Former Union Minister and ex-BJP MP Babul Supriyo joined the Trinamool Congress (TMC) on Saturday. This comes a month after Supriyo announced he was 'quitting politics'. Supriyo was among the Union ministers who were dropped from Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s Council of Ministers ahead of the Cabinet reshuffle on July 7.
"Today, in the presence of national general secretary Abhishek Banerjee and RS MP Derek O'Brien, former Union Minister and sitting MP Babul Supriyo joined the Trinamool family," the party said in a tweet.
In August, Supriyo, had said that he would continue to work constitutionally (as MP) in West Bengal's Asansol even after quitting. He had said: “I will vacate the MP bungalow in Delhi and release security personnel from their duties soon.”
Speaking about his decision to quit politics, Supriyo said he had 'meant it from his heart'. “However, I felt there was a huge opportunity that was entrusted upon me (on joining TMC). All my friends said my decision to leave politics was wrong and emotional,” he told ANI after joining TMC.
He added: “I'm very proud that I am changing my decision. I am coming back for a great opportunity to serve Bengal. I am very excited. I will meet Didi (CM Mamata Banerjee) on Monday. I am overwhelmed by the warm welcome.”
