rebel camp.

Party insiders also indicated that outreach efforts are underway among MPs, with senior leaders attempting to prevent further cracks from appearing in the parliamentary wing.

Interestingly, even within the dissident camp, there appears to be little appetite for sidelining Mamata Banerjee.

Several rebel legislators have publicly maintained that she should continue to remain the party's undisputed leader and should not be relegated to a ceremonial advisory role.

As the rebellion enters a new phase, the focus is increasingly shifting from Kolkata to Parliament, where the next chapter of the TMC's internal battle could unfold.