Political Row: Another TMC Rajya Sabha MP Resigns, Prakash Chek Steps Down Amid Growing Party Rift

The political crisis within the Trinamool Congress (TMC) has deepened as Rajya Sabha MP Prakash Chek resigned from the Upper House, becoming the third TMC parliamentarian to do so in recent days. He is expected to meet the Rajya Sabha Chairman to formally submit his resignation. Prakash Chek’s resignation follows the exits of Sukhendu Sekhar Roy and Sushmita Dev, indicating a continuing wave of dissent within the party. Political observers believe the successive resignations point to increasing internal divisions, with reports also suggesting the emergence of a rebel faction among TMC lawmakers. Analysts note that while several Lok Sabha MPs are reportedly aligning with a separate group, Rajya Sabha members are choosing to resign individually, reflecting different strategies within the party’s internal split. Former MPs have cited dissatisfaction and an inability to function effectively within the party as reasons for stepping down, although they have not officially confirmed joining any rebel camp. The developments have intensified speculation about a vertical split within the TMC, spanning both Parliament and the West Bengal Assembly, potentially setting the stage for a larger political and legal battle over the party’s future and its election symbol.