‘He repeatedly expressed desire to resign’: TMC says Mamata Banerjee allowed Kolkata mayor Firhad Hakim to step down
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Firhad Hakim, a close aide to West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee, has finally resigned as Kolkata's mayor after expressing his desire to step down multiple times. Serving since 2018, Hakim held several key portfolios during his tenure. This move comes as a relief for Hakim, who had been under pressure and had repeatedly sought permission to resign. It also signals a shift in TMC's leadership dynamics in Kolkata, potentially paving the way for new leadership and strategic shifts within the party.
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