Mukherjee Emerges as Left Front's New Face in Bid to Regain West Bengal
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Minakshi Mukherjee, 39, has emerged as Left Front's "captain" and a frontline leader in its efforts to make a political turnaround in West Bengal.
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Her earthy manner, provincial dialect, and fighting spirit have helped her strike a chord with masses. She gained fame in 2021 Nandigram contest against Mamata Banerjee.
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The recent Brigade rally marked a generational shift for Left, which will be rejuvenated by younger leaders like Mukherjee.
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While some allege Mukherjee is faking a "subaltern accent", she asserts it's a product of the area she grew up in.
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Though recent DYFI rally was a success, similar past Left rallies didn't translate into votes. Mukherjee alleges polls not free and fair.