Trinamool Congress Faces Setback as MP Sukhendu Sekhar Roy Resigns
Mamata`s trouble deepens: TMC Rajya Sabha MP Sukhendu Sekhar Roy resigns
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Sukhendu Sekhar Roy, a Rajya Sabha MP from the Trinamool Congress (TMC), resigned from both the party and the Rajya Sabha amid ongoing internal strife within the TMC. His resignation comes just before the upcoming Rajya Sabha elections on June 18.
- 01Sukhendu Sekhar Roy resigned from the TMC and Rajya Sabha on June 8, 2026.
- 02His resignation is part of a broader internal rebellion within the TMC.
- 03The TMC recently lost its mandate and the West Bengal government.
- 04Roy submitted his resignation in Parliament on the same day.
- 05Rajya Sabha elections are scheduled for June 18, with nominations closing today.
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Sukhendu Sekhar Roy, a Member of Parliament in the Rajya Sabha representing the Trinamool Congress (TMC), has resigned from both the party and his parliamentary position. This resignation occurs amidst significant internal turmoil within the TMC, which is facing a potential split following its recent electoral defeat in West Bengal. Roy submitted his resignation on June 8, 2026, coinciding with the deadline for Rajya Sabha nominations for the upcoming elections set for June 18. It remains unclear whether he plans to join another political party after leaving the TMC.
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The resignation may exacerbate the internal conflict within the TMC, potentially affecting its political stability in West Bengal.
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