Anupam Hazra

TMC sitting MLA Arjun Singh joins BJP; party strongman was denied ticket for Barrackpore constituency

Arjun Singh is considered a heavyweight leader and has a considerable number of party cadre and workers supporting him. As per reports, his defection to BJP means trouble for Mamata Banerjee in coming days

BJP launches operation to poach TMC MPs in Bengal; dissidents find refuge from Mamata's iron fist in 'democratic' saffron party

The BJP has targeted constituencies where TMC's base has weakened due to non-performance of sitting MPs and where it has a divided house due to internal squabbles