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