"Polls Near, Time To Hit Ground": BJP's Biplab Deb After Tripura Shocker

"I will perform my duty, in whatever new role the party leadership gives me. We are disciplined soldiers of the BJP," said Biplab Kumar Deb

BJP leader Biplab Kumar Deb, shunted out as Tripura Chief Minister in a sudden move by the party leadership, has told NDTV that he will keep performing his duty as a disciplined soldier of the BJP and that the party will decide the next step for him.

"I will perform my duty, in whatever new role the party leadership gives me. I cannot decide, it is the party that will decide the next step for me. I will follow. We are disciplined soldiers of the BJP," he said.

In a political development that left many surprised, Mr Deb handed over his resignation to Tripura Governor Satyadeo Narayan Arya yesterday, a year ahead of the Assembly polls.