Kakoli Ghosh Dastidar Resigns from TMC Positions, Cites Concerns Over Party Conduct
TMC's Kakoli Ghosh Resigns From All-Party Posts, Flags Inaction Over ‘Indecent Behaviour Towards Women Workers’

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Kakoli Ghosh Dastidar, a Trinamool Congress MP, has resigned from all party positions, citing concerns over indecent behavior towards women workers and the party’s internal issues. Despite her resignation, she intends to remain a party member and work for the people of Bengal.
- 01Kakoli Ghosh Dastidar resigned from all organizational roles within the Trinamool Congress but will remain a party member.
- 02She highlighted issues of indecent behavior towards women workers and criticized the influence of unelected forces within the party.
- 03Her resignation follows a meeting with Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari, where she expressed feeling 'free'.
- 04Ghosh Dastidar has previously held significant positions, including chairperson of the All India Trinamool Mahila Congress.
- 05Her resignation is seen as a significant internal dissent within the Trinamool Congress.
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Kakoli Ghosh Dastidar, a Member of Parliament from the Trinamool Congress (TMC), has announced her resignation from all party organizational positions, citing a 'deep mental conflict' and ongoing concerns regarding the party's internal conduct. In her resignation letter to state TMC president Subrata Bakshi, she pointed out issues related to 'indecent behavior' towards women workers by influential party members, which she claims were inadequately addressed despite her efforts to seek support from senior leadership. Additionally, she expressed discontent with the growing influence of the Indian Political Action Committee (I-PAC) on the party's organizational structure, labeling it as undemocratic. Ghosh Dastidar's resignation follows a meeting with Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari, where she reportedly felt liberated. Although stepping down from her roles, she affirmed her commitment to remain an active member of the TMC, focusing on the interests of Bengal and its citizens. This move is perceived as a notable expression of dissent within the party amidst rising tensions among its leadership.
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Ghosh Dastidar's resignation could influence the dynamics within the TMC and impact its public image, especially regarding women's issues.
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