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Babul Supriyo Grateful for TMC's Rajya Sabha Nomination, Vows Best Efforts

West Bengal Minister Babul Supriyo expressed his gratitude to Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee and the Trinamool Congress for nominating him as a candidate for the Rajya Sabha. The TMC announced a list of four candidates, including former police chief Rajeev Kumar, lawyer Menaka Guruswamy, and actress Koel Mallick. The biennial elections for 37 Rajya Sabha seats across 10 states are set for March 16. The terms of the current members from these states are concluding in April, creating vacancies.

Key Points: Babul Supriyo Nominated for Rajya Sabha by Trinamool Congress

  • Supriyo thanks Mamata Banerjee
  • TMC announces four candidates
  • Rajya Sabha polls scheduled for March 16
  • Terms of 37 members ending in April
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Extremely grateful to CM Mamata and party for Rajya Sabha nomination: Babul Supriyo

West Bengal Minister Babul Supriyo thanks CM Mamata Banerjee after TMC nominates him and three others for the upcoming Rajya Sabha biennial polls.

"I am extremely grateful to our CM and the party for accepting me with so much love - Babul Supriyo"

Kolkata, March 5

West Bengal Minister Babul Supriyo on Thursday expressed happiness after being nominated as a candidate for the Rajya Sabha, saying it is a new platform with new responsibilities.

Speaking to reporters, Supriyo thanked Mamata Banerjee and the All India Trinamool Congress for allowing him to represent the state in the Upper House.

"I am extremely happy. It's a new platform with new responsibilities. I am extremely grateful to our CM and the party for accepting me with so much love and giving me this responsibility to represent the state in the Rajya Sabha. I will do my very best for the people who have given me this opportunity," Supriyo said.

Meanwhile, Trinamool Congress had announced Babul Supriyo, Rajeev Kumar, Menaka Guruswamy, and Koel Mallick as its candidates for the biennial Rajya Sabha polls. Babul Supriyo, a former Union Minister who later joined the Trinamool Congress, currently serves as Cabinet Minister of Information Technology and Electronics of the Government of West Bengal.

Rajeev Kumar is a former Director General of Police of West Bengal. Senior advocate Menaka Guruswamy is known for her legal work in constitutional matters, while Koel Mallick is a prominent figure in the Bengali film industry.

The polling for the upcoming biennial elections to the Council of States (Rajya Sabha) to fill the 37 seats across 10 states is scheduled to take place on March 16, with the counting of votes on the same day at 5 pm.

According to the press note, the term of 37 members who were elected from Maharashtra, Odisha, Tamil Nadu, West Bengal, Assam, Bihar, Chhattisgarh, Haryana, Himachal Pradesh, and Telangana will conclude in the month of April, vacating the seats for new members to be elected.

The last date of nominations is March 5, followed by scrutiny on March 6. The candidates can withdraw their nominations till March 9.

- ANI

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Sarah B
Interesting to see a former BJP Union Minister now getting a Rajya Sabha ticket from TMC. Shows how fluid Indian politics can be. Wishing him the best in his new role.
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Priya S
As a Bengali, I'm happy to see Koel Mallick's nomination. Our film industry needs representation at the national level. But I hope she focuses on serious policy issues, not just glamour.
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Vikram M
Rajya Sabha should be for experienced people who can contribute to law-making. While I respect all nominees, I hope this isn't just about rewarding loyalty. The Upper House needs quality debates on national issues.
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Rohit P
Babul Supriyo has experience as a Union Minister. That should help West Bengal's representation. Let's see if he can deliver on his IT portfolio for the state and now at the Centre.
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Michael C
Menaka Guruswamy is an excellent choice. Her work on constitutional matters is well-known. More such experts in Rajya Sabha can improve the quality of legislation. 👍

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