Wave of Resignations Shake Trinamool Congress Amid Speculation of Internal Rift

Trinamool Congress faces a series of resignations as MP Prakash Chik Baraik steps down from the Rajya Sabha amid rumors of internal conflict. Party leader Ritabrata Banerjee rejects merger talks with Congress, while resignations spotlight growing uncertainties within the party's ranks.

The Trinamool Congress (TMC) is grappling with internal strife as its MP Prakash Chik Baraik resigned from the Rajya Sabha, marking the third resignation in just one week. In his resignation letter to CP Radhakrishnan, Chairman of the Rajya Sabha, Baraik announced he was stepping down with immediate effect, expressing gratitude for the support during his tenure.

This resignation comes amid a backdrop of increasing internal tension within the TMC, fueling speculation over the party's stability and potential realignment. Contrary to merger rumors, rebel TMC leader Ritabrata Banerjee dismissed any alliance with Congress, affirming that current developments remain an internal issue for the TMC.

Adding to the uncertainty, Vice President and Rajya Sabha Chairman CP Radhakrishnan accepted another resignation from MP Sushmita Dev. Dev's departure underscores the party's tumultuous state, as she hints at a shift in her political focus, possibly toward the BJP following a meeting with Assam's Chief Minister. The series of exits highlights the deepening crisis within the TMC.