As the Rajya Sabha elections are announced, a split has emerged within the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) in West Bengal. The division centers around two factions, each supporting a different candidate for the coveted seat.
One faction, led by Shubhendu and comprising defector leaders, advocates for the nomination of popular actor Mithun Chakraborty to represent Bengal in the Rajya Sabha. They believe that Chakraborty's popularity and charisma will benefit the party's interests.
On the other hand, the opposing faction, headed by Sukant Majumdar and comprising members associated with the Sangh, supports Dr. Swapan Dasgupta as the ideal candidate. This group, which includes senior leaders of the party such as Dilip Ghosh, believes that Dasgupta's trustworthiness and experience make him the most suitable choice.
The conflicting opinions within the BJP highlight the challenges of candidate selection and the divergent strategies pursued by different factions. The final decision regarding the party's nominee for the Rajya Sabha seat in West Bengal will have significant implications for the BJP's future in the state.