Babul Supriyo not politically significant, his departure not a loss to BJP, says Suvendu Adhikari

Suvendu Adhikari said, "BJP has not suffered any loss due to his departure. He is not a mass leader. Babul Supriyo is also not even a good political organizer."

Kolkata: After former Union Minister Babul Supriyo joined Trinamool Congress (TMC), Leader of Opposition in West Bengal Assembly Suvendu Adhikari on Saturday said Supriyo`s departure did not cause any loss to the BJP since he is not politically significant. 

Speaking to ANI, Adhikari said, "This is his personal decision. Babul ji should immediately resign from membership of Parliament. Before leaving, he should have informed the BJP. BJP has not suffered any loss due to his departure. He is not a mass leader. Babul Supriyo is also not even a good political organizer. He does not have political significance. I did not get a chance to work with him for a long time. But personally, he is a good friend."

"He had the issue of status and ministership. I had been a cabinet minister in the state government and held three big positions. But I left everything and joined BJP on ethical and ideological ground. Supriyo had been only a Minister of State. He was a minister for seven years. Not a single booth president will go after him. He has no political impact," he added.