Four TMC, one BJP candidate file nominations for Rajya Sabha elections in West Bengal

TMC files nominations for four Rajya Sabha seats in West Bengal, while BJP nominates one candidate ahead of March 16 elections.

Both Trinamool Congress and Bharatiya Janata Party leaders from West Bengal filed their nominations for the Rajya Sabha on Thursday (March 5). Four candidates have been nominated from the ruling TMC party, and one from the opposition BJP.

With senior leaders in attendance, the TMC’s candidates, former West Bengal Director General of Police Rajeev Kumar, State Minister Babul Supriyo, Supreme Court lawyer Menaka Guruswamy, and actor Koel Mallick filed their nominations at the State Legislative Assembly.

Meanwhile, former BJP State President Rahul Sinha is their sole candidate. State President Samik Bhattacharya and Leader of Opposition Suvendu Adhikari were in attendance as he filed his nomination.

With the numbers in its favour at the 294-member assembly, TMC is expected to secure all four seats, and BJP is set to secure one. 

“As Mother Teresa had said – I trust God will not give me any responsibility that I cannot handle, I just wish he did not trust so much,” Mr. Kumar said while filing his nomination. He further added that it is a great responsibility and honour. 

Ms. Mallick said she feels blessed for this opportunity to serve people.