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TMC's Firhad Hakim Resigns as Kolkata Mayor, Says He Wants to Leave with 'Head Held High'

Hakim submitted his resignation as the Kolkata Municipal Corporation chief after nearly 7.5 years, amid reports that his influence had waned under BJP rule.

Hakim said he had sought permission from TMC supremo Mamata Banerjee before deciding to demit office.

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Firhad Hakim has resigned as Mayor of the Kolkata Municipal Corporation. In his resignation letter, he expressed gratitude to his party leader Mamata Banerjee for giving him this important responsibility. Firhad Hakim stated that he was elected Mayor by the Kolkata Municipal Corporation councilors in December 2018 following the sudden resignation of former Mayor Sovan Chatterjee. Since then, he has discharged his duties with utmost dedication an…

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Firhad Hakim has resigned as Mayor of the Kolkata Municipal Corporation. In his resignation letter, he expressed gratitude to his party leader Mamata Banerjee for giving him this important responsibility. Firhad Hakim stated that he was elected Mayor by the Kolkata Municipal Corporation councilors in December 2018 following the sudden resignation of former Mayor Sovan Chatterjee. Since then, he has discharged his duties with utmost dedication an…

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The New Indian Express broke the news in Chennai, India on Friday, June 5, 2026.
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