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Actress Koel Mallick joins BJP, files Rajya Sabha nomination
Bengali actor Koel Mallick has joined the Bharatiya Janata Party and filed her nomination as the party's Rajya Sabha candidate from West Bengal. The nomination comes months after she quit her previous political affiliation.
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The BJP on Monday nominated Mallick as its Rajya Sabha candidate from West Bengal for the October 16 by-election to the upper house of Parliament. The nomination marks a significant move for the actor, who has recently shifted her political allegiances.
Mallick, a prominent face in Bengali cinema, had previously been associated with another political party before stepping back from active politics. Her entry into the BJP fold and subsequent nomination signals the party's continued efforts to expand its footprint in West Bengal through prominent public figures.
The Rajya Sabha by-election in West Bengal comes as part of regular vacancies in the upper chamber. The October 16 polling date will see electoral college members, comprising state assembly legislators and local representatives, casting their votes to fill the seat.
Mallick's candidature adds to the political spotlight on West Bengal, a state that remains crucial for national politics. Her transition from entertainment to active political representation reflects a growing trend of public figures seeking electoral office across India.