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'Bengal's mandate was in favour of BJP': TMC leader Prakash Baraik explains why he quit Rajya Sabha

Times of India · Jun 11, 2026, 6:49 AM · Also reported by 3 other sources

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Trinamool Congress MP Prakash Chik Baraik resigned from Rajya Sabha, citing the West Bengal mandate favouring BJP. He stated he would follow CM Suvendu Adhikari's lead, denying BJP pressure. This marks the third TMC MP's exit this week, deepening internal rebellion and raising concerns about the par

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'Bengal's mandate was in favour of BJP': TMC leader Prakash Baraik explains why he quit Rajya Sabha

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