Posted 3/25/2024, 3:48:36 PM
Controversy Flares as BJP's Gangopadhyay Faces TMC in Key Bengal Battleground
- Justice Gangopadhyay of BJP faces TMC's Debangshu Bhattacharya who rallied with "Khela Hobe" slogan in Tamluk constituency
- Congress criticizes Gangopadhyay for equating Gandhi and Godse, says his candidature should be withdrawn
- Gangopadhyay sparked controversy by saying he can't choose between Gandhi and Godse, wants to understand Godse's perspective
- TMC nominated candidates like Shantiram Mahato, Arup Chakrabarty, Sujata Mondal for upcoming Lok Sabha polls after strong show in 2019
- In 2019 polls, TMC won 22 seats, BJP 18; 2024 elections expected in April-May