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Actress Koel Mallick Joins BJP, Plans to Contest Vacant Rajya Sabha Seat
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🗓 05 Oct 2026, 05:46 PM
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Actress Koel Mallick has formally joined the Bharatiya Janata Party and will file a nomination to contest the Rajya Sabha seat she vacated earlier.
Koel Mallick officially joined the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Tuesday, marking a significant shift in her public career.
The actress, who has been a prominent figure in Bengali cinema for over two decades, announced her political affiliation during a press conference held at the party’s headquarters.
She has stated that she will file a nomination to contest the Rajya Sabha seat that she vacated earlier, thereby aiming to bring her experience and popularity to the national legislature.
The BJP has welcomed her as a new face that could help strengthen its outreach in West Bengal, where the party seeks to expand its influence.
No official statement has been released regarding the exact timeline for her nomination filing, but sources indicate that it will occur within the next few days.
The actress, who has been a prominent figure in Bengali cinema for over two decades, announced her political affiliation during a press conference held at the party’s headquarters.
She has stated that she will file a nomination to contest the Rajya Sabha seat that she vacated earlier, thereby aiming to bring her experience and popularity to the national legislature.
The BJP has welcomed her as a new face that could help strengthen its outreach in West Bengal, where the party seeks to expand its influence.
No official statement has been released regarding the exact timeline for her nomination filing, but sources indicate that it will occur within the next few days.