Mamata Banerjee Among Top Frontrunners For PM Post In 2024: Babul Supriyo
NDTV
Babul Supriyo formally joined Trinamool Congress on Saturday after he had quit the BJP following the recent Union cabinet reshuffle.
Former union minister Babul Supriyo, who joined Trinamool Congress on Monday, said West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee is among the top frontrunners for the prime ministerial post in 2024.
"I want that the captain of our party Mamata Banerjee becomes the Prime Minister in 2024. Opposition plays an important role in a democratic system. Nobody can deny the fact that Mamata Banerjee is among the top frontrunners for the prime ministerial post," Mr Supriyo told ANI.
Notably, Trinamool's party mouthpiece "Jaago Bangla" had recently sparked a row by saying Congress leader Rahul Gandhi has failed to become an alternative face to Prime Minister Narendra Modi. It said Chief Minister Banerjee is the potential alternative to PM Modi.
Asked about why he switched to the Trinamool, Mr Supriyo said, "I have not created any history by changing the party. A horde of leaders joined Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) from other parties before the West Bengal Assembly polls. There are resentments among the old leaders. BJP should ask them about their resentments."
