Tapas Roy, a senior leader and MLA from Baranagar, has resigned from the Trinamool Congress (TMC) and his legislative post on March 1, citing multiple reasons for his departure. Roy's decision comes ahead of the polls, marking a significant departure from the Mamata Banerjee-led party. He expressed dissatisfaction with the party's functioning, its handling of the Sandeshkhali issue, various scams, and insults among other concerns. Roy highlighted a lack of respect and support within the TMC, particularly after an Enforcement Directorate (ED) raid on his residence on January 12, as key factors in his decision. His resignation was officially submitted to West Bengal assembly speaker Biman Banerjee, who is currently examining it. The move has elicited reactions from various political figures, including West Bengal LoP and BJP MLA Suvendu Adhikari, who welcomed Roy's decision, and TMC leader Santanu Sen, who questioned the timing of Roy's departure.
VIDEO | "I am really shocked. I have been associated with him since long. It's really unfortunate and shocking that he has taken this decision and resigned from the post," says West Bengal Minister Sovandeb Chattopadhyay on Tapas Roy quitting as TMC MLA. https://t.co/ffSVIQwyU9
#WATCH | On the resignation of TMC MLA Tapas Roy from the party, TMC leader Santanu Sen says, "Tapas Roy is now saying that he is not getting any importance in the party. But why did he think of this suddenly, 15 days before the election announcement? Why did he not speak… https://t.co/l73ssx10Bp
#WATCH | Kolkata: On his resignation from TMC, Tapas Roy says, "There are several reasons (for resignation). The reasons include various scams, the Sandeshkhali incident and insults. Last but not least, immediately after January 12, the ED raided my flat. Nobody from the party… https://t.co/hA7wu8Et7i
#WATCH | On his resignation from TMC, Tapas Roy says, "There are several reasons (for resignation). The reasons include various scams, the Sandeshkhali incident and insults. Last but not least, immediately after January 12, the ED raided my flat. Nobody from the party came… https://t.co/QFKPVgD0SF
#WATCH | On the resignation of TMC MLA Tapas Roy from his party, West Bengal LoP and BJP MLA Suvendu Adhikari says, "He is a very senior leader of our state. He is an ex-minister and has been a 4-5 time MLA...I welcome his decision to resign from the party and as an MLA. If he… https://t.co/zlKCdeCmui
VIDEO | Here’s what West Bengal Speaker Biman Banerjee said Tapas Roy’s resignation as TMC MLA. “Tapas Roy came here and has submitted his resignation. I am examining it on the perspective of the rules framed under the ‘West Bengal Rules and Procedures on Contract of Business’.… https://t.co/bT5ccqZYNg
#BreakingNews | TMC MLA Tapas Roy resigns from party #tmc https://t.co/C65RabSJ6q
#WATCH | Kolkata: Tapas Roy says, "I resigned because I felt that I am not respected in this party, many times such situations arose where I felt this. The ED team reached my house on January 12th, it has been many days since the incident took place but no sympathy or cooperation… https://t.co/bP24wsPjXW https://t.co/aFZV55vKnn
VIDEO | “After the Sandeshkhali incident, I thought I shouldn't be here (in TMC) anymore. ED was sent to my residence. However, none of the party leaders supported me. So, after giving all of this a thought, I gave my resignation on March 1 from the government and now today, I… https://t.co/5Oj7ghq963
Veteran TMC leader and Baranagar MLA Tapas Roy quit the Mamata Banerjee-led party on Monday, citing displeasure over its functioning and the handling of the Sandeshkhali issue. https://t.co/UqKiPS6Dwc
Veteran TMC leader Tapas Roy quits as MLA, submits resignation to West Bengal assembly speaker
#NewsAlert | Senior leader Tapas Roy quits Trinamool Congress ahead of polls.
Baranagar TMC MLA Tapas Roy tenders resignation from the post of MLA as well as from the party. (file pic) https://t.co/GUvG3BMvbX