Tripura BJP MLA spotted at Trinamool office in Kolkata
The Hindu
Speculation rife that dissident camp has established contact with West Bengal ruing party
The visit of a Tripura BJP MLA to the Trinamool Congress office in Kolkata on Saturday gave rise to speculation that the dissident camp of the saffron party has established contact with West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee’s party.
MLA Ashis Das, who was spotted at the TMC office, however said he went to see a ‘friend’. He was evasive when asked on the phone if he will change sides.
Mr. Das has been known as a critic of his own government and party. He often convenes news conferences and takes to social media to ventilate his anger over certain decisions of the government and issues relating to law and order.
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