Old-timer rewarded: BJP picks Rahul Sinha for Rajya Sabha KOLKATA: In a surprise move, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has chosen veteran leader Rahul Sinha as its nominee for the upcoming Rajya Sabha elections. The decision is seen as a reward to the 72-year-old Sinha, who has been a loyal party worker and has played a significant role in the saffron brigade's growth in West Bengal. Sinha, a former mayor of Kolkata Corporation, had been a key figure in the BJP's efforts to expand its presence in the state. He has been instrumental in mobilizing support for the party among Hindus and has been involved in various initiatives aimed at countering the Left Front's influence in the region. Party sources said Sinha's nomination was a recognition of his dedication and commitment to the BJP. "Rahulji is a veteran leader who has given his life to the party," said a senior party functionary. "We feel that he deserves this opportunity to represent the party at the national level." The decision is also seen as a bid by the BJP to counterbalance its limited presence in the Rajya Sabha, where it currently has only one member from West Bengal. The party hopes that Sinha's nomination will help improve its standing in the state and provide a platform for him to contribute to national-level politics. Sinha's name was cleared at a meeting of the BJP's state executive committee on Sunday evening. Party leaders said he would be filing his nomination papers soon, and the poll is likely to take place in July or August this year. The development has sparked speculation about Sinha's potential role in the party after his Rajya Sabha stint. Some party insiders feel that he could play a key role in national politics, possibly as a minister or chairman of a parliamentary committee. However, no official decision on this front has been taken...#BJP #West_Bengal #Rajya_Sabha #Rahul_Sinha #Kolkata_Corporation
