Another Blow To BJP In West Bengal, MLA Harakali Protiher Joins Trinamool
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Harakali Protiher, who represents the Katulpur Assembly constituency, joined the TMC in the presence of Abhishek Banerjee.
In yet another blow to the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) in West Bengal, its MLA Harakali Protiher switched to the ruling Trinamool Congress (TMC) on Thursday. Mr Protiher, who is a lawmaker from the Katulpur Assembly constituency in West Bengal's Bankura district, joined the Mamata Banerjee-led party in the presence of TMC National General Secretary Abhishek Banerjee. Today, in the presence of Nat'l GS Shri @abhishekaitc, Harakali Protiher, @BJP4Bengal MLA from Katulpur Assembly constituency, Bankura, joined hands with us.This move reflects a resounding commitment to serving the people and strengthening the unwavering ideals of Ma, Mati, and… pic.twitter.com/BxMFFRy3K5
"This move reflects a resounding commitment to serving the people and strengthening the unwavering ideals of Ma, Mati, and Manush," the TMC said in a post on its social media platforms.
"We wholeheartedly welcome him to the Trinamool Congress family. With this union, we stand united in our mission to bring positive change and progress to our communities. Together, we pledge to work tirelessly, hand in hand, for the betterment of Bengal!," the party added.