Three BJP candidates file nomination papers for Rajya Sabha byelections in Bengal
Three former Trinamool Congress leaders have filed nominations for Rajya Sabha byelections in West Bengal as BJP candidates. The move follows their recent defection to the BJP after the party's assembly election victory.
Why it matters
This highlights significant political realignment in West Bengal and the BJP's strategy of absorbing credible opposition figures to consolidate its legislative influence.
Three BJP candidates — Sukhendu Sekhar Ray, Sushmita Dev and Prakash Chik Baraik — filed their nomination papers on Monday (July 13, 2026), for the Rajya Sabha byelections in West Bengal , scheduled to be held on July 24, officials said.
The article reports on political events using neutral, descriptive language without taking a stance on the morality of the party switching.
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