Attacking the BJP-led state government, Ghosh added that while Mamata Banerjee had not granted permission to Hakim’s resignation until now, however, following today’s administrative meeting at Nabanna, it became clear that the Corporation has effectively been made defunct. “In view of this situation, and to ensure that senior leader Firhad Hakim’s dignity and stature are maintained, Mamata Banerjee has today permitted him to resign, as the Corporation has practically been rendered defunct by the state government,” Ghosh said.