Prakash Chik Baraik, a Rajya Sabha MP of the Trinamool Congress (TMC), has resigned from his position this week.
The departure marks a period of increasing instability for the TMC, as Baraik is the third MP to quit the party in a single week [1]. This trend suggests growing internal friction within the organization and a potential shift in the political landscape of West Bengal.
Baraik said dissatisfaction within the party and concerns regarding the people’s mandate in West Bengal were the primary drivers for his resignation [1], [3]. While he has not officially announced a new affiliation, reports indicate speculation that he may join the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) [1], [3].
The resignation comes amid a broader wave of dissent within the TMC ranks. The loss of three lawmakers in seven days signals a challenge to the party's cohesion during a critical period of regional governance.
Baraik's exit follows a pattern of lawmakers distancing themselves from the party leadership. The rapid succession of these resignations has created a perception of an exodus, further complicating the TMC's standing in the upper house of Parliament [2], [3].
“Baraik is the third MP to quit the party in a single week.”
The resignation of Prakash Chik Baraik, following two other departures in the same week, indicates a deepening crisis of confidence within the Trinamool Congress. If these lawmakers transition to the BJP, it would not only weaken the TMC's legislative strength in the Rajya Sabha but also signal a shift in political loyalty that could impact future electoral strategies in West Bengal.
