Lok Sabha Speaker Mr Somnath Chatterjee, who was expelled by the CPI-M for refusing to quit his post despite the party directive, has expressed his desire to quit politics and do charitable work, former CPI-M MP Mr Saifuddin Chowdhury claimed.

“I will quit politics and do charitable work,” Mr Chatterjee, who was visibly hurt by the CPI-M’s decision, was quoted by Mr Chowdhury today. The former MP had met the Speaker at the latter’s residence during the day.