Former TMC Rajya Sabha MPs Sushmita Dev, Sukhendu Sekhar Ray, Prakash Chik Baraik join BJP in Kolkata

Three prominent former TMC Rajya Sabha members, Sushmita Dev, Sukhendu Sekhar Ray, and Prakash Chik Baraik, officially joined the BJP in a high-profile ceremony in Kolkata. The induction took place in the presence of state BJP president Samik Bhattacharya, signaling a significant political shift. These defections could impact the Rajya Sabha bypolls, as BJP has already named them as candidates, potentially altering the political landscape in West Bengal. This move underscores the ongoing power struggles and realignments within Indian politics.