Ghosh Dastidar Steps Down Amidst TMC Discontent

Kakoli Ghosh Dastidar, Lok Sabha MP, resigns from all organisational roles in Trinamool Congress. Her decision follows public discontent with party leadership and attending a meeting against party advice. This adds to the unsettling dynamics within TMC after recent electoral challenges.


Devdiscourse News Desk | Kolkata | Updated: 27-05-2026 15:37 IST | Created: 27-05-2026 15:37 IST
Ghosh Dastidar Steps Down Amidst TMC Discontent
TMC MP Kakoli Ghosh Dastidar (Photo/ANI)
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Kakoli Ghosh Dastidar, a prominent Lok Sabha MP, has resigned from all her organisational roles within the Trinamool Congress. This decision comes after she publicly voiced dissatisfaction with the party's leadership.

The resignation closely follows her attendance at a review meeting led by Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari, despite being advised against it by TMC. Dastidar informed the party that she could no longer fulfill these roles, deepening speculations about shifting dynamics within the TMC, especially after recent electoral setbacks. Her comments have added to the ongoing political discourse surrounding the party.

(With inputs from agencies.)

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