Trinamool Congress Faces Exodus as Third MP Resigns in One Week

Three high-profile departures within seven days have plunged the Trinamool Congress into a state of political volatility. Rajya Sabha MP Prakash Chik Baraik became the latest to exit, submitting his resignation to Chairman CP Radhakrishnan, further deepening the sense of instability gripping the party’s ranks across the legislative landscape.

Editorial·June 11, 2026·reads: 3,414

Trinamool Congress Faces Exodus as Third MP Resigns in One Week

Baraik’s sudden departure follows the exit of Sushmita Dev, who has already signaled a potential pivot toward the Bharatiya Janata Party after consultations with Assam’s leadership. These consecutive resignations have sparked intense speculation regarding the party's cohesion and the loyalty of its remaining members in the Upper House.

Despite the rapid turnover, rebel leader Ritabrata Banerjee rejected claims that the party is heading toward a merger or an external alliance. He characterized the ongoing turbulence as a strictly internal matter, though the optics of back-to-back resignations suggest a significant shift in political allegiances. With the party's foundations appearing increasingly fragile, the rapid succession of exits signals a broader, unresolved crisis within the TMC structure.