‘You Took Them From Congress’: Priyanka Gandhi, Kalyan Banerjee Share Light Moment Outside Parliament Amid TMC Rebel Row

New Delhi: A brief but witty exchange between Congress MP Priyanka Gandhi Vadra and Trinamool Congress (TMC) MP Kalyan Banerjee outside Parliament became a talking point on Tuesday, highlighting the political undercurrents between the two opposition parties.

The interaction took place as Kalyan Banerjee was speaking to reporters about the issue of leaders leaving the Trinamool Congress. Defending his party's position, Banerjee criticised those switching sides and commented on the ongoing debate over TMC rebels.

At that moment, Priyanka Gandhi, who was passing by, interjected with a smile, saying, “You took them from Congress.” The remark drew laughter from those present, including several MPs and journalists gathered outside Parliament.

The exchange, though light-hearted, reflected the complex relationship between the Congress and the TMC. While both parties often come together on national issues to oppose the BJP in Parliament, they remain political rivals in states such as West Bengal, where they compete for the same voter base.

Kalyan Banerjee also smiled at the comment, and the conversation remained cordial, with no visible signs of hostility between the two leaders.

The moment quickly gained traction on social media, where videos of the interaction were widely shared. Supporters of both parties interpreted the exchange differently, with some viewing it as friendly political humour and others seeing it as a subtle reminder of the long-standing rivalry between the Congress and the TMC.

The banter comes at a time when defections and party realignments have become a recurring feature of Indian politics. Both the Congress and the Trinamool Congress have, at different points, welcomed leaders from rival parties while also facing the departure of their own members.

Political observers noted that despite their differences, opposition parties have continued to coordinate on several issues inside Parliament, including debates on governance, federalism and electoral reforms. However, competition at the state level often results in public exchanges such as Tuesday's interaction.

With Parliament's session witnessing frequent political sparring, the Priyanka Gandhi–Kalyan Banerjee exchange offered a rare moment of humour amid otherwise intense debates, quickly becoming one of the day's most widely discussed political clips.