TMC leader hides under bed as angry villagers seek cut money back in Bengal
A Trinamool Congress leader in Mathabhanga, Cooch Behar, was found hiding under a bed after angry villagers surrounded his house demanding their money back.
TMC's Krishna Chakraborty resigns as Bidhannagar mayor citing personal reasons
UPDATED: Jun 4, 2026 16:02 IST
The political situation appears challenging for the Trinamool Congress leadership as the serving Bidhannagar Mayor Krishna Chakraborty has submitted a resignation to the Municipal Commissioner, citing personal reasons. The exact cause behind this sudden departure remains unclear. This development coincides with a major internal rebellion, where several Members of the Legislative Assembly have united to support a newly announced Leader of the Opposition in the Assembly. The rebel legislators have already submitted their letter of support to the Speaker. These back-to-back setbacks, including the shifting allegiance of lawmakers and the resignation of a key civic body head, raise questions about the party's next steps.
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