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Yusuf Pathan opts out of all-party delegation; TMC says 'Centre can't unilaterally decide'

IndiaTimes Monday, 19 May 2025
TMC MP Yusuf Pathan withdrew from the all-party delegation after the Centre's "unilateral" selection, sparking criticism from TMC leaders Mamata Banerjee and Abhishek Banerjee, who emphasized the party's right to choose its representative. Congress also questioned the Centre's selection process, deeming it "dishonest" after its suggested names were rejected.
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