Tripura MLA Shaves Head, Quits BJP After Pitching Mamata Banerjee For PM
NDTV
Ashis Das accused the BJP of fostering "political anarchy and chaos" in Tripura and said people are unhappy with the performance of the state governmen
Long-time BJP leader and MLA from Tripura's Surma constituency, Ashis Das, on Tuesday had his head tonsured for what he claimed was "penance for the misdeeds" of the BJP-led government in the state and performed a yagna at Kolkata's famous Kalighat temple, not far from West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee's home.
He said accused the BJP of fostering "political anarchy and chaos" in Tripura and said people are unhappy with the performance of the state government, therefore he has decided to leave the party.
He has in the past praised Mamata Banerjee, going as far as pitching her for the post of Prime Minister, and for the last two years, has been seen as a strong critic of Tripura Chief Minister Biplab Deb.
There is speculation that Mr Das will soon join the Trinamool which is eyeing Tripura big time. The state will vote in early 2023.
