Ex-Bengal minister Jyoti Priya Mallick quits all TMC posts, cites health issues

Former West Bengal minister Jyoti Priya Mallick has resigned from all positions within the Trinamool Congress, citing health concerns. This move follows his 2023 arrest in connection with a ration distribution scam and comes during a period of internal party reorganization.
Why it matters
The resignation highlights ongoing political instability and legal challenges facing high-profile figures within the Trinamool Congress in West Bengal.
Former West Bengal minister Jyoti Priya Mallick on Friday (June 19, 2026) announced that he has resigned from all posts in the Trinamool Congress (TMC), citing poor health.
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