TMC's Firad Hakim resigns as Kolkata mayor amid rebel MLAs' revolt

In yet another blow to TMC supremo Mamata Banerjee, senior party leader Firhad Hakim on Friday resigned as the mayor of the Kolkata Municipal Corporation (KMC). This departure marks a development for the regional political party, which is facing an internal crisis. Reportedly, a rebel faction consisting of sixty legislators has emerged, claiming the party chief is no longer their leader. Additionally, over twenty members of parliament are in discussions with the rebel group, with a veteran member of parliament confirming that a majority of them could jump ship. Amidst these growing defections and rumours of a split, the party leadership is holding emergency meetings to address the situation.