Kolkata Civic Polls: BJP Sets 170-180 Ward Target, Eyes 'Sanatani' Mayor
Kolkata: The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has set an ambitious target of winning 170-180 wards in the upcoming Kolkata Municipal Corporation (KMC) elections, with Union Minister Sukanta Majumdar saying that the party would work towards installing a ‘Sanatani’ mayor at the civic body. Majumdar, who was appointed the BJP’s in-charge for the KMC elections on Wednesday had outlined the party’s…
The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has set an ambitious goal of winning 170-180 out of the total wards in the upcoming Kolkata Municipal Corporation (KMC) elections, aiming for a 'Sanatani' mayor to lead the civic body, according to Union Minister Sukanta Majumdar. Majumdar, appointed as the BJP's in-charge for the KMC elections, detailed the party's strategy, emphasizing a transparent candidate selection process that would involve people from all walks of life, provided they possessed a clean public image and a strong affiliation with the party.
He added that the final candidate list would be compiled after internal consultations within the organization. When questioned about the inclusion of candidates from the Trinamool Congress (TMC) with a commendable public image to maintain party harmony, Majumdar clarified that such decisions could not be simplified into rigid categories, stressing that political judgments on individuals remained subjective.
The BJP's candidate selection process is anticipated to commence with the formulation of the Standard Operating Procedure (SOP), after which potential nominees will undergo scrutiny before the final list is approved by the state leadership.
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