In a major setback for the Trinamool Congress (TMC) ahead of the crucial elections, veteran leader and Bharatpur MLA Humayun Kabir has officially resigned from the party. The move comes after months of public outbursts and disagreements with the district and state leadership. However, Kabir is not stepping down quietly; he has announced a massive show of strength scheduled for tomorrow, organizing a mega rally under the banner of the OIC, with an expected turnout of over 50,000 people.

Humayun Kabir’s exit is seen as a significant blow to the TMC’s influence in Murshidabad, a district where he commands a substantial following. Political analysts suggest that his departure could lead to a fragmentation of the minority vote bank, which has traditionally been a stronghold for Mamata Banerjee’s party. Kabir has been vocal about his dissatisfaction regarding organizational decisions and the treatment of long-standing grassroots workers within the party hierarchy.

The upcoming rally is being viewed as a “litmus test” for Kabir’s independent political clout. By mobilizing such a large number of supporters under the OIC banner, he aims to send a clear message to his former party and potential political rivals. While the TMC leadership has yet to issue a formal statement regarding the defection, internal efforts are reportedly underway to prevent further fallout within the district ranks. All eyes are now on tomorrow’s event to see whether this move marks the beginning of a new political front or if Kabir will eventually align with another major opposition force in West Bengal.