Firhad Hakim Quits Kolkata Mayor Post Amid TMC Crisis
Firhad Hakim’s resignation as Kolkata Mayor has added fresh pressure on Mamata Banerjee as the TMC faces growing internal turmoil.
Firhad Hakim Resigns As Kolkata Mayor
Senior Trinamool Congress leader Firhad Hakim has resigned as Kolkata Mayor, adding another major twist to the political crisis surrounding Mamata Banerjee’s party.
Hakim, one of Mamata Banerjee’s close aides, said he was unable to work in the same way as before and did not want to insult the chair he held. His exit comes at a sensitive time for the TMC, which is already dealing with internal rebellion after its Bengal Assembly election defeat.
Why His Exit Matters For TMC
Firhad Hakim was not just another party leader. He had been serving as Kolkata Mayor since 2018 and was among the most visible TMC faces in the city. His resignation has now raised fresh questions about the party’s control over Kolkata politics.
The timing is important because several TMC leaders have already been seen attending meetings linked to the new political setup in Bengal. This has increased speculation about shifting equations inside the party.
Mamata Banerjee Faces Bigger Challenge
The TMC crisis has deepened after rebel MLAs projected Ritabrata Banerjee as their faction leader. The battle has also brought Abhishek Banerjee’s role under sharper focus.
While some rebel leaders continue to recognise Mamata Banerjee as the party’s main face, they appear unwilling to accept Abhishek’s leadership. With Firhad Hakim now stepping down as Kolkata Mayor, Mamata faces another difficult test in holding the party together.
