Sun Sep 08 07:22:41 UTC 2024: – TMC Rajya Sabha MP Jawhar Sircar resigns from his post in protest of the incident at RG Kar Hospital
– Sircar writes to CM Mamata Banerjee expressing disappointment in her handling of the situation
– Sircar had been hoping for immediate action from the government, but felt that no concrete steps were taken
– Sircar’s term was due to end in April 2026
– His resignation could cause turmoil within the party
– Earlier, TMC leader Sukhendu Shekhar Roy had questioned the police’s response to the incident, leading to a court appearance. No response from TMC on Sircar’s resignation.