Babul Supriyo formally resigns as MP

TMC leader Babul Supriyo has reached the residence of Lok Sabha SpeakerLok Sabha SpeakerLok Sabha Speaker Om Birla to formally resign as a BJP MP. Babul Supriyo had recently switched sides to join the Trinamool Congress.

In a tweet, Babul Supriyo had earlier thanked Speaker Om Birla for granting him time at 11 am on Tuesday to formally resign as an MP. Babul Supriyo had said, "I will not hold on to the Berth/Perks/Salary of a MP now that I am no longer a part of BJP that I won the seat for."

After submitting his resignation, Babul Supriyo said on Tuesday, "My heart is heavy as I had begun my political career with BJP. I thank PM Modi, the party chief and Amit Shah. Confidence was shown in me. I had left politics wholeheartedly. I thought that if I am not a part of the party, I shouldn't keep the seat for myself," said Babul Supriyo.