Trinamool Congress MP Prakash Chik Barik resigns from Rajya Sabha
Trinamool Congress MP Prakash Chik Barik has resigned from both his Rajya Sabha seat and the party organization. The 46-year-old leader, who previously served as a minister under Mamata Banerjee, did not provide a specific reason for his departure.
Why it matters
This resignation represents a political setback for the Trinamool Congress, marking the third departure of a Rajya Sabha member from the party in a short period.
In another jolt to the Trinamool Congress , its third Rajya Sabha member, Prakash Chik Barik, resigned from the Upper House and also from the party organisation on Thursday (June 11, 2026).
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