BJP Fields Krishnanagar Royal Against TrinamoolMoitra in West Bengal Elections
Aiming for a major victory, the BJP announces a diverse candidate list for West Bengal, including a royal family member and a survivor of violence.
- Mahua Moitra, Trinamool Congress MP, faces a tough challenge from BJP's Amrita Roy, a member of the Krishnanagar royal family, in the upcoming Lok Sabha elections.
- The BJP has announced a diverse list of candidates for West Bengal, aiming to secure 35 of the state's 42 Lok Sabha seats.
- Amrita Roy, also known as 'Rani Maa', is chosen by the BJP for her influential status and emotional connection with the voters in Krishnanagar.
- Rekha Patra, a housewife and alleged survivor of violence in Sandeshkhali, is the BJP's candidate for the Basirhat seat, highlighting the party's focus on women's issues.
- The BJP's candidate list includes notable figures such as a former judge, an erstwhile royal, and a fashion designer, showcasing a mix of celebrity and grassroots appeal.
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