Netaji's grandnephew joins TMC ahead of Bengal elections, hits out at BJP for ‘divisive politics and communal hatred’
Mint·1h ago·Anger
What Happened
Chandra Kumar Bose, grandnephew of Subhas Chandra Bose and former BJP member, joined the All India Trinamool Congress on Sunday. He criticized the BJP for divisive politics and communal hatred, stating it contradicts Netaji's ideals. Bose joined BJP in 2016 but resigned in September 2023 after disagreements with leadership. West Bengal assembly elections occur April 23 and 29, with vote counting May 4.
Key Entities
Chandra Kumar BoseSubhas Chandra BoseAll India Trinamool CongressBharatiya Janata PartyMamata BanerjeeWest BengalBratya BasuKirti Azad