Pratikur Quits: Unlock CPM’s Hidden crisis

Key Highlights

1. Pratikur Quits CPI(M) on February 16, 2026, triggering major political debate in West Bengal.
2. He was a rising young leader in the Communist Party of India (Marxist) and held multiple key positions, including State Committee member and former SFI national leader.
3. He openly criticized State Secretary Mohammed Salim over a controversial political meeting.
4. Rahman claimed he could not align with the district and state leadership’s strategy and accused the party of cornering him.
5. He demanded an internal probe into how his resignation letter was leaked to the media.
6. Reports suggest mediation attempts by Biman Bose failed to resolve the crisis.
7. Speculation intensified after Kunal Ghosh publicly displayed his resignation letter.
8. Strong political buzz indicates he may join the All India Trinamool Congress, though he has not officially confirmed it.
9. If he joins TMC, the party could strengthen its minority outreach in districts like Malda, Murshidabad, and Nadia.
10. Critics argue that moving from CPI(M) to TMC may raise serious questions about ideological consistency and internal democracy.

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