Former Trinamool MLA Tapas Roy joins BJP
The Hindu
Former Trinamool MLA Tapas Roy joins BJP, citing dissatisfaction with Trinamool leadership, strengthening BJP presence in Kolkata.
Two days after he quit the Trinamool Congress, former party MLA Tapas Roy on Wednesday joined the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP).
The five time MLA was welcomed in the BJP by State party president Sukanta Majumdar and Leader of Opposition Suvendu Adhikari. After switching sides Tapas Roy said that the Trinamool has become a party of the likes of Sheikh Shahjahan.
Mr. Roy had also expressed his displeasure against veteran Trinamool leader and Kolkata Uttar MP Sudip Banerjee. Speculations are rife that Mr. Roy will contest from Kolkata Uttar seat on a BJP ticket. “I have joined the BJP today, as I want to fight against the misrule and atrocities of the Trinamool,” Mr. Roy said.
The BJP leaders who welcomed Mr. Roy said that his presence will strengthen the BJP.
He had also expressed his sadness that Trinamool chairperson Mamata Banerjee did not stand by him when his residence was raided by the Enforcement Directorate on January 12 over alleged irregularities in municipal recruitment.
Trinamool general secretary Abhishek Banerjee shared a photograph of the former Trinamool leader greeting the BJP leadership with folded hands and said that Mr. Roy had joined the saffron party after his house was raided by the ED.
“The @BJP4India ’s ‘WASHING MACHINE’ saga continues as @TapasRoyAITC swiftly joins the ANTI BENGAL Gang within 2 months of the ED raiding his house. This IMAGE is a testament of the BJP’s TREATMENT of the people of Bengal, reinforcing why they are often referred to as ZAMINDARS,” Mr. Banerjee posted on X (formerly Twitter).
Cricket fans in Vizag enjoyed a thrilling ODI as Kohli, Rohit, and Jaiswal delivered memorable performances for Team India.
Congress leaders, including Kharge and Gandhi, meet to address the Karnataka leadership struggle, planning further discussions.
Kerala's local body polls focus on regional issues and candidates, not a referendum on the LDF government, experts say.
A 74-year-old man and his sister lose ₹80.5 lakh in a digital arrest scam by cyber fraudsters posing as police.
Social Justice Minister honors Dr. B.R. Ambedkar on his death anniversary, joined by top officials in floral tributes and reflections.
NPCIL is to blame for storage of radioactive waste on site of Kudankulam nuclear power plant: Appavu
Tamil Nadu Speaker Appavu criticizes NPCIL for unsafe nuclear waste storage at Kudankulam, urging better solutions for public safety.
Raghavasimhan Sankaranarayanan’s AI innovation, Hathaani, blends the soul of Carnatic music with cutting-edge technology.
Banu Mushtaq discusses the power of storytelling in dismantling societal norms at the Bengaluru Literature Festival.
Sunali Khatun returns home to West Bengal after being detained in Bangladesh, highlighting ongoing struggles for repatriation and justice.
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz visits Israel for the first time to strengthen ties amid recent tensions over the Gaza conflict.
A study reveals rising heat amplifies health risks for women in seven Indian states, impacting physical, mental, and economic well-being.
Ghaziabad topped India's pollution list in November, with Delhi ranking fourth, according to a new air quality report.
ED, GST officers conduct check at a cardamom merchant’s godown in Bodi with CISF guards on duty