Another blow to Mamata Banerjee as WB Forest Minister Rajib Banerjee resigns as Cabinet Minister

West Bengal Forest Minister Rajib Banerjee resigned from his office as Cabinet Minister on Friday (January 22). Rajib Banerjee sent his resignation letter to Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee.

His resignation letter reads, “It has been a great honour and privilege to serve the people of West Bengal. I heartily convey my gratitude for getting this opportunity.”

Here is what his Facebook post read:

“Hope you all are doing well. This is to inform you that I am resigning as the Minister in Charge, Department of Forest, West Bengal from today. Over the years I have tried to do my duty with full responsibility and diligence,” he wrote in a Facebook post along with the resignation letter.

“I have considered each one of you as my extended family and your support has always motivated me to go the extra mile and be at your service in a better way possible, hence I am announcing my formal resignation on this platform and have informed the concerned authority as well. I hope that in the years to come I will be able to be at each of your service in the best way possible as that has been the sole reason I am into politics.” he added.