Why did TMC MP Prakash Chik Barik resign from Rajya Sabha? What did he say about the mandate after his resignation? Has Prakash Chik Barik also given up the primary membership of TMC? What statement did Prakash Chik Barik give regarding BJP?
Who is Prakash Chik Baraik: Trinamool Congress (TMC) Rajya Sabha MP Prakash Chik Barik resigned from his post on Thursday. After his resignation, he said that he has taken this decision keeping in mind the mandate of the people of West Bengal. Barik is the third TMC MP to resign this week, adding to the party’s troubles. He also said that going forward he will do whatever West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari asks him to do. He also clarified that there is no pressure on him from the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP).
What reason did Prakash Chik Barik give for his resignation?
Talking to the media after resigning, Barik said that the people of West Bengal have given their decision and in a democracy, the people’s mandate should be respected. He said that the election results forced him to think that it was no longer appropriate to continue as a Rajya Sabha member. According to him, when the public supports another political party then that decision should be accepted. Barik said that with this in mind he decided to resign from both his post and the party.
Mandate mentioned in favor of BJP
Prakash Chik Barik said that the people’s mandate in West Bengal had gone in favor of the Bharatiya Janata Party and in a democratic system, people’s opinion is paramount. He said that the party could not win even a single seat in his own constituency. Apart from this, the party’s performance in North Bengal was also not as expected. Given these circumstances, he felt that it would not be right to continue in the post. He said that for this reason he decided to leave both Rajya Sabha membership and the party.
What did Barik say about future politics?
Barik did not give a clear answer when asked about his next political move. He said that people should wait to see what will happen in the future. According to him, time will decide what his future will be in politics. He said that he is not moving away from politics right now, but the future direction will become clear with time.
Resignation submitted to Rajya Sabha Chairman
Before resigning, Prakash Chik Barik met Rajya Sabha Chairman CP Radhakrishnan and submitted his resignation. In his resignation letter, he wrote that he is resigning from the membership of Rajya Sabha and it should be accepted with immediate effect. Apart from this, he also expressed his gratitude to the Rajya Sabha Chairman, Deputy Chairman and Secretariat officials for the support he received during his tenure.
Was performing important responsibilities as a tribal leader
Prakash Chik Barik, counted among the prominent tribal leaders of West Bengal, was playing an important role in many parliamentary committees. He was a member of the Parliamentary Standing Committee on Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution. Apart from this, he also had an active role in the Advisory Committee on Tribal Affairs.
Sushmita Dev and Sukhendu Shekhar Roy have already left TMC
Prakash Chik Barik’s resignation has come at a time when Trinamool Congress is constantly struggling with big leaders leaving the party. On Wednesday, former Union Minister and Rajya Sabha MP Sushmita Dev also resigned from both the party and the Rajya Sabha. On her decision, she had said that she did not want to be on two political boats simultaneously. He clarified that his political and family values do not allow him to do so. When asked about the possibility of joining BJP, she said that she will inform about her decision when the appropriate time comes. After this, his meeting with Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma further intensified political speculations. Earlier on Monday, Rajya Sabha MP Sukhendu Shekhar Roy also resigned and left TMC citing differences with the party leadership.
Claims support of 19 Lok Sabha MPs
Sources associated with the rebel group claim that they have the support of at least 19 Lok Sabha MPs. This number is said to be more than two-thirds of the total number of TMC MPs in the Lok Sabha. It is being said that this group may soon lay claim to the parliamentary wing of the party. The situation is believed to be similar to the developments in the West Bengal Assembly, where a large group of rebel MLAs had already gained control of the legislative wing of the party.