Bharatiya Janata Party’s Member of Parliament from Jhargram, West Bengal, Kunar Hembram, announced his resignation from both the Lok Sabha and the party on March 9, 2024. The MP cited personal reasons for his decision, stating that he had informed the party about it a few days ago. While BJP spokesperson Samik Bhattacharya acknowledged the resignation, TMC’s Santanu Sen speculated that Hembram resigned due to the anticipation of defeat in the upcoming elections.
Hembram’s decision to step down from both parliamentary and party roles comes against the backdrop of the political landscape in West Bengal. As the state gears up for electoral contests, his resignation adds an element of political dynamics, with TMC interpreting it as an acknowledgment of potential electoral setbacks for the BJP.
While personal reasons were cited, the timing of the resignation injects a political dimension into the development. The BJP will now need to strategize and navigate the political landscape in Jhargram, considering the implications of Hembram’s departure on its electoral prospects.
The TMC’s response, framing the resignation as a preemptive response to an expected defeat, underscores the competitive and charged atmosphere as West Bengal approaches elections. The constituency dynamics, local issues, and party strategies will play a crucial role in shaping the outcomes in the wake of Kunar Hembram’s resignation.
