Trinamool continues to lose ground as 8 Councillors quit Diamond Harbour Municipality, 15 resign from North Barrackpore

In a massive political blow to the ruling Trinamool Congress (TMC), two major municipalities in West Bengal are facing a crisis after a string of resignations by party councilors. In North Barrackpore, the ground seems to be shifting as 15 out of 23 TMC councilors have tendered their resignations, signaling a significant rift within the local leadership. This mass exit has put the stability of the municipality in jeopardy, raising questions about the party's hold in the region.

The situation is equally tense in Diamond Harbour, often touted for its "development model." On Monday afternoon, 8 out of 16 TMC councilors officially submitted their resignation letters to the Sub-Divisional Officer (SDO). The resigning members, including Manju Mandal, Alok Haldar, and Swapan Das, cited deep-seated grievances against the administration. They alleged that the area has been plagued by illegal constructions, rampant pond filling, and systemic extortion, claiming the police and local administration failed to intervene.

While the term of the Diamond Harbour Municipality still has eight months left, the timing of these resignations has sparked intense political speculation. The outgoing councilors criticized the "Diamond Harbour Model" and stated they intend to raise their demands for development with the new government. Although some councilors clarified that they were not joining the BJP or acting under external pressure, the sudden collapse of a TMC-held board has created a political vacuum.