Trinamool Congress leader Jawhar Sircar resigns as a MP

Accusation against Mamata Banerjee for being inactive in the case of rape and murder of a female doctor in Kolkata.

From left, Trinamool Congress leaders Jawahar Sarkar and Mamata Banerjee

Kolkata – Trinamool Congress’s Rajya Sabha MP, Jawhar Sircar, resigned from his post on 8^thSeptember 2024. He submitted this resignation as a protest against the attitude of Mamata Banerjee’s Government following the rape and murder of a lady doctor at the R.G. Kar Medical College and Hospital in Kolkata. In a letter to the Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee, Sircar raised concerns about the corruption and hooliganism of some members within the party. He mentioned in the letter that after deep contemplation, he has decided to quit his MP post and completely withdraw from politics. Along with this, Sircar raised questions about the corruption in the State and officials acquiring illegal wealth.

Silence of Mamata Banerjee in the corruption case involving the Education Minister

Jawhar Sircar further stated in the letter that in 2022, when evidence of corruption by the Education Minister emerged, Mamata Banerjee should have taken action. Despite this, some senior leaders within the party opposed him. Sircar expected Mamata Banerjee to continue her fight against corruption, which is why he did not resign at that time.

Municipal councillors travel in luxury cars

Sircar also mentioned that many members of the Panchayats and municipalities in Bengal travel in luxury cars, whereas he lives in a simple apartment and drives an old car.

Editorial Perspectives

Even Trinamool Congress leaders are voicing against Mamata Banerjee’s inaction, but why isn’t the Central Government ? Will the Government now dissolve the Bengal Government in Bengal and impose President’s rule for the welfare of Bengal ?