Kolkata: Former West Bengal minister Jyoti Priya Mallick on Friday announced that he has resigned from all posts in the TMC, citing poor health.Mallick, a longtime associate of TMC supremo Mamata Banerjee, said he had already communicated his decision to the party leadership.Also Read: Victory with record margin will be answer to conspiracy behind jailing me: TMC's Jyotipriya Mallick"I have resigned from all the posts of the TMC because of my extremely poor health condition," he said.The development comes just days after the TMC carried out a major organisational reshuffle and inducted Mallick into its reconstituted working committee.Mallick had served as the state's food and supplies minister from 2011 to 2021.Also Read: PMLA court grants bail to former WB minister Jyoti Priya Mallick in ration distribution caseHis political career suffered a major setback after he was arrested by the Enforcement Directorate in October 2023 in connection with the alleged ration distribution scam.Following his arrest, Mallick repeatedly cited health complications and underwent medical examinations while in custody.His announcement comes amid a rift within the TMC.
Ex-West Bengal minister Jyoti Priya Mallick quits all TMC posts, cites health issues
Jyoti Priya Mallick, a former West Bengal minister, has stepped down from all his positions within the TMC. He cited severe health issues as the reason for his resignation. Mallick's decision follows a recent party reshuffle. He previously served as the state's food and supplies minister.
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Jyoti Priya Mallick, ex-food minister (2011-2021), resigned from TMC posts citing health issues. The resignation follows October 2023 arrest for ration scam, highlighting governance vulnerabilities and internal party instability.
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