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Koel Mallick Joins BJP After Brief TMC Rajya Sabha Stint
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Moneycontrol•05-10-2026, 11:37
Koel Mallick Joins BJP After Brief TMC Rajya Sabha Stint
- •Bengali actor Koel Mallick, also known as Rukmini Mallick, joined the BJP on Monday after being nominated for the upcoming Rajya Sabha elections.
- •Mallick previously served a short term as a Trinamool Congress Rajya Sabha MP from April 6 to July 16, resigning after the party's electoral setback in West Bengal.
- •She expressed honor and delight in joining the BJP, stating her commitment to working for the welfare of the people and highlighting development in the state.
- •Koel Mallick is a prominent Bengali cinema actor, daughter of Ranjit Mallick and Deepa Mallick, with a B.Sc. in Psychology.
- •Elections for 12 Rajya Sabha seats, including West Bengal, are scheduled for October 16, with the BJP holding a clear majority in the state assembly.
Key Questions Answered
Bengali actor Koel Mallick joined the BJP on Monday, October 5, 2026, a day after the party nominated her for the upcoming Rajya Sabha elections.
Koel Mallick served as a Trinamool Congress Rajya Sabha MP from April 6 to July 16, 2026, before resigning following the party's electoral setback in the West Bengal Assembly elections.
Elections to 12 Rajya Sabha seats across Uttar Pradesh, Uttarakhand, and West Bengal are scheduled to be held on October 16, 2026.
