File picture of former West Bengal Forest Minister Jyoti Priya Mallick
| Photo Credit: Debasish Bhaduri
Former West Bengal minister Jyoti Priya Mallick on Friday (June 19, 2026) announced that he has resigned from all posts in the Trinamool Congress (TMC), citing poor health.
Mr. Mallick, a longtime associate of TMC supremo Mamata Banerjee, said he had already communicated his decision to the party leadership.
“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 Mr. Mallick into its reconstituted working committee.
Mr. Mallick had served as the State’s food and supplies minister from 2011 to 2021.
His 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, Mr. Mallick repeatedly cited health complications and underwent medical examinations while in custody.
His announcement comes amid a rift within the TMC.
Published – June 19, 2026 02:37 pm IST
