New Delhi: Justice Abhijit Gangopadhyay of the Calcutta High Court, who tendered his resignation earlier on Thursday, said he is joining the BJP. Gangopadhyay said the party will decide which constituency he will contest from.
Prior to this announcement, he informed reporters that he had submitted his resignation to President Droupadi Murmu and planned to meet Chief Justice TS Sivagnanam later in the day as a courtesy visit.
There are speculations that Abhijit Gangopadhyay will contest from the Tamluk seat but a formal word on this awaited. The Tamluk Lok Sabha constituency is a Trinamool Congress bastion and was previously held by Suvendu Adhikari. Adhikari later switched over to the BJP.
On Sunday, reflecting on his tenure marked by courtroom dramas, including scuffles, boycotts, and disputes among lawyers and colleagues, Justice Gangopadhyay expressed his readiness to contest elections if offered a ticket, without specifying his political affiliation. He revealed that his resignation letter would be submitted to the President on Tuesday, with Monday marking his final day at the Calcutta High Court.
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In response to his decision, TMC’s state spokesperson Debangshu Bhattacharya said labelled him a “political party worker”, whereas the state BJP president welcomed his move towards politics, indicating BJP as a potential fit for Gangopadhyay’s inclinations.
Meanwhile, Congress leader Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury extended an open invitation to Gangopadhyay to join the Congress, highlighting his anti-corruption stance and fighting spirit, while expressing reservations if he aligns with the BJP due to ideological differences. Chowdhury had previously endorsed Gangopadhyay as a potential chief ministerial candidate for West Bengal.
Meanwhile, on Saturday, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) unveiled its initial roster of candidates for the upcoming 2024 Lok Sabha election. Alongside maintaining the presence of seasoned politicians, the BJP has also brought forth new personalities. Notably, the list includes individuals acknowledged not only for their political affiliations but also for their significant contributions across various domains.
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