Railway Minister Dinesh Trivedi resigned on Sunday evening after speaking to Trinamool Congress chief Mamata Banerjee. Trivedi had called up Mamata expressing his willingnessto abide by the party's wishes and resign.
Mamata Banerjee had told reporters that the ex-Railway Minister had called her agreeing toquit. "Dinesh Trivedi called in. He will resign tonight," said Mamata.
Mamata Banerjee is set to arrive inDelhi on Sunday night. Sources saidthat she had sought an appointment with Prime Minister Manmohan Singh to press for Trivedi's removal.
Said Mamata, "I am going to Delhi... nothing else. Sometimes we meet in Delhi. This time Parliament is in session, so I am happy because I haven't been to Parliament for one year."
Mamata is also expected to meet Finance Minister Pranab Mukherjee. She had reportedly asked all her party MPs to be available in Delhi for the meet.
Dinesh Trivedi had been insistent till now that he would not quit his post unless he got a written order from Mamata. He said on Sunday that the Railway Ministry could notbe treated as somebody's property,although, he added that he had full regards for Mamata.
Mamata was reportedly upset withthe ex-Railway Minister over the train fare hikes announced in the Rail Budget. Trivedi had reportedlynot consulted the Trinamool Congress over the budget, either.
Mukul Roy, a close aide of Mamata,will most likely be the new Railway Minister
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