Tripura chief minister Manik Sarkar greets Tripura Governor Tathagata Roy after submitting his resignation, at Raj Bhavan in Agartala on Sunday. Pic/PTI

Chief Minister Manik Sarkar on Sunday tendered his resignation to Governor Tathagata Roy, who asked him to continue in office till the next Chief Minister takes over, officials said.

"I have submitted my resignation to governor and he asked me to continue in office until the new Chief Minister took over the charge.