Ashok Kumar Mitra, chairman of the Trinamool-run Balurghat municipality, resigned on Wednesday after 14 out of 25 councillors brought a no-confidence motion against him. Sources indicate his resignation followed directives from the Trinamool state leadership, with party officials stating he will retain an important organizational role. The SDO confirmed receipt of the resignation, rendering the no-confidence motion moot. The BJP attributed the move to internal Trinamool factionalism, claiming it impacted civic services.