Former Ashok Gehlot on Tuesday accused the Rajasthan government of “misleading” the public over the reported fuel shortage situation, alleging that petrol, diesel and LPG supplies were being rationed in parts of the state, particularly in Jodhpur.

In a strongly worded statement, Gehlot said the government should present the real situation honestly instead of downplaying the crisis, so that people could prepare themselves and make alternative arrangements if necessary.

“This is a time of crisis. Rather than speaking lies and creating confusion, the government should tell the truth so that people can prepare themselves and make alternative arrangements if required,” the former chief minister said.

Gehlot claimed that several visitors from Jodhpur who met him at his residence informed him that fuel supplies were severely restricted at many petrol pumps, while some outlets had reportedly run completely dry.

“People travelling from Jodhpur to Jaipur are being forced to refuel three to four times because petrol pumps are allegedly refusing to provide fuel worth more than Rs 1,000 at a time,” he alleged.

The senior Congress leader also claimed that shortages were not limited to petrol and diesel, alleging that LPG cylinders had become unavailable for several consecutive days in some localities.

According to Gehlot, the state government has continued to insist that there is no shortage of petrol, diesel or cooking gas, but petrol pump operators were allegedly citing verbal instructions to ration supplies.

“Petrol pump operators are saying they have been verbally instructed to limit fuel supply. This is leading to long queues outside petrol pumps,” he said.

Referring to reports that nearly 40 per cent of petrol pumps in Jodhpur had run dry, Gehlot accused the government of concealing the seriousness of the situation instead of communicating openly with the public.

He also warned that rumours and misinformation surrounding the fuel situation could trigger panic and confusion among residents if the government failed to clarify the actual ground reality.

The Rajasthan government has not yet officially responded to Gehlot’s allegations.

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The Criminal Investigation Department (CID) of West Bengal has summoned Trinamool Congress general secretary and Lok Sabha MP Abhishek Banerjee for a fresh round of questioning on 14 June in connection with the ongoing investigation into alleged discrepancies in legislators’ signatures on a key Assembly resolution.

The fresh notice comes a day after Banerjee underwent nearly six hours of interrogation at the CID headquarters in Kolkata. He left the agency’s office shortly before midnight on Thursday following an extensive questioning session.

According to officials familiar with the investigation, the CID has sought Banerjee’s appearance again after investigators were reportedly not satisfied with some of the responses provided during the initial interrogation. The probe centres on alleged mismatches in the signatures of several Trinamool Congress MLAs on a resolution linked to appointments to opposition positions in the West Bengal Assembly.

Sources indicated that investigators questioned Banerjee about the whereabouts of the original resolution book and records relating to the meeting at which the resolution was adopted. The agency is understood to be seeking further clarification on these aspects of the case.

Officials said several questions posed during Thursday’s interrogation remained unresolved, prompting the decision to call him back for another round of questioning.

After leaving the CID office, Banerjee reportedly went directly to the residence of former chief minister Mamata Banerjee in south Kolkata. Details of their meeting were not disclosed.

Thursday’s appearance came after Banerjee had skipped three earlier notices issued by the investigating agency. He eventually appeared before the CID after the Calcutta High Court directed him to cooperate with the investigation.

Earlier in the day, a vacation bench of the high sourt granted him interim protection from coercive action, including arrest, for 21 days. At the same time, the court directed him to participate in the investigation and cooperate fully with investigators.

The court also allowed the CID to continue its probe, including conducting searches and other investigative steps deemed necessary for a fair inquiry into the matter.

The case has acquired significant political attention in West Bengal, with investigators examining the circumstances surrounding the disputed signatures and the handling of official assembly records.

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Tuesday launched a sharp attack on the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), terming its victories in West Bengal and Assam Assembly polls a “theft” of the people’s mandate and a step towards “destroying Indian democracy”.

In a strongly worded post on X, Rahul Gandhi also came out in support of the Trinamool Congress, which was defeated in Bengal, and cautioned against political one-upmanship within opposition ranks.

“Some in the Congress, and others, are gloating about TMC’s loss. They need to understand this clearly — the theft of Assam and Bengal’s mandate is a big step forward by the BJP in its mission to destroy Indian democracy,” he said.

Calling for unity, Rahul Gandhi urged political parties to rise above partisan considerations. “Put petty politics aside. This is not about one party or another. This is about India,” he added.

The remarks come a day after the BJP swept to power in West Bengal, unseating the TMC, while also retaining Assam for a third consecutive term, consolidating its position in the region.

Rahul Gandhi’s comments signal the Congress leadership’s attempt to frame the electoral outcome as part of a larger ideological battle, even as it seeks to rally opposition forces in the aftermath of the results.

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Congress leader Pawan Khera on Sunday welcomed the Supreme Court’s decision granting him anticipatory bail, calling it a reaffirmation of constitutional protections for those “fighting against an oppressive government”.

The relief came after the Supreme Court of India on 1 May allowed Khera’s plea in connection with an FIR over his alleged remarks against Riniki Bhuyan Sarma, wife of Assam chief minister Himanta Biswa Sarma.

Speaking to IANS at the Delhi airport, where he received a warm welcome from party workers, Khera credited the Constitution for safeguarding individual rights.

“The Constitution helps everyone. Whenever someone is in trouble or fighting against an oppressive government, B.R. Ambedkar’s Constitution ensures protection. The relief I received is also because of the same Constitution,” he said.

A Bench of justices J.K. Maheshwari and Atul S. Chandurkar set aside the Gauhati High Court’s earlier order denying pre-arrest protection, underscoring that individual liberty under Article 21 cannot be compromised lightly.

The court allowed anticipatory bail, directing that Khera be released in the event of arrest, subject to reasonable conditions set by the investigating officer.

He has been asked to cooperate with the probe, appear before authorities when required, refrain from influencing witnesses or tampering with evidence, and not leave the country without prior court permission.

The Congress termed the ruling a significant reaffirmation of civil liberties. Party leaders Jairam Ramesh and Abhishek Manu Singhvi said the judgment reinforces the principle that arrest should be a last resort, particularly in defamation-related cases.

“Personal liberty remains paramount, and arrest must not be routine but a last resort,” they said at a press conference.

Singhvi, who represented Khera, highlighted the “triple test” for arrest — risk of flight, tampering with evidence, or influencing witnesses.

“Without these, custodial action risks becoming a tool for humiliation, harassment and political point-scoring,” he said.

Ramesh added that the ruling strengthens faith in the judiciary.

“It shows that the flame of justice is very much alive in our country,” he remarked.

The case continues to draw political attention, with the Supreme Court’s order placing renewed focus on the balance between investigation and individual liberty.

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The opposition Biju Janata Dal (BJD) on Thursday mounted a sharp attack on the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)-led government in Odisha, alleging a series of governance and economic failures as the state government completed two years in office.

Addressing the media, BJD spokesperson Lenin Mohanty presented a list of 24 issues that he claimed reflected the shortcomings of the BJP administration since it assumed power in the state.

The criticism came on the second anniversary of the BJP government, with Mohanty responding to claims made by the state government regarding its achievements over the past two years.

He asserted that while the BJP formed the government following the 2024 elections, the BJD had secured a higher vote share in the state. According to Mohanty, the government's performance had fallen short of public expectations across several key sectors.

A major focus of the opposition's criticism was the law-and-order situation. Mohanty alleged that nearly 48,800 cases involving crimes against women had been reported during the first 18 months of the BJP government's tenure.

Citing official crime data, he claimed that Odisha ranked among the leading states in incidents of sexual harassment in public places and stood near the top nationally in crimes against women and violent offences.

The BJD spokesperson also highlighted an increase in registered crimes, alleging that the state recorded more than 229,000 cognisable offences in 2025, compared with around 214,000 cases in the previous year.

On the economic front, Mohanty argued that Odisha's growth momentum had weakened over the past two years. He claimed that the state's Gross State Domestic Product (GSDP) growth rate had moderated from 9.6 per cent in 2023-24 to lower levels in the subsequent two financial years.

He further alleged that Odisha attracted only Rs 39 crore in foreign direct investment during FY2024-25, accounting for a negligible share of the country's overall FDI inflows.

The opposition leader also accused the government of underperforming in areas such as industrial development, entrepreneurship and exports. He pointed to Odisha's rankings in various national indices, alleged migration of major investment projects to other states and concerns regarding examination management and administrative efficiency.

Mohanty additionally raised issues relating to fiscal management, claiming that budgetary allocations had not been fully utilised and that both fiscal and primary deficits had increased during the BJP government's tenure.

The BJD also criticised the administration over inflationary pressures and alleged a decline in welfare delivery, arguing that the government had failed to meet the aspirations of people despite completing two years in office.

The BJP government has been highlighting its achievements and policy initiatives since assuming power in June 2024. However, the opposition's latest attack signals that governance, economic performance and public welfare are likely to remain key political battlegrounds in Odisha in the coming months.

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The Congress on Tuesday launched a sharp attack on Prime Minister Narendra Modi, accusing him of maintaining a “complete silence” on Israel’s military offensive in Lebanon and its alleged impact on ongoing US-Iran negotiations aimed at easing tensions in West Asia.

Congress general secretary in-charge communications Jairam Ramesh said the talks between Washington and Tehran remain crucial not only for regional stability but also for India’s economic interests, particularly because a successful agreement could lead to the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz and ease pressure on global oil prices.

“The immediate impact of such an agreement would mean the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz and a downward pressure on oil prices — both of which India has a tremendous stake in,” Ramesh said in a post on X.

He argued that the negotiations have yet to be finalised largely because of Israel’s continuing military operations in Lebanon, which have intensified in recent days.

Ramesh also pointed to reports of growing friction between US President Donald Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu over the conflict.

“Many other countries have been condemning Israel's offensive in Lebanon. Not surprisingly, the one head of government who has kept completely silent while Israel goes ahead with devastating Lebanon and sabotaging the US-Iran agreement is Prime Minister Narendra Modi,” he said.

In a pointed political swipe, the Congress leader asked: “Does the so-called fatherland mean much more to him than his actual motherland?”

The remarks came amid reports of a tense exchange between Trump and Netanyahu as Israel prepared for a major operation in Beirut. Trump later claimed he had personally intervened to prevent an escalation.

“I had a conversation with Bibi Netanyahu today, asking him not to go into a major raid of Beirut, Lebanon. He turned his Troops around. Thank you Bibi,” Trump wrote on Truth Social, using Netanyahu’s popular nickname.

The US president’s intervention followed Iranian warnings that continued Israeli military action in Lebanon could derail ongoing negotiations between Tehran and Washington.

Netanyahu had earlier threatened strikes on what he described as “terror targets” in Beirut if Hezbollah attacks on Israel continued.

Trump also claimed he had spoken with representatives linked to Hezbollah and secured an understanding to halt hostilities.

“The leaders of Hezbollah agreed to stop shooting at Israel and its soldiers,” he said.

According to a report by Axios, tempers flared during Trump’s conversation with Netanyahu, reflecting growing differences between Washington and Tel Aviv over the handling of the Lebanon conflict.

The Congress attack signals the party’s attempt to bring foreign policy and India’s stance on the escalating West Asia crisis into the domestic political debate, while pressing the government to clarify its position on the rapidly evolving situation.

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Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Sanjay Raut has criticised US President Donald Trump for congratulating Prime Minister Narendra Modi over the BJP’s victory in the West Bengal Assembly elections, calling the remarks “premature and misplaced”.

In a post on X on Friday, the Rajya Sabha MP said state elections in India were an internal matter of the country’s federal democratic system and argued that external endorsements should be made cautiously.

Tagging the US President in his post, Raut urged Trump to adopt a “more informed and balanced view” regarding the recently concluded Assembly polls in West Bengal.

“As a Member of Parliament from India, I write in response to reports of your congratulations to PM Narendra Modi on the West Bengal Assembly election results. These are state-level elections — an internal matter of India’s federal democracy. Any external endorsement appears premature and misplaced,” Raut wrote.

His remarks came days after the BJP secured a historic victory in West Bengal, ending the Trinamool Congress’ 15-year rule under Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee. The BJP also retained power in Assam for a third consecutive term.

Earlier this week, a White House spokesperson said President Trump had congratulated Modi on what was described as a “historic and decisive” electoral victory.

Raut, however, alleged that the West Bengal polls had taken place amid an atmosphere of fear, intimidation and systemic pressure.

He claimed there was a widespread perception that the Election Commission of India had failed to act impartially and that its functioning appeared to favour the BJP, raising concerns about institutional neutrality.

The Shiv Sena (UBT) leader also referred to allegations surrounding the extensive deployment of Central security forces during the elections, claiming that many viewed the move as coercive rather than confidence-building.

He noted that several opposition leaders, including Mamata Banerjee, had publicly questioned the fairness of the electoral process.

“Democracy is not only about conducting elections. It is also about ensuring that elections are free, fair and credible. When serious allegations arise, they require scrutiny rather than celebration,” Raut said.

He further questioned whether the concerns raised by opposition parties and critics had been taken into account before Trump’s congratulatory message was issued.

With PTI inputs

Congress leaders on Thursday paid tribute to former prime minister Rajiv Gandhi on his death anniversary at Veer Bhumi in New Delhi, remembering him as a visionary leader who championed India’s youth, technology, and modernisation.

Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi, Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge, former Congress chief Sonia Gandhi, and Congress MP Priyanka Gandhi Vadra offered floral tributes at the memorial. Several senior party leaders, including Ashok Gehlot, P. Chidambaram, Mukul Wasnik, and party workers, also paid homage to the late Prime Minister.

Kharge described the former PM as a visionary leader whose reforms laid the foundation for modern India.

Recalling Rajiv Gandhi’s contributions, Kharge said the former prime minister empowered India’s youth by lowering the voting age to 18, strengthened grassroots democracy through Panchayati Raj reforms, and ushered in the telecom and information technology revolution.

He also highlighted Rajiv Gandhi’s role in advancing computerisation, launching the Universal Immunisation Programme, securing key peace accords, and introducing an inclusive education policy aimed at preparing India for the 21st century.

“His legacy continues to shape modern India and remains a source of inspiration for generations,” Kharge wrote on X.

Remembering Rajiv Gandhi, Congress veteran Jagdish Tytler described him as “a leader and a person like whom I have never seen in my life.”

“He was a very kind and truly humane person. The country needed someone like him — a leader with scientific thinking, concern for children, and a vision for the youth,” Tytler told IANS.

Senior Congress leader Mani Shankar Aiyar said Rajiv Gandhi’s vision for India remained deeply relevant even today.

“What is written here at Veer Bhumi should be read again because, in just a few lines, it explains the meaning of his life, his message, and the kind of India he envisioned. Today, there is a major attempt being made to almost destroy that dream,” Aiyar said.

Former Haryana chief minister Bhupinder Singh Hooda also recalled Rajiv Gandhi’s focus on young India.

“Rajiv Gandhi had a vision for India and particularly for the youth, and the entire country had high expectations from him,” Hooda said.

Congress leader Srinivas B.V. said Rajiv Gandhi’s ideology and contributions continued to inspire people across the country.

“Today is Rajiv Gandhi’s Sadbhavana Diwas. Across the country and the world, we are carrying forward the ideology and vision that Rajiv Gandhi left behind for us,” he said.

Delhi Congress chief Devender Yadav credited Rajiv Gandhi with ushering in India’s technological transformation.

“He worked to give the country a new direction and energy during his tenure as Prime Minister. He brought the computer revolution and the digital revolution. We need to learn a lot from such a leader,” Yadav said.

Rajiv Gandhi became Prime Minister in October 1984 following the assassination of his mother, then Prime Minister Indira Gandhi. At the age of 40, he became India’s youngest Prime Minister and served until December 1989.

Born on 20 August 1944, Rajiv Gandhi was assassinated on 21 May 1991, in Sriperumbudur, Tamil Nadu, in a suicide bombing carried out by the LTTE during an election rally.

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Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann on Saturday asserted that the state government would neither withdraw nor dilute the recently enacted anti-sacrilege law, claiming the legislation had received overwhelming support from the Sikh Sangat across the world.

Addressing gatherings during the concluding day of his four-day ‘Shukrana Yatra’, Mann said the Punjab government remained fully committed to protecting the sanctity and respect of Guru Granth Sahib and all religious scriptures.

The Jaagat Jot Sri Guru Granth Sahib Satkar (Amendment) Bill, 2026 was unanimously passed by the Punjab Assembly on 13 April and provides for stringent punishment, including life imprisonment, for acts of sacrilege involving the Guru Granth Sahib.

Mann said the law was introduced solely to ensure strict punishment for those attempting to hurt religious sentiments and disturb communal harmony in the state.

“The Governor has granted assent to the Act. There is no question of withdrawing or rolling back this law,” the chief minister said.

He claimed the legislation had received strong backing from Sikh communities worldwide and alleged that opposition to the law was being driven by a “particular family”, in an apparent reference to leaders of the Shiromani Akali Dal.

“Those claiming that the Panth has rejected this law must explain why millions are supporting it,” Mann said, accusing some political interests of creating confusion around the legislation for narrow political gains.

‘Long-standing public demand’

The chief minister said the anti-sacrilege legislation was enacted after years of public demand and asserted that there could be no compromise on preserving the sanctity of Sikh religious scriptures.

Mann noted that protests demanding a stricter anti-sacrilege law had continued for nearly one-and-a-half years and claimed that several Sikh intellectuals and scholars who are now criticising the legislation had earlier supported stricter legal provisions against sacrilege incidents.

He also referred to a resolution passed by the Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee in July 2007, authorising the government to frame legislation for protection and respect of the Guru Granth Sahib.

Questioning the opposition’s change in stand, Mann alleged that some leaders were attempting to create a “parallel authority” while politicising a sensitive religious issue.

‘Historic legislation’

Mann thanked people across Punjab for participating in the ‘Shukrana Yatra’, which began at Takht Sri Kesgarh Sahib in Anandpur Sahib and concluded in Fatehgarh Sahib.

He claimed Punjabis were “extremely happy” with the enactment of the Jaagat Jot Sri Guru Granth Sahib Satkar (Amendment) Act, 2026 and alleged that previous governments lacked the political will to enact such legislation.

“Now as this historic Act has been passed, it will put an end to this unpardonable offence because no one will dare indulge in such acts again,” Mann asserted.

In a major policy reversal within days of taking office, the Kerala government led by Chief Minister V.D. Satheesan on Wednesday announced the cancellation of all land acquisition proceedings linked to the controversial Silver Line semi high-speed rail project.

Addressing the media after the Cabinet’s second meeting, Satheesan said all notifications issued for land acquisition along the proposed Thiruvananthapuram-Kasaragod corridor had been formally withdrawn.

The decision effectively dismantles one of the most ambitious infrastructure projects pursued by the previous Left Democratic Front government.

“We opposed the project from the very beginning. The land marked for acquisition has now been denotified,” the Chief Minister said.

In another significant move, the government also decided to withdraw criminal cases filed against people who had participated in protests against the Silver Line project. Satheesan said the administration would approach courts to facilitate the process.

The government further announced that the controversial yellow survey markers placed on private properties during the previous administration’s land survey process would be removed.

Describing the Silver Line project as environmentally damaging, the Chief Minister said his government remained committed to development initiatives that would not adversely affect livelihoods or Kerala’s ecology.

The Cabinet also approved a proposal to recommend to the Kerala Public Service Commission that rank lists due to expire on 31 August be extended until 30 November, providing relief to thousands of job aspirants awaiting appointments.

Satheesan said the United Democratic Front’s election manifesto would now be circulated among government departments to prepare a roadmap for implementation under the administration’s proposed ‘Vision 2031’ programme.

He added that the government would soon unveil a 100-day action plan focusing on commitments that could be implemented immediately.

The Chief Minister also indicated that ongoing National Highway projects across the state would be reviewed, while matters related to the Kerala Infrastructure Investment Fund Board (KIIFB) would also be examined.

Responding to criticism over his public interactions and use of his full name, Satheesan dismissed the controversy, saying there was nothing wrong in mentioning his father’s name and that he had also wished to include his mother’s name.

He also defended his meetings with religious and community leaders, stating that maintaining cordial relations with all sections of society did not compromise the government’s secular principles.

Rejecting speculation over delays in portfolio allocation, Satheesan said ministerial responsibilities had been finalised on the night the government was sworn in and were formally submitted to Governor Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar on Wednesday after his return to the state capital.

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The ruling Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) surged ahead in Punjab’s civic body elections on Friday, 29 May, winning more than 690 wards and maintaining leads in several others as vote counting progressed.

AAP workers celebrated the party’s performance by distributing sweets and dancing to the beats of the dhol. Senior AAP leader Manish Sisodia thanked voters for placing their trust in party chief Arvind Kejriwal and chief minister Bhagwant Mann.

“People of Punjab have replied to the ‘ED party’ (BJP). ‘ED politics’ will not work in Punjab,” Sisodia said, claiming that 1,142 BJP candidates had lost their security deposits.

Counting began at 8.00 am amid tight security arrangements, officials said. Polling for 102 municipal bodies covering 1,897 wards across eight municipal corporations — Mohali, Bathinda, Abohar, Barnala, Kapurthala, Moga, Batala and Pathankot — along with 75 municipal councils and 19 nagar panchayats, was held through ballot papers on 26 May. The elections recorded a voter turnout of 63.94 per cent.

The local body polls, viewed as politically significant for AAP, BJP, Congress and Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) ahead of next year’s Punjab Assembly elections, saw 7,554 candidates contesting.

Of the 1,977 wards, candidates in 80 were elected unopposed. According to data released by the Punjab State Election Commission, AAP had secured victories in 698 wards. Congress candidates won 281 wards, while Independents emerged victorious in 217. SAD candidates won 150 wards, BJP candidates 79 and BSP nominees six.

AAP delivered a strong performance in the Gidderbaha Municipal Council, winning 17 of the 19 wards, while Congress managed only two. Gidderbaha is considered a political bastion of Punjab Congress chief and Ludhiana MP Amrinder Singh Raja Warring.

In Dhuri Municipal Council, AAP won 19 wards, with Independents taking the remaining two. Mann represents the Dhuri Assembly constituency.

However, in Chamkaur Sahib Municipal Council, Congress led the field with seven wards, while AAP and Independents secured three each. Former chief minister Charanjit Singh Channi is a former MLA from the Chamkaur Sahib Assembly segment.

Reacting to the trends and results, Punjab finance minister Harpal Singh Cheema said voters had endorsed the AAP government’s performance and “shown the mirror” to opposition parties. He also asserted that the civic elections had been conducted in a transparent and fair manner.

Officials said two micro observers had been deployed at each counting centre under the supervision of the district general observer. Access to counting halls has been restricted to authorised personnel only, they added.

Ahead of the polls, opposition parties had accused the AAP government of misusing official machinery during the election process.

The civic polls are being seen as an important political barometer for the ruling party as it seeks to retain power in Punjab in next year’s Assembly elections.

With PTI inputs

The Trinamool Congress (TMC) suffered another setback on Thursday after Rajya Sabha member Prakash Chik Baraik resigned from the Upper House, becoming the third party MP to quit within four days.

Baraik submitted his resignation to Rajya Sabha chairman C.P. Radhakrishnan on Thursday morning. While he has stepped down from Parliament, it remains unclear whether he will also resign from the primary membership of the Trinamool Congress.

His exit follows a string of high-profile resignations that have intensified concerns over growing discontent within the party ranks.

On 8 June, senior TMC leader and Rajya Sabha MP Sukhendu Sekhar Roy resigned from both the Upper House and the party, saying he wanted to honour the verdict delivered by the people of West Bengal in the recently concluded assembly elections.

Two days later, Rajya Sabha MP Sushmita Dev also resigned from Parliament and the party. Her subsequent meeting with Assam chief minister Himanta Biswa Sarma in Delhi fuelled speculation about a possible switch to the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP).

Baraik, regarded as a close confidant of TMC national general secretary Abhishek Banerjee, entered the Rajya Sabha in 2023 and was considered an influential party face in North Bengal.

Ahead of the assembly elections, there had been discussions within the party about fielding him from a North Bengal constituency, though the plan never materialised.

Neither Baraik nor the party has publicly explained the reasons behind his resignation. The development comes amid growing debate over the future direction of the Trinamool Congress and the leadership of Mamata Banerjee and Abhishek Banerjee following the party's recent electoral setback.

With three Rajya Sabha resignations in less than a week, questions are mounting over internal unrest within the ruling West Bengal party and the possibility of further exits in the days ahead.

With IANS inputs