Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 07:07pm on 10 Mar 2024,Sunday Politics
Trinamool Congress (TMC) selects Bollywood veteran Shatrughan Sinha as its candidate for the Asansol constituency in the upcoming Lok Sabha polls. Sinha, a seasoned actor and politician, joins TMC's lineup amidst speculations over BJP's candidate choice. Earlier slated contender, Bhojpuri star Pawan Singh, withdraws candidacy following backlash. TMC's list of 42 candidates includes surprising inclusions like former cricketer Yusuf Pathan and incumbent Mahua Moitra. Abhishek Banerjee, TMC general secretary, criticizes the Modi government and BJP leaders as "outsiders and anti-Bengal," rallying support for TMC's electoral campaign.
