India, June 8 -- In a huge setback for former West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee, one of her close aides and the Member of Parliament from Rajya Sabha for the Trinamool Congress, Sukhendu Sekhar Ray has tendered his resignation, both from the MP post and from the Party. His exit marks a historic and severe blow to Mamata Banerjee's party, following the TMC's defeat in the 2026 West Bengal Assembly elections to the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP).

Who is Sukhendu Sekhar Ray?

Born on April 5, 1949, in Malda, West Bengal, he is the son of the late Shibendu Sekhar Ray, a prominent figure associated with the Partition era. He began his political career with the Indian National Congress before joining the Trinamool Congress in 2011. Cons...