Trinamool Congress MP Prakash Chik Barik resigns from the Rajya Sabha, according to reports from The Hindu. In statements accompanying his decision, Barik says he will work in line with instructions from West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari going forward. He also indicates that his focus will be on developmental work. The reports present the resignation as a personal political decision by Barik, without detailing any vote, timeline, or immediate successor. No additional information is provided in the available excerpts regarding the reasons for the resignation beyond Barik’s stated intent to follow the chief minister’s directions and concentrate on development. The sources also do not specify whether Barik plans to join or formally align with another political group immediately after stepping down. The information available centers on the resignation itself and Barik’s stated commitment to work under the chief minister’s instructions.