Tripura Congress chief resigns from party over differences with high command

Congress Tripura President Pradyot Deb Barman on Tuesday resigned from the post amid differences with high command. He announced his resignation on his Twitter handle.

He wrote, “I start this day without having to listen to criminals and liars. Not having to worry about which colleague will back stab you, not having to listen to ‘High Command’ on how to accommodate corrupt people in high positions Today I can contribute for my state with a clear mind.”

Barman thanked everyone for all their support and also apologised that if he “couldn’t do enough”. “I tried and perhaps lost but could I win when I was alone in this fight from the beginning?” he wrote.

 “I have decided that a positive mindset to life is what I need and I have changed the people around me who are negative,” he added.

“Thank you for all your support ! I will miss you all and i love you . I am sorry if i couldnt do enough for u but i really tried,” Barman tweeted.