Councillors Rebel Against Chairman

December 20, 2025

Kamal Kumar Biswas ,TOD.Balurghat

A political crisis has erupted in Balurghat Municipality after 14 councillors of the ruling party submitted a written complaint expressing no confidence against the municipal chairman, Ashok Kumar Mitra. According to sources, the councillors sent a letter to the Sub-Divisional Officer (SDO) alleging misgovernance and administrative irregularities under the chairman’s leadership.

Hence, Balurghat Municipality consists of 25 wards, of which 23 councillors belong to the Trinamool Congress and two are from the Left. Of the 23 TMC councillors, 14 have now come together to oppose the chairman, indicating a clear internal rift within the ruling party.Reacting to the issue, district Trinamool Congress president Subhash Bhawal said he was unaware of the matter as he had been outside for medical treatment. He added that the issue would be looked into thoroughly once he returns.

Meanwhile, opposition parties have seized the opportunity to criticize the ruling party. BJP district president Swarup Choudhury alleged widespread corruption during the chairman’s tenure and claimed that repeated complaints were ignored by the administration. He said the current situation proves internal dissatisfaction within the ruling party.Former Balurghat Municipality chairperson and RSP district secretary Sucheta Biswas said that it is difficult to predict who comes to the chair and who leaves it, but alleged that those in power are corrupt.

The Sub-Divisional Officer of Balurghat Sadar, Subrata Kumar Barman said that the no-confidence letter has been received and that legal action will be taken in accordance with the law.The political turmoil has raised questions about the stability of the Balurghat Municipality administration, with indications that further developments may follow in the coming days