Huge setback for Mamata: MP Mukul Roy resigns from TMC

Ahead of his official announcement, Bengal BJP Chief Dilip Ghosh was quoted by English daily The Hindu saying, ““I came to know that Mr. Roy is in touch with our central leaders. We will consider it if he wishes to join BJP”. He further described Roy as a “noted leader”, and said there was a “procedure to join BJP.”/ PTI IMAGE

After reports of TMC MP Mukul Roy quitting the party emerged, party addressed a press conference reporting that he has been suspended from the party for 6 years. / Mamata image: PTI

As per a statement issued by Mukul Roy, his retirement from the party comes into effect from today itself. /ANI Image

He further announced that he is also leaving the post of Rajya Sabha MP / Mukul Roy Facebook

After Durga Puja I will resign from the party & post of MP: Mukul Roy /Mukul Roy Facebook