West Bengal Congress leader Koustav Bagchi resigns, hinting at BJP switch

West Bengal Congress leader Koustav Bagchi has tendered his resignation from the party, citing disillusionment with the party's leadership and its stance towards the Trinamool Congress (TMC). Bagchi, known for his vocal criticism of the Mamata Banerjee-led government, expressed discontent with the Congress high command's perceived alignment with the TMC and its failure to prioritize the state party unit. Speculations abound regarding Bagchi's potential transition to the BJP ahead of the upcoming Lok Sabha polls.

Bagchi's resignation comes amidst allegations of the Congress leadership's silence on critical issues and its diminishing credibility as a political entity. In his resignation letter, Bagchi emphasized his commitment to principles over party affiliations, stating, "I cannot compromise with my self-esteem and not fight against the TMC." Bagchi's anticipated departure from the Congress has sparked reactions from both within and outside the party, with state Congress spokesperson Soumya Aich Roy suggesting Bagchi's alignment with BJP ideals and BJP spokesperson Samik Bhattacharya highlighting the Congress's declining influence, not only in West Bengal but also across the country.