Former TMC chief Tapas Roy. (File Picture: PTI)
Sources stated that Roy submitted his resignation to Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee, nevertheless, the rationale behind his determination is but to be identified
Sparking contemporary political stir in West Bengal, veteran Trinamool Congress chief Tapas Roy submitted his resignation from the social gathering on Monday. He additionally resigned from the MLA put up earlier within the day.
Roy’s resignation got here as a shock to many throughout the social gathering and the state’s political circles. He was serving because the State Growth and Planning Minister within the TMC-led authorities.
In keeping with sources, Tapas Roy’s resignation was submitted to Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee. Nonetheless, the rationale behind this determination shouldn’t be but identified.
Earlier within the day, Roy expressed displeasure over the functioning of the social gathering and give up as an MLA. “I’ve submitted my resignation as an MLA to the meeting speaker. I’m now a free fowl,” he stated.
He additionally slammed the TMC prime brass for not supporting him when his residence was raided by the Enforcement Directorate and for the dealing with of the Sandeshkhali problem.
“I’m actually upset with the best way the social gathering is functioning. I’m fed up with so many allegations of corruption levelled in opposition to the social gathering and the federal government. Secondly, I don’t help the best way the Sandeshkhali problem was dealt with,” Roy informed reporters.
He stated that being a loyal soldier of the social gathering for the final 25 years has not earned him his due.
Notably, Roy’s resignation has sparked discussions in regards to the now former TMC chief’s future political plans. The affect of Tapas Roy’s subsequent transfer on the political panorama stays to be seen.
