The Curious Case Of Sudip Bandopadhyay, Newest Face Of Trinamool Rebels

Sudip Bandopadhyay, a six-time Trinamool Congress MP, met with Speaker Om Birla and other rebel MPs, signaling his official crossover to the BJP. Bandopadhyay, who has been representing Kolkata Uttar Lok Sabha constituency for decades, was previously courted by the BJP during Atal Bihari Vajpayee's government but did not join then. The 77-year-old is a veteran in Parliament and has a long political career marked by shifting alliances. His meeting with BJP leaders comes amid internal dissent within the Trinamool Congress, with some questioning his motives. The situation remains uncertain, but Bandopadhyay's move could signal a larger political shift for both the Trinamool Congress and the BJP in Bengal.