Extremely Poor Health: Jyoti Priya Mallick Quits All TMC Posts Amid Bengal’s Biggest Political Crisis, What’s Next?

Jyoti Priya Mallick, a senior leader of the All India Trinamool Congress (TMC), has resigned from all party posts, citing deteriorating health. The move comes at a time when the party is grappling with one of the deepest internal crises in its history.

Mallick, widely known as ‘Balu’, confirmed that he had already informed the party leadership, including TMC chief Mamata Banerjee, about his decision.
“I have resigned from all the posts in the TMC because of my extremely poor health condition,” he stated.

A Sudden Exit After Organisational Reshuffle

Interestingly, Mallick’s resignation comes just days after the TMC carried out a major organisational reshuffle, where he was inducted into the party’s reconstituted working committee.

The timing of his exit has raised eyebrows in political circles, especially as it coincides with growing unrest within the party ranks.

A Career Marked by Influence and Controversy

A prominent face in West Bengal politics, Jyoti Priya Mallick served as the state’s Food and Supplies Minister from 2011 to 2021. Over the years, he built a strong political base in North 24 Parganas and played a crucial role in strengthening the TMC’s grassroots network.

However, his political journey faced a major setback in October 2023, when he was arrested by the Enforcement Directorate in connection with the alleged ration distribution scam.

Following his arrest, Mallick repeatedly pointed to health complications and underwent multiple medical examinations while in custody.

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In the 2026 West Bengal Assembly elections, he contested from Habra on a TMC ticket but suffered a defeat—marking a sharp shift in his political fortunes.

Rebellion Within TMC Deepens

Mallick’s resignation comes amid an unprecedented rebellion within the TMC, which has significantly altered the state’s political landscape post the 2026 Assembly elections.

A faction of 58 dissident MLAs, led by Ritabrata Banerjee, has broken away from the party leadership and has been recognised as the dominant legislative group in the Assembly, with Banerjee emerging as the Leader of the Opposition.

The split has also reached Parliament, where around 20 rebel MPs, including senior leaders like Sudip Bandyopadhyay and Kakoli Ghosh Dastidar, have distanced themselves from the party’s central leadership. Reports suggest they are seeking a merger with the Nationalist Citizens Party of India (NCPI), claiming support from a significant portion of TMC’s Lok Sabha members.

These developments have triggered intense legal and political battles over legitimacy, anti-defection laws, and control of the party’s legislative wings.

What Lies Ahead?

Mallick’s exit, though officially attributed to health reasons, adds another layer of uncertainty to an already volatile political situation in West Bengal.

With internal divisions widening and senior leaders stepping aside, the TMC faces a defining moment that could reshape its future trajectory.

Whether this marks a temporary phase or a long-term shift in Bengal politics remains to be seen—but for now, the resignation of a veteran like Jyoti Priya Mallick signals that the storm within the party is far from over.