Kolkata, May 8, 2026

The political atmosphere in West Bengal has turned tense after the recent assembly election results, with signs of dissatisfaction emerging inside the Trinamool Congress (TMC). Amid the changing political situation, filmmaker and former MLA Raj Chakraborty has announced his decision to step away from active politics following his electoral defeat.

Raj Chakraborty, considered close to Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee, contested from the Barrackpore seat but lost to the BJP candidate. Soon after the results, he shared a message on social media confirming that he would no longer continue in active politics and would now focus completely on films and creative work.

His exit has added to the growing discussion around internal unease within the TMC after the party’s disappointing performance in the elections. Political observers believe the results may lead to further changes and reactions from leaders associated with the party in the coming days.

While TMC faces questions after the electoral setback, Raj Chakraborty’s decision marks a major personal and political shift, highlighting how the election outcome continues to impact several prominent faces linked to the party.