Siliguri, May 28 -- Fresh political uncertainty has gripped the Trinamool Congress-run Siliguri Municipal Corporation following the sudden withdrawal of Deputy Mayor Ranjan Sarkar from his responsibilities in the civic body's council party, triggering intense speculation across the city over the future political direction of the corporation.
The development came to light after Sarkar, without prior intimation to party colleagues or civic officials, reportedly posted a late-night message in the councillors' WhatsApp group two days ago, stating that he was no longer associated with the responsibilities of the council.
The message surfaced just before a scheduled meeting of all councillors, catching many within the ruling party by surprise....