Mamata seeks Madan Mitra as chief whip after showcausing Firhad; Speaker says matter sub-judice (opens original article in a new tab)

TMC leadership sought to replace Firhad Hakim as chief whip with Madan Mitra after Hakim joined a dissident faction, but the Speaker declined the request citing ongoing legal disputes.

• TMC MLA Madan Mitra was proposed as replacement for Firhad Hakim as chief whip after Hakim joined dissident faction
• TMC leadership sent email to Assembly Speaker requesting recognition of Madan Mitra as chief whip, but Speaker's office declined due to ongoing legal disputes
• Speaker's office cited ongoing legal and procedural disputes from the Opposition party split as reason for not acting on TMC's request