Koel Mallick files her nomination as CM Suvendu Adhikari and Samik Bhattacharya look on
Koel, previously a Trinamool MP in the Upper House, resigned on July 16. Because bengal offered a uniquely welcoming environment, outlining her plan for the film industry, Koel said, “There was a time when filmmakers from other industries flocked to shoot here.
Asked about his earlier statement that BJP will not allow “Trinamoolification of BJP in Bengal,” state BJP president Samik Bhattacharya said, “I stick to what I had said earlier. Reacting to this, Mamata Trinamool spokesperson Kunal Ghosh said, “Koel Mallick has set an example in changing political loyalties and betrayal. Speaking to TOI after filing her papers, Koel said, “We need more govt schools to make education universally accessible. More theatres mean more jobs, extending benefits far beyond just the audience. ” Slamming Koel’s move, Ghosh said, “Ranjit Mallick was made the sheriff of Kolkata, Koel an MP. Earlier reporting noted: Hitting back, Mamata Trinamool spokesperson Kunal Ghosh said, “Koel Mallick has set an example in changing political loyalties and betrayal.
Good or bad Trinamool… time will tell. All I can say… they are not ‘black Trinamool’. This was not expected from Ranjit Mallick’s family. Speaking at BJP headquarters, Koel expressed gratitude to Prime Minister Narendra Modi and CM Adhikari. She recalled her father, veteran actor Ranjit Mallick, questioning why brilliant students of Bengal can’t build their lives here. We are blessed with brilliant educators who are still waiting to be appointed. I hold a grand vision for Kolkata and Bengal. Many professionals in creative fields—VFX artists, animators and writers—have had to leave Bengal. I want to revitalise our industry and generate employment. There was no connection between the change of govt in the state and her Rajya Sabha tenure, and yet, the moment Mamata Banerjee was no longer the CM, they decided it was better to stand alongside the governing. They have destroyed the respect and love the public had for their family. She was accompanied by CM Suvendu Adhikari, state party president Samik Bhattacharya and senior ministers Tapas Roy and Shankar Ghosh.
Earlier reporting noted: Speaking at BJP headquarters, Koel expressed gratitude to Prime Minister Narendra Modi and CM Adhikari. Kolkata: Koel Mallick joined BJP on Monday, following it up with the submission of her nomination as the party’s candidate for Rajya Sabha bypoll, triggering some discontent within the party, with former Tripura governor Tathagata Roy questioning inductions from Trinamool. Earlier reporting noted: Kolkata: Koel Mallick joined BJP on Monday, following it up with the submission of her nomination as the party’s candidate for Rajya Sabha bypoll.
Reacting to Koel’s induction and nomination, Congress senior Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury said, “This is like circus. BJP needs numbers in the Rajya Sabha, and for that, it can go to any extent.”