Another setback for TMC, Koel Mallick resigns from Rajya Sabha
Why This Matters
Koel Mallick's resignation from the Rajya Sabha marks a significant setback for the Trinamool Congress (TMC) as it continues to face internal turmoil and defections to the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP). This development underscores the growing instability within the TMC and its potential impact on the party's electoral prospects. The BJP's decision to field former TMC leaders further blurs the lines between opposition parties in the Indian parliament.
TMC leader Koel Mallik resigned from the Rajya Sabha on Thursday. This follows Madan Mitra's departure and joining a rebel TMC faction. Earlier, Sukhendu Sekhar Ray and Sushmita Dev also resigned from the party. They subsequently joined the Bharatiya Janata Party and filed nomination papers. The BJP defended its decision to field these former TMC leaders.
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