At Amit Shah's Rally, Suvendu Adhikari's Father Joins BJP

79-year-old Mr Adhikari is the father of Suvendu Adhikari - Chief Minister Mamata Baerjee's close aide turned bitter enemy - who is contesting against her from Nandigram.

Longtime Congressman turned Trinamool leader, Sisir Adhikari took another turn in his political career today to join the BJP. Ending weeks of speculation, Sishir Adhikari shared dais with Union minister Amit Shah today at Egra in Purba Medinipur. 79-year-old Mr Adhikari is the father of Suvendu Adhikari - Chief Minister Mamata Baerjee's close aide turned bitter enemy - who is contesting against her from Nandigram.