KMC polls are likely to be held in Nov end
the Ritabrata Banerjee faction, which commands the backing of around 50 ex-TMC councillors, has officially declared its intention to contest independently While National Congress Party of India (NCPI) MPs have publicly called for a broad National Democratic Alliance ( NDA ) coalition to contest the KMC polls.
NCPI sources said state BJP leadership held preliminary talks with their MPs, encouraging them to put forward candidates —primarily ex-Trinamool councillors known for their pro-development track records who could sway voters under the BJP banner. including a couple of former councillors in north Kolkata, any recommendations by NCPI will undergo strict background scrutiny,” a BJP neta said While we may accommodate a few outside names. Rather than focusing heavily on north and central Kolkata wards, BJP strategists are reportedly more keen on fielding key ex-Trinamool figures across south and southeastern Kolkata. However, the nomination process carries political risks. BJP seniors also acknowledge the need to tread carefully when evaluating candidates suggested by the NCPI in north and central Kolkata. “We hold considerable strength in north-central Kolkata.
Three influential former councillors under consideration were previously arrested by KP on charges of corruption and intimidation after the BJP came to office.