Key facts
- Firhad Hakim has resigned as Kolkata Mayor.
- Hakim is a close aide of Mamata Banerjee.
- He also represents the Kolkata Port constituency in the state assembly.
Firhad Hakim, a prominent political figure and a loyalist of Mamata Banerjee, has resigned from his position as the Mayor of Kolkata. Hakim also holds a seat in the state assembly, representing the Kolkata Port constituency. His close association with Mamata Banerjee has been a defining characteristic of his political career.