TMC's Mukul Roy seen in Delhi amid son's 'untraceable' claim
Senior Trinamool Congress (TMC) leader Mukul Roy reportedly arrived in Delhi amid claims by his family that he had gone missing. However, the purpose of his visit to the national capital remains unclear. Some claim he is in Delhi for treatment while others speculate political reasons. Earlier, his son Subhranshu Roy told PTI that his father has been "untraceable" since Monday evening.
Mukul Roy arrived in Delhi for 'special work': Report
In an unconfirmed video, Mukul was seen at the Delhi airport with an escort. "No no...I have come for special work. Can't I come to Delhi, I'm the MLA...MP here," he said when a reporter asked if he was there for treatment. He also denied any "special political reason" for his visit amid speculation he would switch to the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) again.
Roy's family claimed he was 'untraceable'
Subhranshu, also a TMC leader, earlier on Tuesday claimed that his father was "untraceable". Mukul's close aides also claimed that he was supposed to travel to Delhi. The former railway minister reportedly went missing after a disagreement with his son on Sunday. "His mental state is not fine. Some parties are playing dirty politics with Mukul Roy," Subhranshu had told NDTV.
Family files complaint with airport police
According to India Today, Subhranshu claimed that the family filed a complaint with the airport police. However, no formal complaint has been received thus far, per police sources. Notably, Mukul is under the scanner in connection with the multi-crore Saradha chit fund scam.
Who is Mukul Roy?
Mukul, a former railway minister, is a top TMC leader and a former party number two. Following disagreements with the TMC leadership, he joined the BJP in 2017 and was subsequently appointed as the BJP's national vice president. In 2021, he won on a BJP ticket in the Assembly elections. However, he switched to the TMC after the results were announced.
