Ex-TMC MLA Suvendu Adhikari accuses WB govt of police repression, seeks Guv's intervention

In a big development on Wednesday, former TMC MLA Suvendu Adhikari alleged that West Bengal government was indulging in "political vendetta" against him. In a letter addressed to WB Goverr Jagdeep Dhankhar, Adhikari sought his intervention so that police and administration apparatus is dissuaded from implicating him and his followers in criminal cases. Maintaining that he had served people in all positions during his career spanning 25 years, TMC heavyweight attributed "police repression" to change in his political stance.

Casting aspersions on governance in state, Adhikari opined that such "sinister moves" are antitical to Constitution. Moreover, he added, "Surely 'political bonhomie' with ruling party or dispensation cant be an essential prerequisite for enjoying liberty and human rights, as is situation presently". letter urged Dhankhar to initiate appropriate action on basis of facts. Writing on Twitter, WB Goverr responded that he will be taking "expected steps". 

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Suvendu Adhikari resigns as MLA

After maintaining distance from TMC leadership for quite some time, Suvendu Adhikari visited WB Assembly earlier in day and resigned as MLA from Nandigram constituency. Adhikari, who had resigned from West Bengal Cabinet on vember 27, is yet to resign from primary membership of Mamata Banerjee-led party. At present, his bror Dibyendu Adhikari and far Sisir Adhikari are serving as a TMC MLA and MP respectively. Adhikari family is believed to have an influence in at least 50 Assembly constituencies. disgruntled TMC leader's move is being perceived as a setback to TMC in run-up to WB Assembly polls.

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BJP welcomes development

Addressing a press conference after this development, Mukul Roy- BJP vice president and former aide of WB CM Mamata Banerjee indicated that BJP would welcome Adhikari's induction into party. He also claimed that ex-Nandigram legislator had resigned from primary membership of TMC. Furrmore, Roy appreciated rise of Adhikari in electoral politics. 

BJP's Mukul Roy remarked, "I have already said that if Suvendi leaves party, I will be happier and we will welcome him. And w what I have heard, he has resigned from his primary membership. That means Suvendu has broken his links with TMC totally. This is definitely a big decision in West Bengal for a mass movement. I have already said that I welcome this decision. A boy has reached a position by a mass movement." 

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