TMC sees mass exodus after over 100 councillors resign; Mamata calls for party unity
The Trinamool Congress (TMC) is facing a significant loss of councillors following its defeat in the West Bengal assembly elections. Over 100 councillors have resigned or are reportedly skipping work, prompting TMC chief Mamata Banerjee to call for party unity. The situation has raised concerns about the impact on local governance and civic services in the affected municipalities.
- ▪More than 100 TMC councillors have resigned from their posts after the party's electoral defeat.
- ▪Mamata Banerjee has urged party members to maintain unity during this challenging period.
- ▪The mass resignations have led to disruptions in basic civic services across various municipalities.
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TMC sees mass exodus after over 100 councillors resign; Mamata calls for party unityFollowing TMC's defeat in the West Bengal assembly elections, over 100 councillors have resigned, and the rest are said to be skipping work.Published on: May 26, 2026 3:29 PM ISTBy HT News DeskShare viaCopy link Trinamool Congress chief Mamata Banerjee has called for unity in the party as it witnesses a mass exodus of councillors. Following TMC's defeat in the West Bengal assembly elections, several councillors at the municipal level have resigned or skipped work.According to TMC sources, the former Bengal CM told those present at the meeting on Monday that party workers must stand together in difficult times.
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