Firhad Hakim resigns as Kolkata Municipal Corporation Mayor
Firhad Hakim has resigned as the Mayor of the Kolkata Municipal Corporation amid a period of significant political instability for the Trinamool Congress. This resignation follows a series of internal revolts and electoral setbacks for the party in West Bengal.
Why it matters
The resignation signals a deepening crisis within a major Indian political party, potentially altering the power dynamics in West Bengal.
Kolkata Municipal Corporation Mayor Firhad Hakim resigned from his official position on Wednesday (June 3, 2026). He has been one of the loyalists serving the Trinamool Congress since the party was founded. This comes as the TMC sees a major dismantling of their party and as the leadership takes a hit after the humiliating electoral loss on May 4.
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