Kolkata, Feb 5 (IANS) Pointing fingers at the BJP, the Trinamool Congress Thursday claimed that Srinjoy Bose - who quit from both the Trinamool as also the Rajya Sabha - was under "tremendous pressure" from the "party in power at the Centre" and wondered whether there was a link between the push and his subsequent resignation from the Trinamool.
"It is Srinjoy Bose's personal choice. It is his prerogative. It is his democratic right. We have been saying for some time now that he has been put under tremendous pressure by the party in power at the Centre. He was released on bail yesterday (Wednesday)," Trinamool spokesperson Derek O'Brien said.
"He (Bose) resigned today. Did this pressure lead to some coordination? We are happy that he got freedom yesterday," O'Brien, Trinamool chief whip in the Rajya Sabha, said in a statement.
Bose quit as member of parliament as also from the party Thursday, a day after getting bail in a case related to the Saradha chit fund scam. Politics is "not my cup of tea", he said.
Bose, who spent 75 days in police and judicial custody after his arrest by the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) in connection with the chit fund scam, announced his decision to quit as an MP and from the primary membership of Trinamool in a media release here.
He also said pressure from his family shaped his decision.
O'Brien said the vacancy would be filled soon.
"The Rajya Sabha seat which becomes vacant will be filled by the All India Trinamool Congress. We will soon announce the name of a party member who will then become a member of the Rajya Sabha. We wish Srinjoy well in all that he does. We wish him a speedy recovery. Our warm wishes to him and his entire family," he said.
'This is an insult to the martyrs of Galwan', BJP furious after Sam Pitroda's statement on China.
Indian Overseas Congress chief Sam Pitroda has stated the LAC border dispute. BJP has now surrounded him over this. BJP MP Sudhanshu Trivedi said, Sam Pitroda's statement is against India's
We strive for better relations with China but..., External Affairs Minister Jaishankar in Washington DC
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Wednesday said India will continue to maintain relations with China based on "mutual" sensitivity, respect, and interest. Jaishankar made the remarks while
WI vs IND: 12 years ago he fought with his father, now Virat Kohli will play against his son, will match Sachin Tendulkar
Virat Kohli Can Join Sachin Tendulkar Special Club WI vs IND Test Series After losing the final of the World Test Championship, the Indian team is now going to start the new cycle of WTC afresh. On
Permission to burn firecrackers and rockets for just two hours in Mumbai, BMC orders And Many Cities Details Below
The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) has effectively banned firecrackers in its range till 30 November. No firecrackers can be burnt by BMC in private or public places. Hotels and other
Shah Rukh Khan Death Threat: The person who threatened to kill Shah Rukh Khan had these dangerous intentions, revealed
A shocking revelation has been made in the case of threatening to kill Bollywood actor Shahrukh Khan and demanding a ransom of Rs 50 lakh. Police sources said that the investigation by Bandra Police
Drug trafficking increased as soon as the Taliban arrived: Heroin worth 21 thousand crores from Iran was caught in Gujarat, was sent in the name of talcum powder
After the Taliban rule in Afghanistan, a big case of conspiracy to make India a place of the drug trade has come to the fore. The directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI) has seized 3000 kg heroin
Covid-19 Update: The speed of corona slowed down, less than 200 cases came in 24 hours, and active cases also decreased
India Coronavirus Cases Update: Once again there has been a decline in corona cases in the country. According to the latest report of the Union Health Ministry, 174 new cases of infection have been
Petrol-Diesel prices may come down further, this American firm expressed hope
If global oil prices rise further, India will need to cut taxes on petrol and diesel further to reduce inflationary pressures. According to US brokerage firm Goldman Sachs, however, this will have a
"We won't stop here..." The government will deliver another piece of good news on GST, PM Modi hints.
The central government recently provided significant relief to the public by reducing GST rates. The new GST rates came into effect on Monday, September 22nd. Following this gift, PM Modi has given
Guru Randhawa: 'It's the same thing whether mummy is better or daddy', Guru spoke in comparison of the Bollywood-Punjabi industry
Singer-turned-actor Guru Randhawa is all set to make his Punjabi debut with the musical love story film 'Shahkot'. Fans have been enjoying the magic of the singer's voice so far. However, now Guru is
