Sun Sep 08 07:04:42 UTC 2024: – TMC leader Jawhar Sircar resigns from Parliament and politics due to disillusionment with state’s governance and corruption within his party
– He had joined politics to combat “autocratic and communal politics” of BJP
– Expresses disappointment over government’s handling of RG Kar Hospital incident and lack of action against corruption
– Criticises punitive measures as “too little and quite late”
– Challenged Modi government’s policies during his three-year tenure as MP
– Met resistance from senior party leaders after calling for party to address corruption scandal
– Hopes dashed as party remained indifferent to corruption issue.

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