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- A senior advocate of the Supreme Court, Guruswamy was among the lawyers representing petitioners in the landmark constitutional challenge that led to the decriminalisation of homosexuality in India through the reading down of Section 377 of the IPC in 2018. 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.
- Koel Mallick is a prominent figure in the Bengali film industry. Breaking It DownPowered via AIWhat challenges does Mahua Moitra face in her re-election bid?How does the TMC's candidate selection differ from the BJP's?What is the significance of Section 377 decriminalization in Indian politics?The TMC made the announcement in a post on X.“We are pleased to announce the candidature of Babul Supriyo, Rajeev Kumar, Menaka Guruswamy and Koel Mallick for the upcoming Rajya Sabha elections.
- We extend our heartfelt congratulations and best wishes to them,” the TMC said in a post on X.“May they continue to uphold Trinamool’s enduring legacy of resilience and its unwavering commitment to safeguarding the rights and dignity of every Indian,” it said. From West Bengal, five Rajya Sabha seats are falling vacant in 2026, and four of them were held by the TMC. With numbers firmly stacked in its favour in the 294-member assembly, the ruling TMC is set to win four of the five Rajya Sabha seats from West Bengal, while the opposition BJP is expected to secure one. The Election Commission had declared that polling for 37 Rajya Sabha seats across multiple states, including West Bengal, will be held on March 16. For the Latest news, India News and breaking stories from around the world, visit Times Now for live coverage and in-depth reporting. Latest News indiaIndia, EU To Give Each Other 'Most Favoured Nation' Status For 5 Years - What The Draft Trade Deal ShowscityGhaziabad's Ex-Muslim YouTuber Stabbed Multiple Times in Neck and Stomach, Attackers Flee on BikedelhiSurat Family Dies by Suicide Over Credit Card Fraud, 3-Page Note Names AccusedworldUS Eyeing Regime Change in Iran?
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