Kirit Pradyot Deb Barman, President Of Congress Tripura Unit, Resigns From Party

Kirit Pradyot Deb Barman, the president of the Congress’s Tripura unit, has resigned from post and party. 

"Woke up today after a long time feeling relaxed. I start this day without having to listen to criminals and liars. Not having to worry about which colleague will back stab u, not having to indulge in groupism and backchat. Today I can contribute for my state with a clear mind, (sic)" he tweeted on Tuesday morning.

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 @DebjaniLaskar @BaptuTripuraINC @arnikasaha3 @ShreyasiINC @BiswajitINC @PrasenjitDas_ @pujanbiswaspyc @tanmoydharTPYC @HollywoodChakma @amitkrsaha_INC pic.twitter.com/NHUUFIzuGU

— Pradyot_Tripura (@PradyotManikya) September 24, 2019

Kirit Pradyot Deb Barman had been feuding with the party ever since he filed a petition in the Supreme Court requesting implementation of an Assam-like citizens' list in the state.  Deb Barman had earlier threatened to resign after he was allegedlly pressurised to take the petition. He alleged that senior Congress leader Luizinho Faleiro is pressuring him to withdraw the petition.