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TMC in freefall: Every leader from Parliament to Assembly who has quit ... Prakash Chik Baraik became the third Trinamool Congress (TMC) Rajya Sabha MP to resign from the Upper House in under a week when he stepped down on June 11. His exit adds to what is already the worst internal crisis in the party’s nearly 30-year history. The collapse follows TMC’s defeat in the 2026 West Bengal Assembly elections, which ended Mamata Banerjee’s 15-year hold on the state and set off simultaneous rebellions in the legislature and in Parliament. Here is every leader who has quit, been expelled, or formally broken ranks. Advertisement Rajya Sabha resignations Prakash Chik Baraik The latest departure. Baraik entered the Rajya Sabha from West Bengal in August 2023. He is the third TMC Upper House MP to go in six days. Advertisement Sushmita Dev Dev’s resignation received acceptance at Rajya Sabha Chairman with effect from June 10, 2026. She joined the Trinamool Congress in 2021 after leaving the Congress and is the daughter of Assam Congress veteran Santosh Mohan Dev. She had earlier served as an MP from Silchar. After resigning, she met Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma at his residence, s…

Fresh blow to TMC: West Bengal president Chandrima Bhattacharya resigns West Bengal's Trinamool Congress unit president Chandrima Bhattacharya has stepped down from all party positions amidst a wave of leaders departing the party. This development follows significant losses in the recent assembly elections and a subsequent organizational restructuring. The TMC has experienced internal divisions, with a notable split and a large contingent of Lok Sabha MPs joining a different party and aligning with the BJP-led NDA.

Trinamool Congress MP Sukhendu Sekhar Roy resigns from Rajya Sabha and party The resignation of Trinamool Congress MP Sukhendu Sekhar Roy brings to the fore differences among the party MPs, and speculations are rife that more MPs may follow suit

Trinamool Congress Sushmita Dev resigns as Rajya Sabha MP, second such ... Trinamool Congress (TMC) chief Mamata Banerjee's hold over her party continues to weaken. After 61 MLAs threw their weight behind rebel leader Ritabrata Banerjee, the rebellion has now spread to Parliament. Just a week after her trusted aideSukhendu Sekhar Roy quit the Rajya Sabha, Sushmita Dev resigned from both the Upper House and the party's primary membership, dealing another blow to Mamata's camp. Dev, who was previously a Congress Lok Sabha MP from Assam's Silchar, left the party after her 2019 defeat and joined the Trinamool Congress in 2021. She quickly rose through the ranks, becoming the party's national spokesperson and later securing a Rajya Sabha berth. In a surprise move, she met Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma in Delhi after resigning from the Rajya Sabha, with sources telling India Today that she is likely to join the BJP. Sources further revealed that Sushmita may contest from an Assam Lok Sabha seat where a by-election is due. In a letter to Rajya Sabha Chairman CP Radhakrishnan, she requested that her resignation be accepted with immediate effect. Speaking to India Today, Dev…

TMC crisis deepens as third MP resigns from Rajya Sabha & party The letter, which has been submitted by Kakoli Ghosh Dastidar in her capacity as “chief whip”, has given Bengal assembly Speaker’s recognition of Ritabrata Banerjee-led TMC rebels, who are also over two-third of the party MLAs, as an example, sources confirmed on a day when the party suffered another setback as its RS member Prakash Chik Baraik resigned from it and the Upper House, making him the third to do so since Monday.

Former TMC RS MPs Sushmita Dev, Sukhendu Sekhar Ray, Prakash Chik Baraik join BJP in Kolkata Three former Trinamool Congress leaders formally joined the Bharatiya Janata Party in Kolkata. Their induction follows weeks of growing rebellion and internal turmoil within the TMC party. Sushmita Dev cited political and personal reasons for her departure from the TMC. Sukhendu Sekhar Ray and Prakash Chik Baraik also resigned from their Rajya Sabha seats. The TMC faces intensified political crisis with reports of more defections fueling speculation.

Former TMC Rajya Sabha MPs Sushmita Dev, Sukhendu Sekhar Ray, Prakash ... Former Trinamool Congress Rajya Sabha MPs Sushmita Dev, Sukhendu Sekhar Ray, and Prakash Chik Baraik join the Bharatiya Janata Party in West Bengal's capital, Kolkata, on Thursday. The three leaders were inducted into the party in the presence of state BJP presidentSamik Bhattacharya. Bhattacharya welcomed the former MPs by presenting them with BJP flags during a programme attended by senior state leaders at the party's Salt Lake office. Dev, Ray and Baraik had resigned from the Rajya Sabha andquit the Trinamool Congress last monthfollowing the party's defeat in the West Bengal assembly elections. The terms of Roy and Baraik were due to run till September 2029, while Dev's tenure was to continue till April 2030. The bypolls for the three seats are scheduled for July 24, with the BJP expected to win all three. Bhattacharya said the experience of the three former parliamentarians would further strengthen the party in the state. Following the 2026 West Bengal assembly elections, theBJPemerged as the dominant force in the 294-member House with 208 seats, while theTMCwon 80. Congress and the Aam Janata Unan…

Trinamool in tatters: Another MP resigns from Rajya Sabha, 3rd in 4 ... The Trinamool Congress has lost another Rajya Sabha MP – the third in four days – as Prakash Chik Baraik wrote to Vice President and Rajya Sabha Chairman CP Radhakrishnan, resigning from the membership of the Upper House of Parliament. The party, which had a total of 13 MPs in Rajya Sabha, is now down to 10. Sources have said at least three more Trinamool MPs are likely to resign from the House in the coming days. “Respected Sir, I do hereby resign from the membership ofRajya Sabha, which may please be accepted with immediate effect. I convey my sincere gratitude to your Excellency, Hon’ble Deputy Chairman and all functionaries of Rajya Sabha Secretariat extending all help and cooperation during my tenure as a Member of the Rajya Sabha,” he wrote. Baraik, a leader from North Bengal, is the third MP from the Trinamool Congress to give up the Rajya Sabha membership amid the party’s massive meltdown in the aftermath of its defeat in the West Bengal Assembly polls last month. Responding to media queries, Baraik said, “The mandate in West Bengal was not in favour of the Trinamool Congress. The Trinamool Congres…

Ex-TMC MPs Sushmita Dev, Sukhendu Sekhar Ray, Prakash Chik Baraik join ... News Desk Last Updated: 09 July 2026, 06:15 PM IST Share In a significant political development, former Trinamool Congress MPs Sushmita Dev, Sukhendu Sekhar Ray and Prakash Chik Baraik have joined the BJP, dealing a fresh political blow to the ruling party. Representative image: Canva Former Trinamool Congress MPs Sushmita Dev, Sukhendu Sekhar Ray and Prakash Chik Baraik have joined the BJP in a major political development. The leaders formally switched allegiance ahead of key political battles, marking another setback for the TMC. (This is a Breaking News Story. Further details awaited.) Published: 09 Jul 2026, 06:15 pm IST Share Related Topics TMC TMC Crisis Kolkata Read articles on app Subscribe to our Newsletter Get Latest Mathrubhumi Updates in English Follow Disclaimer: Kindly avoid objectionable, derogatory, unlawful and lewd comments, while responding to reports. Such comments are punishable under cyber laws. Please keep away from personal attacks. The opinions expressed here are the personal opinions of readers and not that of Mathrubhumi. Related Articles News India Mamata Banerjee allegedly slaps…

Bypolls to three Rajya Sabha seats from West Bengal on July 24: ECI The three TMC Rajya Sabha members who resigned are Sukhendu Sekhar Roy, Sushmita Dev and Prakash Chik Baraik. They stepped down on different dates in June after questioning the party leadership following its defeat in the Assembly polls

TMC crisis: Trinamool says Cong merger reports 'baseless'; Rahul Gandhi ... TMC crisis: Trinamool says Cong merger reports ‘baseless’; Rahul Gandhi, Abhishek Banerjee discuss next INDIA meet By Anita Goswami Updated on: Jun 10, 2026 10:50:19 PM IST TMC crisis highlights: West Bengal's rebel TMC leader Ritabrata Banerjee has clarified reports of Trinamool teaming up with the Congress. The TMC is facing pressure after Rajya Sabha member Sushmita Dev quit the party days after Sukhendu Sekhar Ray's exit. Key Events 5:20 PM IST, June 10 This live blog has ended 3:06 PM IST, June 10 Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury on TMC-Congress merger 2:11 PM IST, June 10 Only Mamata, Abhishek will remain in TMC, says BJP MP 2:09 PM IST, June 10 ‘She had connections everywhere’, Cong leader on Sushmita Dev 1:46 PM IST, June 10 Where is the next India bloc meet? 1:35 PM IST, June 10 Rahul, Abhishek explore ways for Congress–TMC coordination 1:34 PM IST, June 10 TMC-Cong merger ‘baseless’ but ‘door open’ for alliance 1:11 PM IST, June 10 TMC being run like a circus in Rajya Sabha, alleges rebel TMC MP 1:07 PM IST, June 10 'We have two-thirds majority': Satabdi Roy on strength of rebel bloc 12:52 PM IST, June 10 …

Fresh trouble for Mamata? Trinamool's Rajya Sabha MPs Sukhendu Sekhar Roy, Koel Mallick to resign today | West-bengal - India TV News Fresh trouble seems to be brewing for Mamata Banerjee's Trinamool Congress (TMC) as Rajya Sabha member Sukhendu Sekhar Roy has resigned from his membership of the House and also quit the party, accusing the party of corruption and said the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) received people's mandate in the recently held West Bengal elections. Apart from Roy, TMC's Rajya Sabha member Koel Mallick will also resign on Monday, said sources. The TMC has 13 members in the upper House, but the resignation Roy and Mallick's resignations would bring its strength down to 11. While Roy's tenure was supposed to end in August 2029, Mallick was to remain in the House till April 2032. This has further speculations that TMC's Parliament members are planning a rebellion against Mamata. Notably, many of Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha MPs have recently openly criticised the party trop brass, citing their dissatisfaction over TMC's functioning. Kakoli Ghosh Dastidar, known for her closeness with Mamata, is also among the dissenters and has resigned from all positions of the p…

Former TMC Rajya Sabha MPs Sushmita Dev, Sukhendu Sekhar Ray, Prakash ... PTI Three former Trinamool Congress Rajya Sabha MPs joined the Bharatiya Janata Party in Kolkata. Sushmita Dev (in picture), Sukhendu Sekhar Ray, and Prakash Chik Baraik resigned from their seats Former Trinamool Congress Rajya Sabha MPs Sushmita Dev, Sukhendu Sekhar Ray and Prakash Chik Baraik joined the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) in Kolkata on Thursday, weeks after resigning from the Upper House and quitting the Mamata Banerjee-led party following its defeat in the West Bengal Assembly elections . Sushmita Dev, a former Congress leader who joined the Trinamool Congress in 2021, served as the party's national spokesperson and represented West Bengal in the Rajya Sabha. Before switching to the TMC, she was a Lok Sabha MP from Assam's Silchar constituency and had headed the All India Mahila Congress. Also Read: Sushmita Dev resigns from Rajya Sabha, second TMC setback in a week Sukhendu Sekhar Ray, one of the Trinamool Congress' senior parliamentary faces, had represented West Bengal in the Rajya Sabha since 2011 and previously served as the party's chief whip in the Upper House. He resigned from Parliament…