The crisis within the Trinamool Congress (TMC) deepened further on Thursday after Rajya Sabha MP Prakash Chik Baraik resigned from the Upper House, becoming the third TMC parliamentarian to quit within a week.
The development comes at a time when the party is battling an unprecedented internal rebellion and growing uncertainty over its parliamentary strength.
Another Major Setback for Mamata Banerjee
Prakash Chik Baraik, who represents West Bengal in the Rajya Sabha, submitted his resignation on Thursday. His exit follows the recent resignations of senior TMC leaders Sukhendu Sekhar Roy and Sushmita Dev, escalating concerns about the party’s stability and future direction.
With three Rajya Sabha resignations in just a few days, the political turmoil inside the Trinamool Congress appears to be intensifying. Several reports suggest that internal dissent and growing factionalism have triggered one of the most serious challenges faced by the party in recent years.
Rebellion Within TMC Continues to Grow
The resignation comes amid claims by rebel leaders that a significant section of TMC lawmakers is backing a breakaway movement. Rebel leaders have asserted that they enjoy support from nearly 19-20 MPs, although senior TMC leaders, including Mahua Moitra, have strongly disputed those claims.
Political observers believe the latest resignation will further fuel speculation about the future of the party and the possibility of additional departures in the coming days.
Who is Prakash Chik Baraik?
Prakash Chik Baraik was elected unopposed to the Rajya Sabha from West Bengal in 2023 and emerged as one of the prominent tribal faces of the Trinamool Congress, particularly in North Bengal’s tea garden belt. His rise within the party was widely viewed as part of TMC’s strategy to strengthen its support among tea garden workers and tribal communities.
TMC Faces Tough Political Test
The latest resignation comes as TMC leadership attempts to contain internal unrest while simultaneously exploring stronger coordination with opposition parties at the national level. Recent meetings between TMC leaders and Congress leadership have added another dimension to the evolving political situation.
With three Rajya Sabha exits in four days and ongoing speculation over further defections, the coming weeks are expected to be crucial for the Mamata Banerjee-led party.
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