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Expelled TMC Leader Baishali Dalmiya Hints At Joining BJP; Lashes Out At Mamata Banerjee
Speaking exclusively to Republic on Monday, expelled TMC MLA Baishali Dalmiya appreciated the work done by the Union government and hinted at joining BJP.
Speaking exclusively to Republic TV on Monday, expelled TMC MLA Baishali Dalmiya appreciated the work done by the Centre and hinted at joining BJP in the near future. On January 22, Dalmiya was sacked from TMC for anti-party activities after she exposed the rot within her party. Maintaining that she was subjected to a witch-hunt, she contended that the Mamata Banerjee-party was retaining only those leaders who are dishonest and indulge in corruption.
TMC MP Satabdi Roy takes a U-turn, says will not quit the party
The statement from the Birbhum MP came after an hour-long meeting with Diamond Harbour MP Abhishek Banerjee this evening.
Jan 15, 2021, 11:24 PM IST
The TMC-BJP war in Bengal has now reached a fever pitch ahead of the West Bengal Assembly elections. Many top echelon TMC party workers are now switching over to BJP.
This time TMC saved themselves from another embarrassment amid speculations that actor-turned-politician Satabdi Roy was going going to join BJP. However, the rumours have been put to rest after Roy released a statement categorically stating that she was still with Trinamool.
Dissent Boils Over in West Bengal BJP Due to Induction of TMC Leaders
There are apprehensions among a section of BJP old-timers that they might have to accept some TMC leaders in senior positions.
Sujata Mondal (C), wife of BJP MP Saumitra Khan, holds the Trinamool Congress party flag after joining TMC in the presence of party MP Sougata Roy(R) and leader Kunal Ghosh, in Kolkata, Monday, December 21, 2020. Photo: PTI
Politics22/Dec/2020
Kolkata: In a new twist to Bengalâs rapidly developing political changes, Bharatiya Janata Partyâs Bishnupur MP and youth wing chief Saumitra Khanâs wife joined Mamata Banerjeeâs party, the Trinamool Congress (TMC), on Monday afternoon.
Amit Shah
As the West Bengal Assembly Elections are drawing closer in 2021, the heat in the state has turned up over the past few days. Trinamool Congress, led by Mamata Banerjee has had unprecedented and uninterrupted rule in the state for the last 10 years and now, BJP is proving to be a strong opponent in the state. The Lok Sabha Elections conducted in 2019 showcased a stunning result for BJP as the party won 41% of the votes as compared to its history in the state.
BJP has now geared up to win the next elections in the state by a majority of seats as they carry out their bold crusades led by the Union Minister, Amit Shah. Amit Shah was recently in Bengal for a two-day visit during which a lot took place. Led by former TMC minister, Suvendu Adhikari, ten more sitting MLA’s joined the BJP in Amit Shah’s presence on December 19.