Tripura Cong. Chief quits amid speculation of joining TMC

Pijush Kanti Biswas thanked Sonia Gandhi in resignation letter

Acting president of the Tripura Congress unit, Pijush Kanti Biswas, who on Saturday, said he may not return to politics, but will concentrate on his legal profession and social service. He, however, did not comment on reports that claimed his resignation was part of a deal with the Trinamool Congress (TMC), which has set its sights on the Tripura Assembly elections due in early 2023. In a post on social media. Mr. Biswas said he had resigned from the post of State party President and retired from politics as well. He also expressed his sincere gratitude to Congress chief Sonia Gandhi. Mr. Biswas sent his resignation to Ms. Gandhi in the morning, but unlike former MP Sushmita Dev he did not make the letter public. His son, Pujan Biswas, earlier resigned from the post of acting State President of the Youth Congress, but has not quit the party.