The opposition Congress party in Tripura faced another significant setback as veteran leader Billal Miah tendered his resignation from the party’s primary membership. This development comes just days before crucial by-elections in two assembly constituencies in the state.
In a letter addressed to AICC president Mallikarjun Kharge, Billal Miah, a former minister and the working president of Tripura Pradesh Congress Committee, conveyed his decision to resign from the party. His letter expressed deep gratitude to the Indian National Congress Party, which had been his political home for 44 years. During his long association with the party, he had served in various capacities assigned to him.
The resignation announcement was made with immediate effect, and it encompassed Billal Miah’s resignation from all party positions and posts within the Indian National Congress Party, including his primary membership.
Sources suggest that Billal Miah’s decision to resign followed a visit to his residence by a group of BJP leaders, which included Mos Pratima Bhowmik, Ministers Ratan Lal Nath, Sushanta Choudhury, Sudhangshu Das, and others. It is expected that Billal Miah will officially join the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) in a program scheduled to be conducted shortly. The program is expected to be attended by Chief Minister Dr. Manik Saha and other senior leaders of the state BJP.
In response to Billal Miah’s resignation, TPCC president Asish Kumar Saha took action against the senior leader, expelling him from the primary membership of the Congress party for a period of six years. This move came amid allegations of Billal Miah’s involvement in anti-party activities.
The resignation of a prominent Congress leader like Billal Miah just before the by-elections adds a new dimension to the political landscape in Tripura, intensifying the competition and raising questions about the potential impact on the electoral dynamics in the state. The by-elections are anticipated to be closely watched as they hold significance for the state’s political future.
