TMC's internal crisis deepens as Rajya Sabha MP Prakash Chik Baraik resigns, marking the third resignation in four days.
The party has seen significant defections in both Lok Sabha and state assembly.
TMC Rajya Sabha MP Prakash Chik Baraik Resigns Amid Party Turmoil
TMC's internal crisis deepens as Rajya Sabha MP Prakash Chik Baraik resigns, marking the third resignation in four days. The party has seen significant defections in both Lok Sabha and state assembly.
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The Trinamool Congress (TMC), led by Mamata Banerjee, continues to face internal challenges as Rajya Sabha MP Prakash Chik Baraik resigned on Thursday. This marks the third resignation from the party's Rajya Sabha members within four days. Earlier, Sushmita Dev and Sukhendu Ray had also stepped down from their positions.
The TMC has witnessed significant defections recently. Out of its 28 Lok Sabha MPs, 20 have left the party, and in the Rajya Sabha, 3 out of 13 MPs have resigned. Additionally, in the West Bengal assembly, 58 out of 80 TMC MLAs have formed a separate group, reducing Mamata Banerjee's strength to 22 MLAs.
On June 3, 58 rebel MLAs declared Ritabrata Banerjee as their leader and submitted a letter to the assembly speaker, requesting his recognition as the Leader of the Opposition. The speaker approved this request. Meanwhile, on June 8, 20 Lok Sabha MPs from the TMC decided to support the NDA government and sent a signed letter to Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla, seeking separate seating arrangements as a distinct parliamentary block.
The political developments have also seen Mamata Banerjee and her nephew Abhishek Banerjee engaging in damage control efforts. Abhishek Banerjee met Rahul Gandhi in Delhi on June 10, while Mamata Banerjee met Sonia Gandhi on June 9.
Key Points
- TMC Rajya Sabha MP Prakash Chik Baraik resigned on June 8, the third resignation in four days.
- 20 out of 28 TMC Lok Sabha MPs and 3 out of 13 Rajya Sabha MPs have defected.
- 58 out of 80 TMC MLAs in West Bengal have formed a separate group.
- Ritabrata Banerjee was recognized as the Leader of the Opposition by the assembly speaker.
- Mamata Banerjee and Abhishek Banerjee are making efforts to manage the crisis.