Prakash Chik Baraik, a Rajya Sabha MP of the All India Trinamool Congress (TMC), resigned from his seat in the upper house on Thursday [1, 2].
The departure signals an intensifying internal crisis for the party led by Mamata Banerjee. This exodus of senior members threatens to weaken the party's legislative presence and stability during a period of political volatility.
Baraik's resignation letter was scheduled to be submitted at 11 a.m. [4] to Vice President C. P. Radhakrishnan, who serves as the Chairman of the Rajya Sabha in New Delhi [3].
This move is the third high-profile parliamentary exit from the TMC in less than a week [5]. The party has recently seen the departures of other senior members, including Sushmita Dev and Sukhendu Sekhar Roy [1, 6].
The wave of resignations suggests a growing rift within the TMC leadership. While the party has not issued a formal statement on the specific cause of Baraik's departure, the timing aligns with a broader trend of internal turmoil and members leaving the organization [1, 6].
Baraik's exit adds to the pressure on the party's central command to address grievances among its elected representatives. The loss of experienced lawmakers in the Rajya Sabha may limit the party's ability to influence national policy and legislative debates effectively.
“This is the third high-profile parliamentary exit from the TMC in less than a week”
The rapid succession of resignations from the All India Trinamool Congress indicates a significant decline in party cohesion. By losing three parliamentary members in a short window, the TMC faces a diminished voice in the Rajya Sabha and a potential perception of instability that opponents may exploit in upcoming political contests.
