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Koel Mallick Meets Suvendu in Assembly, Files Rajya Sabha Nomination After Joining BJP!
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News18•05-10-2026, 11:51
Koel Mallick Meets Suvendu in Assembly, Files Rajya Sabha Nomination After Joining BJP!
- •Koel Mallick filed her Rajya Sabha nomination today, an hour after arriving at the Assembly.
- •Before filing, Koel met Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari in his room; Shamik Bhattacharya was also present.
- •Upon joining BJP, Koel thanked PM Narendra Modi and CM Suvendu Adhikari, expressing honor to work for the country.
- •Koel was previously announced as a Rajya Sabha candidate by Trinamool in February but resigned in July.
- •Koel is set to go to the Rajya Sabha unopposed due to BJP's member strength.
Key Questions Answered
Koel Mallick filed her Rajya Sabha nomination on Monday at around 11:30 AM, just an hour after arriving at the Assembly.
Koel Mallick resigned from her parliamentary seat on July 16, prior to the commencement of the monsoon session, and subsequently met Union Minister Bhupender Yadav.
If everything goes according to plan, Koel Mallick is expected to receive her winning certificate on October 12.
