Firhad Hakim has resigned from the post of Mayor of the Kolkata Municipal Corporation.

Political developments in West Bengal have sparked fresh speculation after reports suggested that Firhad Hakim expressed his willingness to step down from the post of Mayor of Kolkata and communicated his intention to the party leadership.

The reports come amid growing political churn within the Trinamool Congress following a series of resignations and organizational changes in different parts of the state.

However, he has given resignation just now and been accepted formally ceased to hold office.

The situation is being closely watched as any leadership change in the Kolkata Municipal Corporation could have significant implications for civic administration and the evolving political landscape of West Bengal.