TMC leader Suvendu Adhikari resigns from Hooghly commission chairman post
Synopsis
West Bengal transport minister Suvendu Adhikari has resigned as Chairman of the Hooghly River Bridge Commission. TMC MP Kalyan Banerjee, who has earlier held that position, was named the new chairman soon after Adhikari submitted his resignation.
Transport Minister Suvendu Adhikari has resigned as Chairman of the Hooghly River Bridge Commission.
Hooghly River Bridge Commission is a statutory body under the Transport Department, government of West Bengal.
Also read: Even if BJP arrests me, TMC will win Bengal polls: Mamata Banerjee
Trinamool Congress MP Kalyan Banerjee has been appointed as the new HRBC chairman. Banerjee gets the post for the second time.
Suvendu Adhikari's resignation comes at a time when political circles in the state are abuzz on whether he will quit the Trinamool Congress and join BJP.
Also read: JP Nadda to visit poll-bound West Bengal in December
Maintaining a low profile during his stint as an MP, Adhikari emerged as an alternate power centre within the TMC owing to his organizational skills in recent years.
Adhikari, a two-time MP, came to limelight after galvanizing mass support for Mamata Banerjee during the Nandigram agitation.
Stay updated with the Breaking News Today and Latest News from across India and around the world. Get real-time updates, in-depth analysis, and comprehensive coverage of India News, World News, Indian Defence News, Kerala News, and Karnataka News. From politics to current affairs, follow every major story as it unfolds. Get real-time updates from IMD on major cities weather forecasts, including Rain alerts, Cyclone warnings, and temperature trends. Download the Asianet News Official App from the Android Play Store and iPhone App Store for accurate and timely news updates anytime, anywhere.