Senior TMC leader Firhad Hakim has resigned as Kolkata Mayor, adding to the political uncertainty within the party
June 5, 2026: Senior Trinamool Congress leader Firhad Hakim announced his resignation as Kolkata Mayor on Friday, marking another significant development for the party amid ongoing internal challenges. Hakim, who is also a TMC MLA and one of the party’s prominent leaders in West Bengal, stepped down from the mayoral post as political tensions continue to rise within the organisation.
The resignation comes at a difficult time for the Trinamool Congress, which is grappling with the fallout of its performance in the recently concluded West Bengal Assembly elections. The party has been facing internal dissent, leadership disputes and a growing rebellion among sections of its legislators, creating uncertainty over its future direction.
Hakim’s decision is expected to further intensify discussions about the party’s leadership and organisational structure. While the reasons behind his resignation have not yet been officially detailed, political observers see the move as another sign of the challenges confronting the TMC as it attempts to rebuild and stabilise following its electoral setback.