Tripura: Rebel BJP MLA Sudip Roy Burman quits party, likely to join Cong soon
2 years, 10 months ago

Tripura: Rebel BJP MLA Sudip Roy Burman quits party, likely to join Cong soon

India Today  

Rebel Bharatiya Janata Party MLA and former Tripura Health Minister Sudip Roy Barman has resigned as the MLA of the legislative assembly. Last week, Sudip Roy Barman had hit out at the BJP, claiming that there is no democracy in the state and people are suffocating. The BJP had then said that it was closely observing Barman's movement and proper action would be taken "when the time comes". He was removed as the health minister in June 2019, days after Chief Minister Biplab Kumar Deb warned of stern action against "enemies in the BJP".

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Former minister Babli, two others join BJP
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Former minister Babli, two others join BJP

Hindustan Times  

Former Haryana development and panchayat minister Devender Singh Babli, who resigned from all posts of the Jannayak Janta Party recently, his former colleague Sanjay Kablana and former Bhondsi jail superintendent Suneel Sangwan, joined BJP in New Delhi on Monday. Former JJP leaders Devender Singh Babli, Sunil Sangwan and Sanjay Kablana join the Bharatiya Janata Party in the presence of BJP …

‘Communists came to power in Tripura due to support from Congress’: Biplab Deb
8 months, 3 weeks ago

‘Communists came to power in Tripura due to support from Congress’: Biplab Deb

Hindustan Times  

The Communists would never have got a chance to come to power in Tripura if the Congress had not given support to them, and people of the state will give a befitting reply to them in a democratic manner in the upcoming general elections, said former Tripura chief minister and the Bharatiya Janata Party ’s nominee for the West Lok …

Odisha MLA Surendra Singh Bhoi quits Congress after 38 years; two leaders leave BJP too
8 months, 3 weeks ago

Odisha MLA Surendra Singh Bhoi quits Congress after 38 years; two leaders leave BJP too

The Hindu  

Three-time Congress MLA and former Minister Surendra Singh Bhoi resigned from the primary membership of the party after 38 years and joined the ruling BJD on March 29. Two BJP leaders — Nilgiri MLA Sukant Nayak and the party’s Cuttack district president Prakash Chandra Behera — also resigned from their party and are likely to join the BJD. In a …

After being named Hisar LS candidate, Haryana minister Ranjit Chautala resigns as MLA
8 months, 4 weeks ago

After being named Hisar LS candidate, Haryana minister Ranjit Chautala resigns as MLA

Deccan Chronicle  

Chandigarh, Mar 26 Haryana minister Ranjit Singh Chautala, who has been named by the BJP as its candidate from Hisar Lok Sabha seat after he joined the party, has resigned from the membership of the state assembly, officials said on Tuesday. Chautala and industrialist and former Congress MP Naveen Jindal joined the BJP on Sunday and were named as the …

Tripura govt allocates portfolios to two TIPRA Motha ministers
9 months, 1 week ago

Tripura govt allocates portfolios to two TIPRA Motha ministers

Hindustan Times  

The Bharatiya Janata Party -led government in Tripura on Friday allocated portfolios to two ministers of the TIPRA Motha party who took oath earlier this month. Two TIPRA Motha legislators were administered oath of secrecy as cabinet ministers by Tripura governor Indrasena Reddy Nallu at the Raj Bhawan on March 7. Both Animesh and Brishaketu were administered oath of secrecy …

Dropped by TMC, Barrackpore MP Arjun Singh vows to contest seat he won for BJP in 2019
9 months, 1 week ago

Dropped by TMC, Barrackpore MP Arjun Singh vows to contest seat he won for BJP in 2019

Hindustan Times  

KOLKATA: Arjun Singh, the Lok Sabha member from West Bengal’s Barrackpore in North 24 Parganas district, vowed on Tuesday to contest the seat against the official candidate of the Trinamool Congress amid indications that he might return to the Bharatiya Janata Party for the second time. Singh’s supporters replaced photos of chief minister Mamata Banerjee and her nephew and TMC …

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 …

Former Tripura PCC Chief Birajit Sinha may quit Congress, likely to join BJP
9 months, 2 weeks ago

Former Tripura PCC Chief Birajit Sinha may quit Congress, likely to join BJP

The Hindu  

Former Tripura Pradesh Congress Committee president and incumbent MLA Birajit Sinha is reportedly waiting for the right moment to quit Congress after allegedly sending his supporters to the saffron party. The dissident leader has not been actively involved in Congress programmes for months after he was replaced by Asish Kumar Saha, a close aide of former Health Minister Sudip Roy …

Tripura CM Saha, Tipra Motha leader Pradyot Debbarma to attend meeting with Amit Shah
9 months, 3 weeks ago

Tripura CM Saha, Tipra Motha leader Pradyot Debbarma to attend meeting with Amit Shah

The Hindu  

Tripura Chief Minister Manik Saha, opposition Tipra Motha supremo Pradyot Debbarma and other senior leaders are scheduled to attend a meeting chaired by Union Home Minister Amit Shah in New Delhi on Saturday, a senior State minister said. State Tribal Welfare Minister Bikash Debbarma said that the CM, along with Leader of Opposition in the State assembly, Animesh Debbarma, Tipra …

Tripura BJP MLA Surajit Datta dies after prolonged illness
11 months, 3 weeks ago

Tripura BJP MLA Surajit Datta dies after prolonged illness

The Hindu  

Tripura BJP MLA Surajit Datta passed away at a Kolkata hospital on December 27 night after a prolonged illness, according to officials. Tripura Chief Minister Manik Saha expressed his sorrow in a Facebook post, saying, "I am saddened and pained by the death of senior politician and sitting BJP MLA Surajit Dutta during treatment in a hospital outside the State." …

‘First restore democracy in Bengal’: Manik Sarkar’s swipe at Mamata Banerjee
1 year, 5 months ago

‘First restore democracy in Bengal’: Manik Sarkar’s swipe at Mamata Banerjee

Hindustan Times  

AGARTALA: Former Tripura chief minister Manik Sarkar on Friday launched a scathing attack on West Bengal chief minister Mamata Banerjee over the violence in the recent panchayat elections, saying she should first restore democracy in her own state. But first of all, you should restore democracy in your state.” “You came to power replacing the 34-year-old Left government in Bengal. …

Tripura: Trouble Brewing in BJP? Ex-CM Biplab Deb to Hold Meeting with Loyalists, No Other Leader to Attend
1 year, 7 months ago

Tripura: Trouble Brewing in BJP? Ex-CM Biplab Deb to Hold Meeting with Loyalists, No Other Leader to Attend

News 18  

A meeting between former Tripura chief minister Biplab Deb and his BJP loyalists is set to take place at his residence at 2:15 pm on Sunday. The meeting comes a day before the BJP Tripura state executive meeting to discuss the party’s strategy for the 2024 Lok Sabha election to be held on Tuesday. Last month, Tripura Chief Minister Manik …

Tripura CM Allocates Portfolios to Ministers, Keeps Home Dept with Himself
1 year, 9 months ago

Tripura CM Allocates Portfolios to Ministers, Keeps Home Dept with Himself

News 18  

Tripura Chief Minister Manik Saha on Friday distributed portfolios to new ministers, keeping the important Home department with himself. Saha has kept the Home, Health and Family Welfare and PWD department with him while Ratan Lal Nath has been given the charge of Power, Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare, according to an official notification issued by Chief Secretary J K Sinha. …

'Last Speech On Political Stage': Tipra Motha Chief Says Will Quit Politics After Tripura Polls
1 year, 10 months ago

'Last Speech On Political Stage': Tipra Motha Chief Says Will Quit Politics After Tripura Polls

ABP News  

New Delhi: Tipra Motha chairman Pradyot Kishore Manikya Debbarma on Tuesday announced that he will quit politics after the February 16 Tripura assembly elections and will never seek votes as ‘Bubagra’, reported news agency PTI. Addressing a rally in Tripura’s Charilam on the last of poll campaign, the scion of the former royal family of Tripura said that many leaders …

Tipra Motha chairman Pradyot Debbarma says he will quit politics after Tripura polls
1 year, 10 months ago

Tipra Motha chairman Pradyot Debbarma says he will quit politics after Tripura polls

The Hindu  

Tipra Motha chairman Pradyot Kishore Manikya Debbarma announced that he will quit politics after the February 16 Tripura assembly elections and will never seek votes as ‘Bubagra’. Addressing a rally here on the last day of the campaign on Tuesday, the scion of the former royal family of Tripura said many leaders have deserted him without understanding his feeling for …

Tripura polls: Tipra Motha chief says he will quit politics after election
1 year, 10 months ago

Tripura polls: Tipra Motha chief says he will quit politics after election

Hindustan Times  

Tipra Motha chairman Pradyot Kishore Manikya Debbarma announced that he will quit politics after the February 16 Tripura assembly elections and will never seek votes as ‘Bubagra’. Addressing a rally here on the last day of the campaign on Tuesday, the scion of the former royal family of Tripura said many leaders have deserted him without understanding his feeling for …

Tripura Elections 2023: Will Quit Politics After Polls, Says Tipra Motha Chief Pradyot Debbarma
1 year, 10 months ago

Tripura Elections 2023: Will Quit Politics After Polls, Says Tipra Motha Chief Pradyot Debbarma

News 18  

Tipra Motha chairman Pradyot Kishore Manikya Debbarma on Tuesday announced that he will quit politics after the February 16 Assembly elections and will never seek votes as ‘Bubagra’. Addressing a rally here on the last day of the campaign, the scion of the former royal family of Tripura said many leaders have deserted him without understanding his feeling for putting …

Tripura Polls 2023: Voting to elect 60-member assembly today. Details here
1 year, 10 months ago

Tripura Polls 2023: Voting to elect 60-member assembly today. Details here

Live Mint  

Tripura Polls 2023: Elections to the 60-member assembly of the northeastern state of Tripura will be held on 16 February. The state election will see the Bharatiya Janata Party, its ally Indigenous Peoples Front of Tripura ; Congress-CPI, All India Trinamool Congress, TIPRA Motha to secure majority for themselves in the 60-member assembly. Key constituency and players in Tripura Assembly …

Denied seat, Tripura BJP MLA and leaders quit party
1 year, 10 months ago

Denied seat, Tripura BJP MLA and leaders quit party

The Hindu  

BJP MLA Atul Debbarma and chief of the party’s doctors’ cell Tomojit Nath, who were denied seat, resigned from the party on Monday, the last day of filing papers for the Assembly elections in Tripura. BJP’s State committee member and former north district committee president Ranjan Sinha resigned from the party to protest the nomination of Tinku Roy in the …

BJP Is Like Ganga, Take A Dip To Get Rid Of All Sins, Says Tripura CM To Opposition Leaders
1 year, 11 months ago

BJP Is Like Ganga, Take A Dip To Get Rid Of All Sins, Says Tripura CM To Opposition Leaders

ABP News  

New Delhi: Targeting the opposition, Tripura Chief Minister Manik Saha on Sunday appealed to Left leaders to join the BJP, saying his party is like river Ganga and "taking a dip" in it will help them get rid of all sins. Addressing a public meeting as part of the Jan Vishwas rally in South Tripura's Kakraban, Saha said, "I appeal …

Tripura Witnesses Change Of Guard As Parties Go In For Brand Renewal Ahead Of Polls
1 year, 11 months ago

Tripura Witnesses Change Of Guard As Parties Go In For Brand Renewal Ahead Of Polls

ABP News  

New Delhi: The clamour for a change of guard in Tripura led to Manik Saha becoming the new chief minister replacing Biplab Kumar Deb with less than a year to go for crucial elections to the state assembly. However in a set-back to the ruling party, three influential BJP MLAs - Sudip Roy Barman, Asish Kumar Saha and Dibachandra Hrangkhawal …

In poll season, turncoats on the rise in Meghalaya, Tripura
2 years, 1 month ago

In poll season, turncoats on the rise in Meghalaya, Tripura

The Hindu  

After some of their counterparts in Tripura, at least five MLAs are likely to change party colours in Meghalaya. Unlike Tripura, where the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party and its ally Indigenous People’s Front of Tripura have lost their MLAs to the Tipraha Indigenous Progressive Regional Alliance or Tipra Motha and Congress, the constituents of the Meghalaya Democratic Alliance government are …

Exit of 5 MLAs Jolt for Tripura BJP Ahead of Assembly Polls: CPI(M)'s Manik Sarkar
2 years, 2 months ago

Exit of 5 MLAs Jolt for Tripura BJP Ahead of Assembly Polls: CPI(M)'s Manik Sarkar

News 18  

CPI politburo member Manik Sarkar has claimed that the BJP has failed to keep leaders in the parties that had toppled the Left Front government in the state in 2018 as five MLAs of the ruling coalition have quit to join other outfits. The situation has now changed in the northeastern state and three BJP lawmakers have quit and joined …

8 Congress MLAs in Goa likely to join BJP today
2 years, 3 months ago

8 Congress MLAs in Goa likely to join BJP today

Deccan Chronicle  

Panaji: Ahead of joining the Bharatiya Janata Party on Wednesday, eight Congress MLAs, including former Goa CM Digambar Kamat and Leader of Opposition Michael Lobo met with Chief Minister Pramod Sawant at the Assembly Complex. After holding a meeting with Congress Legislature Party, Lobo told ANI that they "will join BJP", however no official confirmation from the Sawant has come …

Tripura: BJP names former CM Biplab Deb for upcoming Rajya Sabha bypolls
2 years, 3 months ago

Tripura: BJP names former CM Biplab Deb for upcoming Rajya Sabha bypolls

Firstpost  

The Election Commission of India has announced the dates for the by-election for the Rajya Sabha seat vacated by Manik Saha, which will take place on 22 September, 2022 New Delhi: The Bharatiya Janata Party announced Biplab Deb as the party’s candidate for the upcoming Rajya Sabha bypolls from Tripura, the party announced on Friday. Gratitude to PM Shri @narendramodi …

Biplab Deb Resigns: State BJP President Manik Saha is New Tripura CM, Oath Taking on Sunday
2 years, 7 months ago

Biplab Deb Resigns: State BJP President Manik Saha is New Tripura CM, Oath Taking on Sunday

News 18  

Dr Manik Saha was named the new chief minister of Tripura after Biplab Deb stepped down from the post on Saturday. Biplab Kumar Deb May 14, 2022 According to sources, Deb met the home minister and was told that the BJP wanted to go with a new face in the elections. Tweeting about his resignation, Deb said:?I thank Central leadership …

Watch: BJP MLA's dramatic outburst as Manik Saha takes over as Tripura CM
2 years, 7 months ago

Watch: BJP MLA's dramatic outburst as Manik Saha takes over as Tripura CM

India Today  

Biplab Kumar Deb resigned as the chief minister of Tripura and was replaced by Manik Saha on Saturday. Deb himself proposed Manik Saha's name for the post at the BJP's legislative party meet and was quick to post a congratulatory tweet. Chaos erupted after the crucial party meet in Agartala when BJP MLA and minister Ram Prasad Paul began protesting. …

Tripura Chief Minister Biplab Deb resigns months ahead of Assembly election
2 years, 7 months ago

Tripura Chief Minister Biplab Deb resigns months ahead of Assembly election

The Hindu  

In a major development that took everyone by surprise, Tripura Chief Minister Biplab Deb resigned on May 14, months before the State Assembly election. In a letter to Governor Satyadev Narayan Arya, Biplab Deb said: “I hereby tender my resignation from the post of Chief Minister, Tripura, with effect from 14.05.2022,” without giving any reason. Now, with the election due …

Biplab Deb Resigns: Why BJP's First CM in Tripura Stepped Down Year Before Polls and What Comes Next
2 years, 7 months ago

Biplab Deb Resigns: Why BJP's First CM in Tripura Stepped Down Year Before Polls and What Comes Next

News 18  

With the resignation of Tripura Chief Minister Biplab Deb, the Bharatiya Janata Party has decided to change another Chief Minister ahead of Assembly polls. Replaced by Tripura BJP chief Manik Saha as the Chief Minister, Biplab Deb is likely to be accommodated in the BJP organisation, sources told News18. Biplab Deb’s resignation comes after similar exits by party Chief Ministers …

Tripura CM Biplab Kumar Deb Submits Resignation To Governor Ahead Of 2023 Polls
2 years, 7 months ago

Tripura CM Biplab Kumar Deb Submits Resignation To Governor Ahead Of 2023 Polls

ABP News  

Agartala: In an unprecedented move, Tripura Chief Minister Biplab Kumar Deb has tendered his resignation to Governor Satyadeo Narain Arya, news agency PTI reported. I hope I have done justice to the responsibilities that were given to me -- whether it was BJP state president or Tripura chief minister. Deb's resignation comes a day after he went to New Delhi …

Manik Saha replaces Biplab Deb as Tripura Chief Minister
2 years, 7 months ago

Manik Saha replaces Biplab Deb as Tripura Chief Minister

The Hindu  

Tripura Chief Minister Biplab Kumar Deb on Saturday stepped down from his position after meeting Bharatiya Janata Party president J.P. Nadda and Union Home Minister Amit Shah during a two-day trip to New Delhi. pic.twitter.com/s0VF1FznWW — Biplab Kumar Deb May 14, 2022 Manik Saha, the BJP State unit president and lone Rajya Sabha MP from Tripura, was elected as legislature …

Scuffle breaks out among BJP MLAs after Manik Saha named next Tripura CM | Watch
2 years, 7 months ago

Scuffle breaks out among BJP MLAs after Manik Saha named next Tripura CM | Watch

India TV News  

Highlights Chaos ensued at BJP's party office in Agartala today, as MP Manik Saha was named new Tripura CM. Chaos ensued at BJP's party office in Agartala today, as MP Manik Saha was named the next chief minister of Tripura. The Tripura Trinamool Congress shared a video, where a scuffle broke out between BJP MLA Ram Prasad Paul and other …

Biplab Kumar Deb resigns as Tripura CM, BJP legislative party meeting today
2 years, 7 months ago

Biplab Kumar Deb resigns as Tripura CM, BJP legislative party meeting today

India TV News  

Highlights Tripura CM Biplab Kumar Deb on Saturday tendered his resignation from the CM post. Tripura CM Biplab Kumar Deb on Saturday tendered his resignation from the CM post, to governor Satyadeo Narain Arya. Today, he has tendered his resignation to the Governor", said Union Minister & BJP central observer Bhupender Yadav Biplab Kumar Deb was called on Friday to …

Political parties in Tripura prep to contest bypolls in 4 assembly seats
2 years, 8 months ago

Political parties in Tripura prep to contest bypolls in 4 assembly seats

Hindustan Times  

Tripura is all set to witness a tough political battle in the by-elections in four assembly constituencies, the schedule for which is expected to be announced next week. Poll experts have predicted that victory in these by-polls in 4 assembly seats of Ttripura will be a morale booster for political parties ahead of 2023.. The by-polls in these seats have …

Tripura Congress attempts to regain its footing ahead of 2023 assembly polls
2 years, 8 months ago

Tripura Congress attempts to regain its footing ahead of 2023 assembly polls

Hindustan Times  

AGARTALA: After nearly three decades of being away from government, the Congress is now targeting to regain its footing in Tripura in the coming assembly polls scheduled to be held in 2023. In February, former BJP MLAs Sudip Roy Barman and his old associate Asish Kumar Saha moved back to the Congress, the party they had left to join Trinamool …

With No Base among Tribals, Mamata’s Bengal Team Can’t Wing It for TMC in Tripura
2 years, 8 months ago

With No Base among Tribals, Mamata’s Bengal Team Can’t Wing It for TMC in Tripura

News 18  

Recently, the only councillor of the Trinamool Congress in Tripura, Suman Paul, joined the BJP after meeting chief minister Biplab Deb. Before this, the TMC suffered a big setback in February when rebel BJP MLAs Sudip Roy Barman and Ashish Saha joined their old party, the Congress. Mamata Banerjee’s party had claimed last year that the state would see a …

Tripura disillusioned with BJP, says ex-MLA who joined Congress
2 years, 10 months ago

Tripura disillusioned with BJP, says ex-MLA who joined Congress

The Hindu  

Many BJP MLAs in Tripura want to quit the party but are holding back temporarily due to technical reasons, an ex-MLA who rejoined the Congress after quitting the saffron party said. On Tuesday, the duo joined the Congress at senior leader Rahul Gandhi’s residence in New Delhi in the presence of AICC general secretary Priyanka Gandhi Vadra, Rajya Sabha member …

2 Tripura MLAs quit BJP, likely to join Congress
2 years, 10 months ago

2 Tripura MLAs quit BJP, likely to join Congress

The Hindu  

Ending months of speculation, dissident BJP MLAs Sudip Roy Barman and Asish Kumar Saha on Monday resigned from the party. Mr. Barman, who was axed from the Council of Ministers 15 months after he was made Health Minister, was leading the dissident camp within the BJP. Sources in BJP said the central leaders did approach Mr. Barman with a ministerial …

UP Assembly poll: BJP loses six leaders in 48 hours, gains two MLAs | Top points
2 years, 11 months ago

UP Assembly poll: BJP loses six leaders in 48 hours, gains two MLAs | Top points

India Today  

In another jolt to the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party in poll-bound Uttar Pradesh, OBC leader Dara Singh Chauhan resigned on Wednesday from the Yogi Adityanath cabinet. A day earlier, as BJP leaders brainstormed in Delhi on the Uttar Pradesh assembly polls, Swami Prasad Maurya, also a prominent Other Backward Class leader, had quit the state cabinet. On Tuesday, BJP MLAs …

Goa elections: Christian MLAs quitting BJP could be a headache for saffron party
2 years, 11 months ago

Goa elections: Christian MLAs quitting BJP could be a headache for saffron party

India Today  

Ahead of the Assembly polls on February 14, Christian MLAs from Goa are bidding adieu to BJP. On Monday, Calangute MLA and minister Michael Lobo resigned as MLA and from BJP's primary membership. If the Congress is successful in wooing Lobo, it will get a big shot in the arm in north Goa where the BJP has a strong presence. …

Independent MLA from Bhimtal joins BJP, third legislator to join party in 2 months
3 years, 2 months ago

Independent MLA from Bhimtal joins BJP, third legislator to join party in 2 months

Hindustan Times  

Independent MLA from Nainital’s Bhimtal constituency, Ram Singh Kaira, joined the ruling BJP at the party headquarters in New Delhi on Friday in the presence of senior party leaders including Union minister Smriti Irani. Independent MLA Ram Singh Kaira joins BJP at the party headquarters in New Delhi on Friday. Before him, independent MLA from Dhanaulti constituency- Pritam Singh Panwar …

Tripura BJP MLA Shaves Off Head At Kolkata's Kalighat Temple As 'Penance’ For His Time With BJP
3 years, 2 months ago

Tripura BJP MLA Shaves Off Head At Kolkata's Kalighat Temple As 'Penance’ For His Time With BJP

ABP News  

Kolkata: Tripura Bharatiya Janata Party MLA Ashish Das performed havan and shaved off his head at the Kalighat Kali Temple in Kolkata on Tuesday as “penance” for his time with the saffron party. Announcing his exit from the BJP, Das hinted that he would join West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee-led Trinamool Congress. This move by the Surma MLA, who …

Ahead of UP poll, Congress leader Lalitesh Tripathi resigns from party, may join SP: Sources
3 years, 3 months ago

Ahead of UP poll, Congress leader Lalitesh Tripathi resigns from party, may join SP: Sources

India Today  

Ahead of the Uttar Pradesh Assembly election to be held early next year, rumour has it that Congress leader Lalitesh Pati Tripathi has quit the party and may join the Samajwadi Party. A fourth-generation Congressman, he is the great-grandson of former Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Kamlapati Tripathi. He had been anointed vice-president of Uttar Pradesh Congress and made in charge …

Tripura Cong Chief Withdraws Resignation on High Command's Request
3 years, 4 months ago

Tripura Cong Chief Withdraws Resignation on High Command's Request

The Quint  

Biswas, who was appointed Tripura state President in December 2019 after the former state chief quit the party, intended to quit the Congress six days after the All India Mahila Congress chief Sushmita Dev left the party and joined Trinamool Congress on August 16. Congress sources said that Biswas was annoyed as the party high command despite repeated requests did …

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, …

Will Mukul Roy Loyalist Sudip Roy Barman Leave BJP in Tripura? All Eyes on Next Move of Biplab Deb's Rival
3 years, 6 months ago

Will Mukul Roy Loyalist Sudip Roy Barman Leave BJP in Tripura? All Eyes on Next Move of Biplab Deb's Rival

News 18  

A loyalist of Trinamool Congress leader Mukul Roy, Sudip Roy Barman had joined the Bharatiya Janata Party in Tripura when Roy had switched camps in Bengal. Rift in Congress-Left Alliance Meanwhile, in Bengal, a new rift has surfaced within the Congress-Left Front alliance over a Facebook post of CPI’s Rajya Sabha MP Bikash Ranjan Bhattacharya. The state Congress committee has …

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 …

West Bengal Assembly polls | Four MPs, actors and dissident TMC leaders in BJP list
3 years, 9 months ago

West Bengal Assembly polls | Four MPs, actors and dissident TMC leaders in BJP list

The Hindu  

Eminent economist Ashok Lahiri and Rajya Sabha MP and journalist Swapan Dasgupta were among the 63 candidates the BJP announced on Sunday for the third and fourth phase of polls on April 6 and 10. Mr. Lahiri, member of the 15th Finance Commission, former Chief Economic Advisor to the government of India and former reader Delhi School of Economics, will …

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