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Koel Mallick Joins BJP: Tollywood Queen Speaks on Abhishek, Old Party!
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News18•05-10-2026, 12:17
Koel Mallick Joins BJP: Tollywood Queen Speaks on Abhishek, Old Party!
- •Tollywood queen Koel Mallick officially joined BJP today, a day after her name was announced as a Rajya Sabha candidate.
- •Immediately after joining BJP, Koel Mallick thanked Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari.
- •When asked about Abhishek Banerjee's visit to her home, Koel stated, "Today I will not say anything on this matter."
- •Regarding her old party, Koel said, "I will not say anything bad about anyone. I do not speak ill of the previous party."
- •Koel Mallick is set to go to Rajya Sabha unopposed, with her winning certificate expected on October 12.
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Koel Mallick officially joined the BJP following the announcement of her candidacy as a Rajya Sabha nominee from West Bengal. Her saffron innings began at the Muralidhar Sen Lane office in the presence of State BJP General Secretary Shashi Agnihotri.
If all goes well, Koel Mallick is scheduled to receive her winning certificate on October 12, running unopposed for the BJP in the Rajya Sabha.
In January 2026, Abhishek Banerjee visited Ranjit Mallick's residence to present a campaign booklet titled 'Unnayaner Panchali'. He spent about an hour interacting with the family and exchanging courtesies with Ranjit Mallick and his wife.
