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TMC taps film icon Koel Mallick for Rajya Sabha
1 Mar
Summary
- Popular Bengali actor Koel Mallick nominated to Rajya Sabha.
- Trinamool Congress announced nomination alongside other candidates.
- This move aims to bring cultural and civil society voices into politics.
Popular Bengali film star Koel Mallick has been nominated to the Rajya Sabha by the Trinamool Congress (TMC), marking her significant entry into public life.
The TMC's announcement included Babul Supriyo, Rajeev Kumar, and Menaka Guruswamy among their candidates for the upcoming elections.
Mallick, the daughter of veteran actor Ranjit Mallick, has been a prominent figure in Bengali cinema for more than twenty years, recognized for her diverse roles.
This nomination is seen as part of the TMC's strategy to incorporate influential figures from culture, art, and civil society into the political sphere.




