Suvendu Adhikari submits petition to West Bengal Speaker seeking Mukul Roy’s disqualification as MLA
3 years, 6 months ago

Suvendu Adhikari submits petition to West Bengal Speaker seeking Mukul Roy’s disqualification as MLA

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Roy recently rejoined the TMC, of which he was once the second-in-command, following his three-and-a-half year-long stint in the BJP Kolkata: Leader of the opposition in Bengal Assembly Suvendu Adhikari on Friday submitted a petition to Speaker Biman Banerjee seeking disqualification of Mukul Roy’s membership in the House under the anti-defection law as he has recently crossed over from the BJP to the TMC, a senior leader in the saffron party said. “We have submitted a letter to the Speaker seeking disqualification of MLA Mukul Roy’s membership in the House. Let him follow his own course of resigning from Rajya Sabha in 2017 before joining BJP — Swapan Dasgupta June 18, 2021 Making light of BJP’s assertions, TMC state general secretary Kunal Ghosh, said the leader of opposition should ask his father Sisir Adhikari, who joined the saffron camp in March, to “resign as our party MP before lecturing others”. Sharing a similar view, TMC Rajya Sabha deputy leader Sukhendu Sekhar Roy said the BJP, which has formed government in other states by “poaching MLAs” from others parties, shouldn’t be the one giving sermons on the anti-defection law.

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Haryana: Resignation of Independent MLA who joined BJP accepted after a month
7 months, 3 weeks ago

Haryana: Resignation of Independent MLA who joined BJP accepted after a month

Hindustan Times  

More than a month after Independent MLA from Rania, Ranjit Singh tendered his resignation from the state assembly after joining the BJP on March 24, the assembly speaker Gian Chand Gupta on Tuesday accepted the resignation. Singh, who is now the BJP candidate from Hisar Lok Sabha seat personally met the Speaker on Tuesday to verify his resignation Singh, who …

West Bengal: Former TMC leader Tapas Roy joins BJP ahead of Lok Sabha polls
9 months, 2 weeks ago

West Bengal: Former TMC leader Tapas Roy joins BJP ahead of Lok Sabha polls

India TV News  

Lok Sabha Elections 2024: Former Trinamool Congress leader Tapas Roy on Wednesday joined the Bharatiya Janata Party ahead of the general elections, due in a few weeks. Senior TMC leader Tapas Roy quit as an MLA, expressing displeasure over the functioning of the party on Monday. The TMC, however, alleged that Roy was exerting "undue pressure for a ticket" from …

West Bengal: TMC issues show-cause notice to Kunal Ghosh for 'anti-party statements'
9 months, 2 weeks ago

West Bengal: TMC issues show-cause notice to Kunal Ghosh for 'anti-party statements'

India TV News  

In an interesting development in West Bengal politics ahead of the upcoming Lok Sabha elections, Trinamool Congress leader Kunal Ghosh has been issued a show cause notice by the party for his "anti-party statements". However, TMC chief and West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee later issued a show cause notice to Ghosh. TMC leader Tapas Roy quits party Meanwhile, senior …

Suvendu Adhikari, 5 other BJP MLAs suspended from Bengal assembly over Sandeshkhali unrest
10 months, 1 week ago

Suvendu Adhikari, 5 other BJP MLAs suspended from Bengal assembly over Sandeshkhali unrest

India TV News  

Six BJP MLAs, including Leader of Opposition Suvendu Adhikari, were suspended from the West Bengal assembly over staging protests in the House in view of unrest in Sandeshkhali. Since the beginning of the question hour, BJP legislators started shouting slogans against the TMC government for the present unrest in Sandeshkhali in North 24 Parganas district, which has snowballed into a …

Mamata Banerjee agrees with Mukul Roy’s ‘with BJP’ claim. His son doesn’t
1 year, 8 months ago

Mamata Banerjee agrees with Mukul Roy’s ‘with BJP’ claim. His son doesn’t

Hindustan Times  

West Bengal chief minister Mamata Banerjee and MLA Mukul Roy appear to be on the same page amid claims and counterclaims over the latter's party membership. Confusion prevailed on Wednesday after Mukul Roy, a former Union minister, expressed his desire to be back in the BJP fold saying he has resigned from Trinamool Congress, while his son, Subhrangshu Roy, maintained …

TMC's Mukul Roy calls himself 'BJP legislator', BJP says 'not interested'
1 year, 8 months ago

TMC's Mukul Roy calls himself 'BJP legislator', BJP says 'not interested'

India Today  

One of the founding members of the Trinamool Congress, Mukul Roy, has expressed a desire to join the Bharatiya Janata Party and meet Union Home Minister Amit Shah. Mukul Roy joined the BJP in 2017 after his reportedly strained relationship with the TMC's top leadership. Roy on Monday night travelled to New Delhi for “some personal work”, even as his …

'Don't care', says Mamata Banerjee as Mukul Roy makes his BJP move clear
1 year, 8 months ago

'Don't care', says Mamata Banerjee as Mukul Roy makes his BJP move clear

India TV News  

TMC MLA Mukul Roy who gained attention due to turncoat once again claimed his support for the saffron party. "There is no question of resigning from TMC" TMC MLA Mukul Roy while talking about his back for BJP said, "I was always with BJP and I will remain with the party if they offer me work." The drama over Roy's …

Calcutta High Court Disposes BJP MLA Suvendu Adhikari's Plea After Speaker Revokes Suspension
2 years, 6 months ago

Calcutta High Court Disposes BJP MLA Suvendu Adhikari's Plea After Speaker Revokes Suspension

Live Law  

The Calcutta High Court on Friday disposed of a writ petition challenging the decision of West Bengal Assembly Speaker Biman Bandyopadhyay to suspend Leader of the Opposition Suvendu Adhikari and four other BJP MLAs from the West Bengal Legislative Assembly. The Court was apprised that the Speaker on Thursday had revoked the suspension of the BJP MLAs including that of …

Pleas Challenging Speaker's Decision To Suspend Suvendu Adhikari & 4 BJP MLAs From WB Assembly Not Hurdle To Parties Resolving Issues: High Court
2 years, 6 months ago

Pleas Challenging Speaker's Decision To Suspend Suvendu Adhikari & 4 BJP MLAs From WB Assembly Not Hurdle To Parties Resolving Issues: High Court

Live Law  

The Calcutta High Court on Thursday observed that the pendency of the petition challenging the Speaker's decision to suspend Leader of the Opposition Suvendu Adhikari and four other BJP MLAs from the West Bengal Legislative Assembly would not stand in the way of the parties in resolving the issue. Five BJP MLAs, including Suvendu Adhikari, were suspended by the West …

'Legislative Proceedings Immune From Court's Scrutiny': WB Speaker Questions Maintainability Of Plea Against Dismissal Of Mukul Roy's Disqualification
2 years, 9 months ago

'Legislative Proceedings Immune From Court's Scrutiny': WB Speaker Questions Maintainability Of Plea Against Dismissal Of Mukul Roy's Disqualification

Live Law  

The Calcutta High Court on Monday took on record the affidavits-in-opposition filed by West Bengal Legislative Assembly Speaker Biman Banerjee, TMC MLA Mukul Roy and the Secretary, West Bengal Legislative Assembly in a writ petition filed by West Bengal Leader of Opposition Suvendu Adhikari challenging the West Bengal Speaker's decision to reject the petition seeking disqualification of Mukul. The Calcutta …

Calcutta HC Seeks WB Speaker's Response In Suvendu Adhikari's Petition Challenging His Decision To Not Disqualify Mukul Roy
2 years, 9 months ago

Calcutta HC Seeks WB Speaker's Response In Suvendu Adhikari's Petition Challenging His Decision To Not Disqualify Mukul Roy

Live Law  

The Calcutta High Court on Thursday sought response from the West Bengal Legislative Assembly Speaker Biman Banerjee, TMC MLA Mukul Roy and the Secretary of Returning Officer, West Bengal Legislative Assembly in a writ petition filed by West Bengal Leader of Opposition Suvendu Adhikari challenging the West Bengal Speaker's decision to reject the petition seeking disqualification of Mukul Roy. The …

Supreme Court Refuses To Entertain Suvendu Adhikari's Petition Challenging WB Speaker's Refusal To Disqualify Mukul Roy
2 years, 9 months ago

Supreme Court Refuses To Entertain Suvendu Adhikari's Petition Challenging WB Speaker's Refusal To Disqualify Mukul Roy

Live Law  

The Supreme Court on Friday refused to entertain a writ petition filed by West Bengal Leader of Opposition Suvendu Adhikari challenging the West Bengal Speaker's decision to reject the petition seeking disqualification of Mukul Roy for defection from BJP to TMC.A bench comprising Justice L Nageswara Rao and Justice BR Gavai gave liberty to Adhikari to approach the High Court …

Supreme Court Wants West Bengal Speaker To Decide Mukul Roy's Disqualification Petition Soon
3 years, 1 month ago

Supreme Court Wants West Bengal Speaker To Decide Mukul Roy's Disqualification Petition Soon

Live Law  

The Supreme Court on Monday directed the West Bengal Legislative Assembly Speaker Biman Banerjee to decide on the disqualification petition moved against TMC MLA Mukul Roy expeditiously and accordingly adjourned the matter for further hearing to January 17, 2022. On October 7, the Advocate General S.N Mookerjee had informed the High Court that the Speaker of the West Bengal Legislative …

WB Speaker Has Moved Supreme Court Against HC Order On Mukul Roy's PAC Chairmanship: AG S.N Mookerjee Informs Calcutta HC
3 years, 2 months ago

WB Speaker Has Moved Supreme Court Against HC Order On Mukul Roy's PAC Chairmanship: AG S.N Mookerjee Informs Calcutta HC

Live Law  

Advocate General S.N Mookerjee informed the Calcutta High Court on Thursday that West Bengal Speaker Biman Banerjee had approached the Supreme Court against the order of the High Court on the challenge to the appointment of TMC MLA Mukul Roy as the Chairman of the Public Accounts Committee of the West Bengal Legislative Assembly. The High Court vide order dated …

Calcutta High Court Directs Speaker of WB Legislative Assembly To Decide On Disqualification Petition Moved Against TMC MLA Mukul Roy By October 7
3 years, 2 months ago

Calcutta High Court Directs Speaker of WB Legislative Assembly To Decide On Disqualification Petition Moved Against TMC MLA Mukul Roy By October 7

Live Law  

The Calcutta High Court on Tuesday directed the Speaker of the West Bengal Legislative Assembly to decide on the disqualification petition against TMC MLA Mukul Roy and place on record the order passed by the next date of hearing which is slated to take place on October 7. The direction was issued in the plea moved by BJP MLA Ambika …

Suvendu Adhikari Hits Out at Turncoat Leaders, Wants Anti-Defection Law to be Implemented
3 years, 3 months ago

Suvendu Adhikari Hits Out at Turncoat Leaders, Wants Anti-Defection Law to be Implemented

News 18  

West Bengal’s Leader of Opposition and MLA from Nandigram, Suvendu Adhikari, has lashed out at the ruling party Trinamool Congress after 2 BJP MLAs jumped ship and joined the TMC. Adhikari, along with party’s State President Dilip Ghosh and spokesperson Samik Bhattacharya held a press conference on Wednesday and even alleged that the Bankura District Administration has been pressurising BJP …

TMC Leader Mukul Roy Skips Anti-Defection Hearing Citing Health Reasons
3 years, 4 months ago

TMC Leader Mukul Roy Skips Anti-Defection Hearing Citing Health Reasons

News 18  

Citing the reason for physical illness, TMC leader Mukul Roy skips a hearing at West Bengal Assembly Speaker’s chamber on Tuesday. Leader of Opposition and BJP leader Suvendu Adhikari said that Roy, who was elected as BJP MLA from Krishnanagar North, has now sought one month from Speaker Biman Banerjee to reply to the charges of the saffron party that …

TMC's Mukul Roy again says BJP will win by-poll; kicks up fresh row
3 years, 4 months ago

TMC's Mukul Roy again says BJP will win by-poll; kicks up fresh row

India TV News  

West Bengal MLA Mukul Roy, who had joined the Trinamool Congress days after winning the assembly election seat on BJP ticket, stirred fresh controversy on Friday by saying for the second time within a week that the saffron party will win a future by-election in his constituency. Senior TMC leader Tapas Roy refused to comment on Roy's gaffe, while the …

Calcutta HC Asks Speaker to File Affidavit on Appointment of Mukul Roy as PAC Chairman
3 years, 4 months ago

Calcutta HC Asks Speaker to File Affidavit on Appointment of Mukul Roy as PAC Chairman

News 18  

The Calcutta High Court, on Tuesday, granted time till August 12 to the Bengal Assembly Speaker Biman Banerjee to file his affidavit in response to the Public Interest Litigation which seeks the removal of Mukul Roy from the post of Chairman of the Public Accounts Committee of the State Assembly. Roy was appointed PAC Chairman for the year 2021-2022 by …

Second hearing held on BJP’s plea for Mukul Roy’s disqualification
3 years, 4 months ago

Second hearing held on BJP’s plea for Mukul Roy’s disqualification

Hindustan Times  

West Bengal assembly speaker Biman Banerjee on Friday held the second hearing on the Bharatiya Janata Party ’s petition for disqualification of Mukul Roy as legislator under the anti-defection law. Roy, who could not be contacted for comments, joined the BJP in 2017 and became the party’s national vice-president. BJP MLAs, who were made chairpersons of other standing committees, resigned …

Suvendu Adhikari Attends Hearing on Mukul Roy's Disqualification Plea, Says BJP May Move Court
3 years, 5 months ago

Suvendu Adhikari Attends Hearing on Mukul Roy's Disqualification Plea, Says BJP May Move Court

News 18  

Leader of Opposition and BJP leader Suvendu Adhikari on Friday attended the hearing on a petition seeking Mukul Roy’s disqualification as an MLA at Speaker Biman Bandyopadhyay’s chamber, and said that a decision should be taken in the matter at the earliest. Emerging out of the speaker’s chamber, on the premises of the Assembly, Adhikari told reporters, “We would want …

Mamata's Surprise Meet With Bengal Governor Could Be Over Mukul Roy's Appointment As PAC Head
3 years, 5 months ago

Mamata's Surprise Meet With Bengal Governor Could Be Over Mukul Roy's Appointment As PAC Head

News 18  

West Bengal chief minister Mamata Banerjee sprung a surprise on Wednesday after decided to meet Governor Jagdeep Dhankhar after leaving the state secretariat in the evening. Later, Governor Dhankhar tweeted, “Hon’ble Chief Minister @MamataOfficial called on Hon’ble Governor Shri Jagdeep Dhankhar at Raj Bhavan today. The two had an hour-long interaction without aides.” It may be noted that the meeting …

8 BJP MLAs Resign From Assembly Committees Over Mukul Roy’s Appointment as PAC Chairperson
3 years, 5 months ago

8 BJP MLAs Resign From Assembly Committees Over Mukul Roy’s Appointment as PAC Chairperson

News 18  

The standoff between the ruling Trinamool Congress and BJP continued after eight MLAs from the opposition party resigned from the post of chairman of eight committees of West Bengal Assembly over Mukul Roy’s appointment as the chairperson of Public Accounts Committee by Speaker Biman Banerjee. Those who tendered their resignations are Mihir Goswami, Manoj Tigga, Krishna Kalyani, Nikhil Ranjan Dey, …

Mukul Roy appointed PAC head in WB Assembly; BJP declines top role in other House panels
3 years, 5 months ago

Mukul Roy appointed PAC head in WB Assembly; BJP declines top role in other House panels

India TV News  

Senior politician Mukul Roy, who recently switched over to the TMC after winning the state elections on a BJP ticket, was on Friday appointed as the chairperson of the Public Accounts Committee in West Bengal Assembly by Speaker Biman Banerjee. Offended by the speakers decision, BJP MLAs, led by Leader of Opposition Suvendu Adhikari, staged a walkout, announcing that the …

Suvendu Adhikari's growing prominence in BJP is becoming cause for envy among other TMC turncoats
3 years, 5 months ago

Suvendu Adhikari's growing prominence in BJP is becoming cause for envy among other TMC turncoats

India Today  

BJP leader and TMC turncoat Suvendu Adhikari's growing prominence in the party is undeniable and it has started to become a matter of discontent among other Bengal leaders who had joined the BJP before the assembly elections along with him. In little time, Suvendu Adhikari has become close to the top brass of the BJP as he has often been …

Suvendu Adhikari petitions assembly speaker to disqualify Mukul Roy
3 years, 6 months ago

Suvendu Adhikari petitions assembly speaker to disqualify Mukul Roy

Op India  

BJP heavyweight and Leader of Opposition in West Bengal, Suvendu Adhikari, has submitted a petition to the Assembly Speaker seeking disqualification of TMC leader Mukul Roy, MLA from 83-Krishnanagar Uttar Assembly constituency after he defected to TMC. #NewsAlert | BJP leader Suvendu Adhikari writes to West Bengal Assembly Speaker urging him to disqualify Mukul Roy. Now, Suvendu Adhikari, BJP’s LoP …

Will Mukul Roy's exit trigger a BJP exodus to the TMC in Bengal?
3 years, 6 months ago

Will Mukul Roy's exit trigger a BJP exodus to the TMC in Bengal?

India Today  

After Mukul Roy, who? While some BJP leaders are dubbing the ‘possible deserters’ unnecessary flab, the TMC flock is unwilling to welcome back the opportunist politicians. On June 14, leader of the opposition Suvendu Adhikary led a team of 50 BJP MLAs to Raj Bhawan to table a report on the post-poll violence before governor Jagdeep Dhankar. The Trinamool camp …

Many turncoats have spoken to me about leaving BJP, returning to TMC: Mukul Roy
3 years, 6 months ago

Many turncoats have spoken to me about leaving BJP, returning to TMC: Mukul Roy

India Today  

Mukul Roy, who returned to the Trinamool Congress from the BJP, is now claiming that others might follow suit. Roy said on Tuesday that many turncoats who had switched over to the BJP have spoken to him about rejoining West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee's party. This was Mukul Roy’s first visit to Partha Chatterjee’s home since his return to …

‘Where are your 25 MLAs?,’ TMC MP Banerjee asks BJP’s Suvendu Adhikari
3 years, 6 months ago

‘Where are your 25 MLAs?,’ TMC MP Banerjee asks BJP’s Suvendu Adhikari

Hindustan Times  

Trinamool Congress MP Sudip Banerjee on Monday asked the leader of opposition in the West Bengal legislative assembly to focus on the missing 25 MLAs from his own party before thinking about introducing an anti-defection law. If the opposition leader from the BJP wants to bring a new rule, he can ask the central government since they are in power,” …

Suvendu Adhikari meets West Bengal guv to discuss post-poll violence; 23 BJP MLAs skip meeting
3 years, 6 months ago

Suvendu Adhikari meets West Bengal guv to discuss post-poll violence; 23 BJP MLAs skip meeting

Firstpost  

This is the second time when Adhikari met the governor in June. Earlier he met the governor and submitted a representation about unabated post-poll retributive violence Suvendu Adhikari, BJP leader and Leader of Opposition in West Bengal Assembly, along with 50 MLAs, met Governor Jagdeep Dhankar at Raj Bhawan in Kolkata on Monday and submitted a memorandum regarding the post-poll …

Mukul Roy likely to be made TMC national vice-president: Sources
3 years, 6 months ago

Mukul Roy likely to be made TMC national vice-president: Sources

India Today  

Mukul Roy, who recently returned to the TMC from BJP, could be appointed the party's national vice-president, sources said. In a blow to the saffron brigade, senior BJP leader Mukul Roy along with son Subranshu rejoined the TMC on Friday, with Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee and other leaders of the state's ruling party welcoming him back to the fold. …

Mukul Roy rejoining TMC will not affect BJP: Tathagata Roy
3 years, 6 months ago

Mukul Roy rejoining TMC will not affect BJP: Tathagata Roy

India TV News  

Bharatiya Janata Party leader Tathagata Roy on Friday slammed former union minister Mukul Roy for rejoining Trinamool Congress and said his move will not affect the BJP. "Mukul Roy had come to BJP from Trinamool Congress and today returned to it. Tathagata Roy said Mukul Roy was a state leader and BJP gave him the position of national vice-president. He …

Month after Bengal elections defeat, Mukul Roy quits BJP to rejoin TMC
3 years, 6 months ago

Month after Bengal elections defeat, Mukul Roy quits BJP to rejoin TMC

Op India  

On Friday afternoon, BJP leader Mukul Roy quit the BJP and returned to the Trinamool Congress after having deserted the party 4 years ago. On being asked about his ‘fluctuating ideology’ and his personal remarks against Mamata Banerjee and Abhishek Banerjee in the past, Mukul Roy cunningly responded, “Today, the situation of Bengal is such that none will like to …

Mukul Roy likely to ditch BJP, return to TMC, meet Mamata Banerjee today
3 years, 6 months ago

Mukul Roy likely to ditch BJP, return to TMC, meet Mamata Banerjee today

India Today  

Once a close aide of Mamata Banerjee, Mukul Roy, who joined the BJP with much fanfare, is likely to return to Trinamool Congress along with his son Subhrangshu Roy. Mukul Roy is likely to meet TMC supremo Mamata Banerjee at the TMC headquarters on Friday afternoon along with son Subhrangshu. Abhishek Banerjee had recently visited Mukul Roy's ailing wife in …

Mukul Roy dispels rumours, says will continue to be 'soldier' of BJP
3 years, 7 months ago

Mukul Roy dispels rumours, says will continue to be 'soldier' of BJP

Op India  

Bengal BJP leader Mukul Roy has dispelled rumours that he is moving back to the Trinamool Congress following the party’s defeat in the assembly elections. Mukul Roy said that he will “continue as a soldier of BJP to restore democracy in our state.” My fight would continue as a soldier of BJP to restore democracy in our state. — Mukul …

With Suvendu Adhikari's departure from Trinamool, Bengal politics is more roiled than ever
4 years ago

With Suvendu Adhikari's departure from Trinamool, Bengal politics is more roiled than ever

Firstpost  

Suvendu Adhikari’s departure from TMC does not mean that everything is cut and dried. But former Nandigram MLA and state minister Suvendu Adhikari’s resignation and defection to the Bharatiya Janata Party at a rally fronted by Union Home Minister Amit Shah in Medinipur on Saturday has caused more ripples. Banerjee’s case was, first, that contrary to the Union home minister’s …

Bengal Heavyweight Suvendu Adhikari Joins BJP, Says Never Received 'Love and Respect' in TMC
4 years ago

Bengal Heavyweight Suvendu Adhikari Joins BJP, Says Never Received 'Love and Respect' in TMC

News 18  

West Bengal political heavyweight Suvendu Adhikari joined the BJP along with nine MLAs of different parties and a TMC MP at Union home minister Amit Shah’s rally in Midnapore on Saturday, ending weeks of speculation. At the Midnapore rally with Amit Shah, Adhikari called the senior BJP leader his “elder brother” and said he has received “love and respect” from …

Suvendu Adhikari ends all speculation, joins BJP, delivers jolt to Mamata and TMC
4 years ago

Suvendu Adhikari ends all speculation, joins BJP, delivers jolt to Mamata and TMC

India Today  

One of Mamata Banerjee’s most trusted aides and face of the Nandigram movement in Bengal that catapulted TMC to power in the state 10 years ago, Suvendu Adhikari, has joined BJP, putting an end to months of speculation. Suvendu Adhikari along with a host of other Trinamool Congress rebels joined BJP in presence of party leader and Union minister Amit …

Another jolt to TMC as its MLA Banasri Maity resigns, to join BJP
4 years ago

Another jolt to TMC as its MLA Banasri Maity resigns, to join BJP

Op India  

Troubles do not seem to end for Trinamool Congress ahead of the Assembly elections in West Bengal, as another TMC MLA Banasri Maity submitted her resignation from the party today. Several senior TMC leaders have resigned from TMC After the top TMC leader Suvendu Adhikari submitted his resignation on December 16 following a prolonged discontentment with the party, a string …

Bengal Speaker Rejects Suvendu Adhikari's Resignation, Says It Flouts Rules of House
4 years ago

Bengal Speaker Rejects Suvendu Adhikari's Resignation, Says It Flouts Rules of House

News 18  

West Bengal Assembly Speaker Biman Banerjee on Friday said he has not accepted TMC MLA Suvendu Adhikari's resignation as it does not conform to the provisions of the Constitution and the rules of the House. The speaker also said that he had no clue if the "resignation is voluntary and genuine". "Unless and until I am satisfied that the resignation …

West Bengal Speaker rejects Suvendu Adhikari's resignation, asks him appear on Dec 21
4 years ago

West Bengal Speaker rejects Suvendu Adhikari's resignation, asks him appear on Dec 21

India Today  

Former TMC leader Suvendu Adhikari’s resignation from the West Bengal Assembly has been rejected by Speaker Biman Banerjee. Suvendu Adhikari, the face of the Nandigram movement that added to the political heft of Mamata Banerjee and catapulted her to power in West Bengal in 2011, had submitted his resignation letter on Wednesday to the assembly secretary as the Speaker was …

Suvendu Adhikari resigns from Trinamool Congress' primary membership
4 years ago

Suvendu Adhikari resigns from Trinamool Congress' primary membership

India TV News  

Trinamool Congress heavyweight Suvendu Adhikari on Thursday resigned from primary membership of the party, party sources told PTI. Meanwhile, BJP national vice-president Mukul Roy hailed Adhikari's decision and said the saffron party would welcome him with open arms. "The day Suvendu Adhikari had resigned from the state cabinet, I had said I would be happy if he leaves the TMC …

TMC heavyweight Suvendu Adhikari set for second innings, to join BJP at Amit Shah's Medinipur rally
4 years ago

TMC heavyweight Suvendu Adhikari set for second innings, to join BJP at Amit Shah's Medinipur rally

India TV News  

A day after Trinamool Congress heavyweight Suvendu Adhikari resigned as an MLA, sources told India TV that he will join the Bharatiya Janata Party. Sources said that Adhikari will join the party at Amit Shah's Medinipur rally. Sources said that TMC MP Sunil Kumar Mondal may also join the BJP along with Adhikari. Meanwhile, senior BJP leader Mukul Roy said …

Suvendu Adhikari mounts trouble for TMC, may join BJP with other MLAs, MPs
4 years ago

Suvendu Adhikari mounts trouble for TMC, may join BJP with other MLAs, MPs

India Today  

Suvendu Adhikari on Wednesday resigned from the post of an MLA and tendered his resignation to the Bengal Assembly Speaker. Adhikari, who had fallen out with West Bengal Chief Minister and TMC supremo Mamata Banerjee almost eight months ago, had been addressing meetings and public gatherings on his own without the Trinamool Congress banner. Interestingly, Mondal’s remark has come a …

TMC leader Suvendu Adhikari resigns from West Bengal Assembly
4 years ago

TMC leader Suvendu Adhikari resigns from West Bengal Assembly

Op India  

Trinamool Congress stalwart Suvendu Adhikari has submitted his resignation today as MLA from the West Bengal Assembly amid the speculations of him joining the BJP. BJP welcomes the resignation of Suvendu Adhikari Former TMC leader and BJP vice-president Mukul Roy welcomed the news of Adhikari resigning from the assembly. Today he has resigned from the membership of West Bengal legislative …

Suvendu Adhikari resigns from TMC, may join BJP when Amit Shah visits Bengal this weekend
4 years ago

Suvendu Adhikari resigns from TMC, may join BJP when Amit Shah visits Bengal this weekend

Firstpost  

The Nandigram leader has been distancing himself from the Mamata-led ruling party over the last few months, and has maintained that it is difficult for him to work with the Trinamool Congress Nearly three weeks after resigning as West Bengal transport minister, rebel Trinamool Congress leader Suvendu Adhikari on Wednesday submitted his resignation as an MLA to the West Bengal …

Bengal: Trinamool dissident Suvendu Adhikari resigns as MLA amid reports of him joining BJP
4 years ago

Bengal: Trinamool dissident Suvendu Adhikari resigns as MLA amid reports of him joining BJP

India TV News  

Amid reports of him joining the Bharatiya Janata Party, dissident Trinamool Congress leader Suvendu Adhikari on Wednesday resigned as MLA. Adhikari, who was once considered a close aide of Trinamool chief Mamata Banerjee, is likely to reach Delhi on Thursday to meet BJP leadership, including Amit Shah. The Nandigram MLA resignation has come just days ahead of Union Home Minister …

Rebel TMC Leader Suvendu Adhikari Resigns from Bengal Assembly; May Fly to Delhi Tomorrow
4 years ago

Rebel TMC Leader Suvendu Adhikari Resigns from Bengal Assembly; May Fly to Delhi Tomorrow

News 18  

Rebel Trinamool Congress leader and minister Suvendu Adhikari formally resigned as an MLA of the West Bengal Legislative Assembly on Wednesday. BJP national vice-president Mukul Roy hailed Adhikari’s decision and said the saffron party would welcome him with open arms. “The day Suvendu Adhikari had resigned from the state cabinet, I had said I would be happy if he leaves …

Suvendu Adhikari to join BJP? TMC strongman may switch sides when Amit Shah visits West Bengal
4 years ago

Suvendu Adhikari to join BJP? TMC strongman may switch sides when Amit Shah visits West Bengal

India TV News  

Former West Bengal Transport and Irrigation Minister and Trinamool Congress heavyweight from East Midnapore district Suvendu Adhikari is likely to join the Bharatiya Janata Party during Union Home Minister Amit Shah's proposed visit to Bengal this week, sources close to him said. The state BJP leaders had said that they would welcome Adhikari if he wants to join the saffron …

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