Siliguri, June 19 -- The Trinamool Congress (TMC) is facing a fresh turbulence, with two former ministers resigning from key posts. Gautam Deb resigned as Mayor of the Siliguri Municipal Corporation, while another former minister, Jyoti Priya Mallick, also stepped down from all organisational posts in the party, citing poor health.

Deb submitted his resignation to the Siliguri Municipal Commissioner on Thursday night, ending days of speculation over his exit. He said that with changing political dynamics and shifting public mandate, it was not appropriate for him to continue in the mayoral chair.

Speaking to ANI, Deb stated that he decided to resign as he could not keep up with the new political structure. "I sent my resignation letter ...