Chandra Kumar Bose, Netaji's grandnephew quits TMC, cites personal reasons

Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose's grandnephew Chandra Kumar Bose has resigned from the Trinamool Congress, citing personal reasons. Bose had joined the party before the West Bengal Assembly elections after quitting the BJP, calling that move a "mistake".Bose had joined the TMC after describing his decision to join the BJP as a "mistake". (File Photo)Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose's grandnephew Chandra Kumar Bose has resigned from the Trinamool Congress (TMC), citing personal reasons. His resignation marks another political shift for Bose, who had joined the Mamata Banerjee-led party ahead of the West Bengal Assembly elections after quitting the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP).Bose had joined the TMC after describing his decision to join the BJP as a "mistake". While announcing his resignation, he said he was stepping down from the party due to personal reasons. The TMC has not yet issued a statement on his resignation."I hereby tender my resignation from the primary membership of the All India Trinamool Congress with immediate effect, due to personal reasons," read his letter.Chandra Kumar Bose, a former BJP leader and a member of Netaji's family, had switched to the TMC before the 2026 Bengal Assembly polls, calling for a more inclusive political approach. - EndsPublished By: Prateek ChakrabortyPublished On: Aug 3, 2026 16:54 IST