Two-time MLA Dipak Haldar resigns from TMC ahead of West Bengal polls

In yet ar setback for Trinamool Congress, legislator Dipak Haldar has resigned from party on Monday. Haldar represented  Diamond Harbour constituency in West Bengal. Haldar is among several or leaders who have quit TMC ahead of West Bengal assembly elections. Earlier on Monday, former ex-TMC leader and former West Bengal Forest Minister Rajib Banerjee was provided an increased security detail.

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Dipak Haldar resigns from party

Dipak Haldar's exit from TMC comes a day from former party leader Rajib Banerjee claimed that several or TMC leaders want to join BJP. Banerjee had claimed that TMC government is stopping people in state from joining saffron party using state's police machinery. Dipak Haldar on Monday had alleged that TMC party leadership was t allowing him to work for masses. In addition, he had also hinted that he may switch over to BJP camp. Even so, two-time MLA is yet to confirm anything about his next move. Similar to Rajib Banerjee, Dipak Haldar has lately expressed dissent and spoken against TMC leadership. Moreover, he is also considered to be close to BJP leader Sovan Chatterjee. 

"I am a two-time MLA. But, since 2017, I am t allowed to work properly for masses. Despite informing leadership, action was taken to improve situation. I am t informed about any party programme. I am answerable to people of my constituency and supporters." said Dipal Haldar

"So I have decided to quit party. I will send my resignation to district and state president soon," he added.

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TMC exodus

Ahead of West Bengal polls, several leaders have quit Mamata Banerjee's TMC. Earlier, West Bengal political heavyweight and a former close aide of CM, Suvendu Adhikari switched to BJP. Joining him were TMC MP Sunil Mondal and nine sitting MLAs. second minister to resign from TMC was Laxmi Ratan Shukla, who wished to quit politics. Meanwhile, TMC said that those who are leaving do t have long political history.

West Bengal Assembly elections 

As West Bengal gears up for  crucial polls, BJP has claimed it bag 200 seats, while Trinamool, via Prashant Kishor has contended that saffron party won't cross 99. state assembly with 294 seats will go to polls in April-May 2021, Trinamool holds 222 seats. 2019 Lok Sabha elections saw BJP making major inroads in state as y won 18 seats and established itself as major opposition force in state. Mamata Banerjee has anunced that she will contest polls from Nandigram,  place that paved way for her rule in state, and her ex-aide and heavyweight Suvendu Adhikari - who is w in BJP - has vowed to defeat her.  

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(With PTI Inputs)