TMC Setback In Bengal | Former MPs Join BJP Ahead Of Rajya Sabha Bypolls | West Bengal | News18

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Former TMC Rajya Sabha MPs Sushmita Dev, Sukhendu Sekhar Ray and Prakash Chik Baraik have officially joined the BJP in Kolkata, marking a major political shift in West Bengal. Their induction has triggered speculation over possible further defections from the Trinamool Congress, especially with Rajya Sabha bypolls scheduled for July 24. The move is being seen as a significant boost for the BJP and a setback for Mamata Banerjee’s party ahead of the crucial electoral contest. -newsNews18 Mobile App - https://onelink.to/desc-youtube

Last Updated: July 09, 2026, 19:11 IST