TMC leader Firhad Hakim resigns as Kolkata mayor, says Kunal Ghosh; official confirmation awaited
Firhad Hakim has resigned as the mayor of Kolkata after receiving permission from TMC leader Mamata Banerjee. His resignation comes amid challenges in governance following the BJP's rise to power in West Bengal. An official confirmation of his resignation is still pending.
- ▪Firhad Hakim resigned as Kolkata mayor after being granted permission by Mamata Banerjee.
- ▪He cited difficulties in functioning due to the BJP's rise to power in West Bengal.
- ▪An official confirmation of the resignation is yet to be received.
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TMC leader Firhad Hakim resigns as Kolkata mayor, says Kunal Ghosh; official confirmation awaitedTMC MLA Firhad Hakim resigned as Kolkata mayor after being granted permission by ex-CM Mamata Banerjee.Updated on: Jun 03, 2026 6:25 PM ISTBy HT News DeskShare viaCopy link TMC MLA Firhad Hakim on Wednesday resigned as Kolkata mayor after after party supremo Mamata Banerjee accepted his request to step down, senior party leader Kunal Ghosh said, news agency PTI reported.Firhad Hakim resigns as Mayor. (Saikat paul)Hakim had earlier sought permission from the TMC chief to resign from the post, citing difficulties in functioning after the BJP came to power in West Bengal, according to PTI.
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