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Koel Mallick Files Rajya Sabha Nomination in Peach Saree, Suvendu-Shamik Present
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News18•05-10-2026, 12:42
Koel Mallick Files Rajya Sabha Nomination in Peach Saree, Suvendu-Shamik Present
- •Actress Koel Mallick filed her nomination papers today as a Rajya Sabha candidate.
- •Koel arrived at the Assembly around 10:30 AM on Monday.
- •Before filing her nomination, the actress met Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari in his room.
- •Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari and BJP state president Shamik Bhattacharya were present during the nomination filing.
- •Koel thanked Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari upon joining BJP.
Key Questions Answered
Nominations close today, October 6, with scrutiny scheduled for October 7 and the final day to withdraw nominations on October 8. Voting will take place on Friday, October 16, from 9 AM to 4 PM, followed by the counting of votes starting at 5 PM.
Koel Mallick previously took oath as a member on April 6, but she resigned from her parliamentary post on July 16, prior to the start of the monsoon session.
Koel Mallick filed her nomination papers for the Rajya Sabha in the presence of Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari and BJP state president Shamik Bhattacharya. Before filing her nomination, she also met with Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari in his room at the Assembly.
