CPI(M) Faces Setback as Pratik Rahaman Resigns in West Bengal

Pratik Ur Rahaman, a key state committee member of West Bengal's CPI(M), has resigned, citing disagreements with the party's leadership views and strategies. Rahaman was set to contest against TMC's Abhishek Banerjee in the upcoming 2024 general election. The party has yet to respond to his resignation.

The West Bengal CPI(M) faced a significant setback on Monday with the resignation of state committee member Pratik Ur Rahaman due to differences in views with party leadership.

Rahaman was expected to contest against TMC leader Abhishek Banerjee in the Diamond Harbour Lok Sabha seat during the 2024 general election.

Despite Rahaman's departure, a CPI(M) office-bearer confirmed that the leadership had not yet made a decision on how to address the situation.

(With inputs from agencies.)