GG News Bureau
Kolkata, 7th March. Tapas Roy, a former Trinamool Congress (TMC) leader who resigned from the ruling party in West Bengal just two days ago, officially joined the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Wednesday. Roy, who had stepped down as a TMC MLA on Monday, voiced his reasons for the switch, citing discontent with the leadership of his former party.
“I have joined the BJP today, as I want to fight against the misrule and atrocities of the TMC,” stated Tapas Roy, as he was welcomed into the BJP fold by state president Sukanta Majumdar and Suvendu Adhikari.
Roy, a five-time MLA, had previously accused the TMC and its chief, Mamata Banerjee, of abandoning him during challenging times. He expressed frustration over the party’s alleged silence when his residence was raided by the Enforcement Directorate (ED) on January 12 in connection with purported irregularities in municipal recruitment.
Roy’s decision to align with the BJP reflects the broader trend of political realignments and indicates the intensifying battle for power in the state.
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