GOVERNANCE· 27 Feb

Trinamool nominates former DGP, Supreme Court lawyer to Rajya Sabha

Trinamool Congress announced four candidates for the upcoming Rajya Sabha elections: former Director General of Police Rajeev Kumar, State Minister Babul Supriyo, Supreme Court lawyer Menaka Guruswamy, and actor Koel Mallick. The party expressed its best wishes to the nominees, emphasizing their commitment to upholding the Trinamool Congress's legacy.

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Menaka Guruswamy, a senior advocate and prominent LGBTQ+ rights advocate, is a candidate for the Rajya Sabha and could become India's first openly queer parliamentarian.

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