BJP MP From Bengal's Jhargram Quits Party Ahead Of LS Polls, Cites Personal Reasons

BJP MP  from Jhargram in West Bengal Kunar Hermbram resigned from the party on Saturday. The announcement precedes the upcoming Lok Sabha Elections. In his brief two-line resignation sent to the BJP district President, the sitting MP stated, "I distance myself from the party," attributing the decision to personal reasons.

Speaking to reporters, Hembram said he took the decision for personal reasons. State BJP spokesperson Samik Bhattacharya said, "Hembram had informed the party about his decision a few days back."

Reacting to the development, the TMC said he resigned "sensing defeat". "He knows the BJP is going to lose the seat. So he has decided to quit," TMC MP Santanu Sen said.