Against this sweeping political shift, a meeting between Uttar Pradesh Bharatiya Janata Party Member of Legislative Assembly P. N. Pathak and former India cricket captain Sourav Ganguly has triggered renewed political speculation. Photographs of the meeting, which were circulated publicly, have revived long-standing rumours regarding Ganguly’s possible entry into the Bharatiya Janata Party. Similar speculation had emerged ahead of the 2021 elections but failed to materialise at that time.
The latest developments have also drawn criticism from sections within Bharatiya Janata Party supporter groups. Some critics have labelled Ganguly an opportunist, alleging that he remained silent on issues concerning the Trinamool Congress during its tenure in power. They have further argued that party leadership should prioritise recognition and advancement of grassroots-level workers over high-profile public figures.
Neither Sourav Ganguly nor any representative of the Bharatiya Janata Party has issued any statement clarifying or confirming any political intentions linked to the meeting or the ongoing speculation.
The situation highlights the renewed political buzz in West Bengal following a dramatic electoral outcome, while leaving questions over potential celebrity involvement in politics unanswered.
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