Mimi Chakraborty Offers Resignation as Trinamool MP, Cites Differences with Local Leadership

Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 12:21pm on 15 Feb 2024,Thursday Politics

Actor and Member of Parliament (MP) Mimi Chakraborty has taken a significant step by submitting her resignation to West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee, citing disagreements with local Trinamool leadership. The Jadavpur MP expressed frustration, stating her dream for the constituency faced hurdles. Chakraborty, elected in 2019, highlighted challenges arising from her film background. While Banerjee hasn't accepted the resignation, Chakraborty acknowledged assurances to address the issues. The move follows criticism faced by another actor MP, Nusrat Jahan, for her silence on Sandeshkhali's sexual harassment allegations. Both actors previously faced scrutiny for low parliamentary attendance.

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