Kolkata, March 19 -- A blend of old members, turncoats and cine stars characterised the BJP's list for the fifth, sixth, seventh and eighth phases of Bengal Assembly elections. The 148-member list - which saw saffron workers revolting in many places against the choice of candidates - was released on Thursday.
The main highlight of the list was the candidature of party all-India vice president Mukul Roy who will contest from Krishnagar North constituency. Roy will be contesting an election after a gap of almost two decades.
Apart from Roy, Nadia MP Jagannath Sarkar too has been fielded to contest from Shantipur in the same district. Former Kolkata Deputy Mayor Meena Devi Purohit will contest from North Kolkata where as fashion personality ...