TMC MP Kalyan Banerjee accused the BJP of new tactics to boost parliamentary strength. He alleged the BJP manipulates Rajya Sabha elections through timed resignations and defections. Koel Mallick's resignation and expected BJP induction were highlighted as a strategic move. Banerjee criticized defections, calling them a dirty picture of West Bengal's political culture. He stated that the people of West Bengal will deliver the final verdict on these actions.

The actor-politician is the Trinamool Congress’ fourth Upper House MP to have quit amid factionalism after the party lost the West Bengal Assembly elections.

In a surprising political move, Trinamool Congress MP Koel Mallick resigned from her position on Thursday, immediately meeting with Union minister Bhupender Yadav afterward. This…