TMC's Rukmini Mallick Meets BJP's Bhupender Yadav Hours After Quitting Rajya Sabha, Fourth MP To Resign

Actor-politician Koel Mallick has resigned as TMC Rajya Sabha MP. Here's a look at her film career, political journey and achievements.

Rukmini Mallick is the fourth Trinamool Congress MP to step down from the Rajya Sabha recently.

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• TMC MP Koel Mallick resigned; fourth party member this year.
• Reasons for Mallick's resignation remain undisclosed by the party.
• Mallick was elected unopposed, taking oath just months ago.

Trinamool Congress (TMC) Rajya Sabha MP Rukmini Mallick, popularly known as Koel Mallick, has resigned from the Upper House, becoming the fourth TMC MP to step down from the Rajya Sabha. Her resignation comes after Sukhendu Sekhar Roy, Prakash Chik Baraik and Sushmita Deb also vacated their Rajya Sabha seats. The party has not yet disclosed the reason behind Mallick's resignation.

Rukmini Mallick Resigns

Soon after being elected to the Rajya Sabha earlier this year, Mallick had shared her gratitude, saying, "I am honoured to be taking the oath as a Member of the Rajya Sabha on April 6th, and for the opportunity I have been given to serve the people of Bengal. This is the beginning of a new journey and I will try to do my best. Seek your blessings … 🙏"

TMC MP Rukmini 'Koel' Mallick resigns from the Rajya Sabha pic.twitter.com/XGKExMlJWg

— ANI (@ANI) July 16, 2026

 

In April 2026, shortly ahead of the West Bengal Assembly polls, Mallick was named to the Rajya Sabha, a step many saw as the party's effort to capitalize on her popularity within the state. Once sworn in as an Upper House member, she threw herself into campaign work and public engagement events.

Her entry into politics drew notable attention, owing both to her prominence in Bengali cinema and to her family lineage, she is the daughter of well-known actor Ranjit Mallick.

The announcement came just one day after Madan Mitra, a senior TMC figure and former state minister, quit the Mamata Banerjee-led party to join the breakaway TMC group led by Ritabrata Banerjee.

Who Is Rukmini Mallick?

Rukmini Mallick, widely recognised by her screen name Koel Mallick, is one of the leading stars of the Bengali film industry. Popularly referred to as the "Tolly-Queen", she has built a successful career spanning over two decades and has received several honours, including a Filmfare Awards Bangla, two BFJA Awards, and the Anandalok Puraskar. In 2023, the West Bengal government conferred on her the Mahanayak Samman.

Born to veteran Bengali actor Ranjit Mallick, she made her acting debut with Nater Guru in 2003. The film's commercial success paved the way for a string of hit films, including Shubhodrishti, Mon Mane Na, Premer Kahini, 100% Love, and Rangbaaz.

She further cemented her place among Bengali cinema's biggest stars with successful films such as Paglu and Besh Korechi Prem Korechi. 

From Silver Screen To Parliament

Beyond her film career, Koel Mallick has also been involved in social work, particularly initiatives supporting widows and children.

She married film producer Nispal Singh in 2013, and the couple has two children.

Her political journey began earlier this year when the Trinamool Congress announced her candidature for the 2026 Rajya Sabha elections from West Bengal on February 27, 2026. She was elected unopposed and took oath as a Rajya Sabha MP on April 6, 2026.

Fourth TMC MP To Quit Rajya Sabha

With her resignation, Koel Mallick has become the fourth Trinamool Congress Rajya Sabha member to step down in recent months after Sukhendu Sekhar Roy, Prakash Chik Baraik and Sushmita Deb.

The party has not issued any statement explaining her decision, and it remains unclear who will be nominated to fill the vacancy in the Upper House.